Estate planning is primarily associated with older individuals, people with adult children and high-value assets. However, an estate plan can protect anyone, including young people. It's never too early to draft one, provided you are of legal age to do so. Here is...
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Are probate records public?
As executor, you have the honor of overseeing and settling someone's estate. Among your obligations will be to file the will and identify and compile a list of assets to distribute to heirs and pay creditors. However, some testators and executors may not realize that...
Important estate planning matters to discuss with loved ones
One of the most common reasons adults create long-term legal and financial strategies is for the purpose of deciding what will happen to their property after they pass. They may also want to have the final say over pressing medical needs, or they may want to create...
Creating a thorough asset distribution strategy
There may be a multitude of individuals who have plans to distribute wealth among loved ones when they pass on but remain uncertain of how best to handle the process. Asset distribution is a topic that remains a prevalent concern for many and there may be a variety of...
When is a trust a beneficial addition an estate plan?
When creating a strategy for the future, it is important to consider long-term needs, goals for one’s estate and even possible medical needs that could arise in the years ahead. For most Arizona adults, estate planning is done with the intention of having the final...
Planning for the care of your pets after you pass away
One of the many reasons that adults create estate plans is for the purpose of passing their wealth and assets to their designated beneficiaries. While there is no way to know what will happen in the future, estate planning provides a way for someone to have a measure...
Important documents in the creation of a strong estate plan
Every individual is different, but most adults will benefit from the protections provided by a thoughtfully crafted and well-prepared plan for the future. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to estate planning, but there are certain documents that can be useful in...
Estate planning with no heirs
One important aspect of planning for the future is the assurance that one’s property and assets will be handled properly after the owner’s death. For many in Arizona, this means establishing plans that will pass personal assets and wealth to heirs and beneficiaries,...
Exploring the benefits of estate planning
Creating a strategy for the future could help bring much-needed peace of mind regardless of what turns life may take. However, studies indicate that there are still many who have yet to initiate the estate planning process, some of whom might be uncertain about what...
Why estate planning often leads to disputes
When heirs or beneficiaries in Arizona or elsewhere disagree about probate issues, it often sparks a legal dispute. Such issues can be complex and difficult to resolve. There are several key factors that are relevant to estate planning, which often coincide with...