If you’re retired and thinking about moving to a different state, or planning to move after you retire, you may be wondering how it will affect your income. If so, you probably have a lot of questions—will my taxes change after moving to another state?...
When people hear the word “estate,” they often imagine mansions, yachts, and massive investments. But the truth is, everyone has an estate. If you own anything at all—even just a house and savings account—you have an estate. So, what actually makes up an estate, and what...
Estate planning and retirement planning go hand in hand. Just like it's never too early (or too late) to start saving for retirement, it's always good to begin the estate planning process sooner rather than later. The good news? Even if you’re just getting serious...
Streamlining your assets before retirement can have benefits as well as drawbacks. Perhaps you want to make your finances less hands-on so you can focus on your hobbies, travel, or loved ones. Maybe you want to simplify your streams of income or maybe you’re starting to...
Another year is upon us, and every year the time seems to go by more quickly. If you’re at retirement age or nearing it, you may be starting to feel that your time for making preparations is running out. Maybe you haven’t been saving as...
It is never too early to start planning for your future retirement. To make sure you have enough funds to enjoy the later part of your life, the estate planning experts at Phelps LaClair suggest that our clients consider investment retirement accounts (IRAs). There are two...
Wondering whether you should retire in Arizona? We’ll help you see how great it could be if you did! Retiring in the Phoenix area has fabulous benefits. Warm winters, sunshine year-round, and stunning natural views are just the tip of the iceberg. Arizona is a...
Our clients at Phelps LaClair, a 2nd generation estate planning law firm serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale, have spent their lives putting together estates to leave to their heirs. As the autumn of their years approaches, they want to know the advantages of moving...