13 Mar What Happens to a Mortgage When Someone Dies?

Posted at 10:00h in Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

When someone dies, their mortgage debt becomes part of their estate. What happens next gets complicated…it’s going to depend on several different factors, like whether there’s a co-signer on the mortgage, and whether or not the deceased had a will. For example, if you are...

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15 Nov Fall Activities and Events for the Whole Family

Posted at 12:20h in Family Fun by Phelps LaClair Law

We always enjoy getting out in nature as a way to keep healthy. And now that fall is finally here, we’re excited to embrace the cooler weather and have more outdoor adventures! The comfortable temps also bring more wildlife activity, so grab your binoculars if...

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14 Feb Estate Planning for Couples

Posted at 14:19h in Estate Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Are you celebrating this Valentine’s Day with that one person who you want to spend the rest of your life with? There are several steps that couples need to take in order to protect each other in the future. These steps will be slightly different,...

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30 Jul Phoenix AZ – Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

Posted at 12:01h in Living Trusts, Living Will, Outdoor Fun, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

In Phoenix Arizona during the summertime, the temperatures can soar. The hottest temperature ever recorded in our fair city was on June 26, 1990. On that day, the thermometer peaked at a sweltering 122 degrees Fahrenheit! As a second generation, estate planning law firm in...

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23 Oct The Veterans Asset Protection Trust

Posted at 11:56h in Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life, Veterans Asset Protection Trust by Phelps LaClair Law

  There's nothing worse than watching your hard-earned assets dwindle during your golden years. But that is exactly what can occur as a result of spending time in a long-term care facility. Unfortunately, more than half of older Americans will end up in a skilled nursing...

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18 May Funding a Living Trust in Phoenix & Scottsdale AZ

Posted at 15:34h in Estate Planning, IRA Inheritance Trust, Living Trusts by Phelps LaClair Law

You’ve begun taking steps toward planning your estate. And rather than creating a will, you’ve decided to establish a trust fund, which, if funded properly, will enable your assets to be privately distributed to your loved ones without the delay or expense of probate court....

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14 May How to Protect Your Estate from Unnecessary Vulnerability

Posted at 13:51h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Uncategorized by Phelps LaClair Law

You want to take steps to set up a Living Trust for your family so that if something were to happen to you and your spouse, the trust would enable your hard-earned finances to be available to provide for your children. Should you give the...

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07 May Health Benefits Of Horse Riding in Mesa, AZ

Posted at 11:39h in Estate Planning, Outdoor Fun by Phelps LaClair Law

When it comes to preparing for the future, Phelps LaClair, located in Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and Phoenix, AZ, is ready to come to your aid in every aspect of planning your estate or establishing your LLC. But when it comes to keeping your body and...

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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...

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04 Apr Long-Term Care-Definitions-Mesa, AZ

Posted at 12:40h in Elder Care, Elder Law, End of Life, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Long-Term Care Planning, Medicaid Planning by Phelps LaClair Law

Phelps LaClair has offices in Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa, AZ. We do estate planning, which includes helping you with Wills and Trusts, Trust Administration, Special Needs Planning, and most other aspects of securing your financial future. Since it’s our business to help you look ahead,...

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