Estate Planning

I Signed a Deed Disclaimer and my Spouse Died – Oh No! What are we talking about here? In Arizona, any assets purchased during the marriage are presumed to b ...

WHAT!? Why? There are eight reasons why the estate plan you thought was fine may not ensure that your wishes are carried out. 1. Missing Parts of the Plan You ...

When someone passes away, it is always an emotional time for family members. Unfortunately, it is also a time when someone in the family should think clearly, b ...

When someone passes away, one of the first questions I am often asked is if creditors can take part of the estate assets to settle debts. Another related questi ...

We lawyers prepare powers-of-attorney documents so that when our clients can no longer act for themselves, the documents will convey on other trusted people the ...

You may think your living will is in order, including instructions regarding resuscitation commonly referred to as a DNR (do not resuscitate). While your wishes ...

Your right to vote is a fundamental lynchpin of what it means to be a citizen – yet you could lose your right if you become a ward in a guardianship. Having a s ...

For women, securing enough retirement income can be a daunting proposition. Generally speaking, women face two significant hurdles to overcome to achieve a comf ...

You wouldn’t believe how often a Last Will and Testament goes missing. You also wouldn't believe what a mess that causes for the heirs. Most people think ...