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Estate Planning and Probate
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Don’t Lose Your Original Estate Documents!
I just published a new YouTube video: Don’t Lose Your Original Estate Documents! Did you know that in Arizona, a digital copy of your estate plan often isn’t enough? Most banks and courts require the physical, original documents to take action. Here is…
I just published a new YouTube video: How to choose a health care agent Choosing a health care power of attorney is about more than trust. In Arizona, it’s important to consider proximity, backup agents, and whether the person you choose can comfortably…
I just published a new YouTube video: The Real Reason People Avoid Estate Planning The biggest obstacle to estate planning isn’t cost. It’s fear. Fear of facing what happens when you’re gone. But the people avoiding those questions are usually the ones…
I just published a new YouTube video: Will-based or trust-based? Will-based or trust-based — the right plan depends on your family, not a one-size-fits-all answer. Duration: 0:0:50
I just published a new YouTube video: Is your parent’s healthcare covered? The document that could save your family from a nightmare situation 📋 #estateplanning #eldercare #familyplanning #agingparents #powerofattorney #legaladvice Duration: 0:2:11
Arizona Trust Property and Beneficiary Deeds: Why They Don’t Mix
Can Arizona Trust Property Be Transferred by Beneficiary Deed? A Common and Costly Mix-Up If you own real estate in Arizona and you have a revocable trust, you may have wondered whether you can use a beneficiary deed to handle that property at your death.…
What It’s Like to Work With an Arizona Estate Planning Attorney
I just published a new YouTube video: What It’s Like to Work With an Arizona Estate Planning Attorney Estate planning doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Many clients put it off for years, and the biggest relief often comes from finally crossing it off the…
I just published a new YouTube video: Estate Planning For Aging Parents Estate planning is the relief of knowing your family is protected, no matter what. Duration: 0:1:46
Can an Executor Appoint a Successor in Arizona? What Families Get Wrong
Can an Executor Appoint a Successor Executor in Arizona? What Families Get Wrong If you are serving as executor for an Arizona estate (formally called a personal representative), and you have realized the job is more than you can handle, your instinct may…
I just published a new YouTube video: Estate Planning for Grandparents Most grandparents assume a simple will is enough, and for a lot of people, it works great. But the moment you add minor grandchildren into the picture, things get complicated fast. In…
How Long Does Probate Take in Arizona — and Why the Answer Is Usually It Depends
How long does probate take in Arizona is the question almost every family asks first, and the honest answer is that it depends on which kind of probate the estate qualifies for, whether anyone contests anything, and how organized the decedent’s records…