Phelps LaClair is one of the premiere estate planning law firms in the Phoenix area. We design and create an estate plan that is unique for each client. We often get asked, “What is a revocable living trust, and why do I need one?” Most...
The unsettled estate of a deceased celebrity is back in the news. We recently discussed the problems surrounding Aretha Franklin’s multimillion dollar estate, which is now in probate. Had she established a living trust instead of leaving a handwritten will, the estate would not have...
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....
Why Do You Need a Revocable Trust? “Where there’s a will, there’s a way” is an oft-quoted saying that means if you want something badly enough, you will go to extraordinary lengths to get it. At Phelps LaClair, serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale, the saying...
Everybody needs an estate plan! In today’s internet culture, it’s very tempting to try to write your own. Because Phelps LaClair, serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale has been in business for 40 years, we know how challenging it can be to write an estate...
No matter how young you are, every adult needs a plan for the future. Adult responsibilities require thoughtful consideration and careful planning to make the most out of one’s time on planet Earth. At Phelps LaClair, we believe that estate planning for millenials is better...
You have worked hard to build your estate. Every purchase, every investment, every financial decision has been made so you can leave an inheritance that is also a legacy. Phelps LaClair, serving Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa, is a second generation estate planning law firm dedicated...
At Phelps LaClair in Phoenix, estate planning is our passion. Our goal is to see all of our clients covered by a well-designed estate plan. Our clients come to us because they want to be assured that the inheritance they leave to their family is...
At Phelps LaClair in Gilbert, Chandler and Mesa, we often get questions like: “What is the difference between wills and estate plans?” We know from 40 years of experience that wills cannot encompass all the complexities of end-of-life issues. If you have any property at...
In some of our recent blog posts at Phelps LaClair we have been writing about celebrities who have died without a will or trust in place. In most cases, the lack of planning comes down to procrastination. But even for folks who do have an...