Estate Planning
How Do I Leave Assets to Minor Children?
What would happen to your young children should something happen to you? Have you named a guardian in your will? Have you created income streams or designated s ...
I Signed a Deed Disclaimer and my Spouse Died – Oh No!
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 ...
Your Estate Plan May Be Worthless
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 ...
Eight Things to do When a Person Dies
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 ...
Can Creditors Grab Probate Assets?
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 ...
End of Life Planning: Preserving Quality
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 ...
Appropriate Documents For End-of-Life Care Decisions
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 ...
A Power of Attorney Protects Your Right to Vote
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 ...
Retirement Challenges Facing Women
For women, securing enough retirement income can be a daunting proposition. Generally speaking, women face two significant hurdles to overcome to achieve a comf ...