Individuals in Arizona and throughout the United States should consider writing a will at some point in their lifetime. If they die without a will, the court divides up their assets and even decides who gets custody of their children. A will allows individual to have...
Residents of Arizona in their 20s and 30s might believe that estate planning is something they do not have to worry about for quite some time. The truth of the matter is that estate planning can be important for young people even if they possess modest assets. Proper...
A will is one of several documents that can be useful as part of an estate plan. If you die without an estate plan in Arizona, the state will decide what happens to your assets. If you have minor children, the state may also determine who their guardians will be....
When a marriage that produced children ends in divorce, it is typical for the children to struggle with the changes as the family evolves. Children may resent one parent whom they view as responsible for the divorce. They may also have trouble bonding with the new...
While Arizona residents and others may benefit from simply having a will or trust, it is still important to pick the right person to oversee them. An estate representative or trustee should be young and healthy enough to effectively act on a deceased person's behalf....
People who need to make an estate plan may want to start by meeting with an attorney. While do-it-yourself plans are available, they often do not include all the options. In addition to a will, there are a number of other estate planning documents and vehicles that...
When a person passes away, Arizona law doesn't necessarily include a bank account as part of the person's estate. In fact, there are several types of financial accounts that might pass to a beneficiary without going through probate. Individuals and couples should be...
As you begin to think about estate planning, you might come across the term power of attorney. You may already know that a power of attorney gives someone else the legal right to act on your behalf. In Arizona, a power of attorney is an important part of estate...
Older adults who decide to get divorced after age 50 might have to deal with complicated estate planning issues and increased family conflict. Gray divorces, which are divorces that occur later in life, have been increasing and introducing more issues into the estate...
The DIY lifestyle is all the rage as television shows and YouTube convince people that they can do practically anything on their own. This may be true for many things, but it should not be the case for estate planning. There are serious consequences for a mistake made...
