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21 Sep Is a Will Public Record in Arizona? How to Find Out if You’re Named in a Will

Posted at 14:00h in Wills by Phelps LaClair Law

Discovering that you have been named in someone's will can be surprising. Whether you're a close family member or a distant relative, understanding your status as a beneficiary can help you prepare for the future. However, it's not always straightforward to determine whether you've been...

06 Oct AI in Estate Planning: Can You Use Artificial Intelligence to Write Your Will?

Posted at 18:59h in Estate Planning, Wills by Phelps LaClair Law

Careful estate planning is crucial if you want to secure your legacy and make sure your assets end up in the right hands at the right time. But drafting an estate plan can be overwhelming for many, and it may be tempting to turn to...

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14 Nov Can an Executor of a Will Live Out of State?

Posted at 14:51h in Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Choosing the right executor for your will is one of the most important parts of an estate plan. But what happens if you or your executor move to another state? Do you need to draft a new will? Can you have an out-of-state executor? Here’s...

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18 Oct Requirements for a Valid Will in Arizona

Posted at 10:28h in Estate Planning, Wills by Phelps LaClair Law

Have you drafted your will yet? If you have one, when was the last time you made an update? Many factors can invalidate a will, such as moving to a new state or changes in state laws. Whether you still need to draft your first...

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09 Aug Last Will vs. Living Will: What’s the Difference?

Posted at 13:42h in End of Life, Estate Planning, Living Will, Wills by Phelps LaClair Law

When you first begin your estate planning journey, chances are good you will hear a lot of different terms that may confuse you. Take “last wills” and “living wills,” for example. Are they the same thing? Or do you need both? Let’s take a closer...

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21 Sep Are Out-of-State Wills Valid in Arizona?

Posted at 17:55h in Estate Planning, Wills by Phelps LaClair Law

When you move to a new state, there are many important things you need to update, like your driver’s license and your voter’s registration. But one thing that people often forget to update after a move is their estate plan. Although out-of-state wills typically are valid...

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30 Apr Mother’s day and Legacy in Mesa, AZ

Posted at 16:19h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

Mother’s day is coming up, and that means Moms all over the world will be honored for their nurture, training, and love. If you’re a mother, we want you to know we value your role as an influencer more than any other person’s role in...

10 Sep What’s In Your Estate Plan?

Posted at 16:46h in Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

We all know the commercial that asks the question: what’s in your wallet? Well, we want to know: what’s in your estate plan? While a wallet carries ID, bank cards and cash, an estate plan contains so much more. In addition to your liquid assets...

03 Sep Don’t Die Intestate!

Posted at 10:46h in Estate Planning, Probate by Phelps LaClair Law

A common question we get at Phelps LaClair is, “What happens to my stuff if I die without a will?” As estate planning attorneys with 40 years of doing business in Phoenix, we know that most people think that your “stuff” automatically goes to your...

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23 Mar Does Arizona Collect Estate Taxes?

Posted at 08:32h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will by Phelps LaClair Law

Taxation on Wills and Trusts? Part of wise estate planning is to understand laws concerning taxation of wills and trusts before you or your beneficiaries need to act on them. Phelps LaClair, serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Gilbert, has been helping clients with the ins...

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