Estate Planning
Four Ways to Shield and Protect Your Assets
If you have substantial assets, come into sudden wealth, or are in a risk-prone business, you really should consider how you can protect your assets against pos ...
9 Steps for Proper Estate Planning
No matter how large or small your estate, your assets and family should be protected when you die. Creating a proper estate plan is vital for that eventuality. ...
College Students Powers of Attorney and Healthcare Directives: Necessary?
In today's world, in the midst of a global pandemic, you may be looking at your paperwork for your business and your life. That's a good idea. When the possibil ...
Take Your Power Back from COVID-19: Estate Planning Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
News about the coronavirus is everywhere. And even if we are completely healthy, all of us have been affected by the situation in some way. Although it may seem ...
Transferring Assets to Yourself as a Trustee
When thinking about estate planning, many people think of a trust—and rightfully so. A trust is an excellent way to avoid probate and ensure your assets go to t ...
As a Single Female, Who Will Protect Your Assets?
As an estate planning attorney, I receive all kinds of questions regarding passing on and protecting assets. Recently, I received a question from an older, sing ...
15 Steps for How to Create an Estate Plan
Have you created an estate plan that lays out how you’d like your assets to transfer to your heirs when you die? If you’re like 68% of Americans, you likely hav ...
Sole Proprietor? What Happens to Your Business without You?
As a sole proprietor, you and your business are the same. When you die as a solopreneur, so does your business. It may sound harsh, but it’s the truth. When you ...
How Does Arizona Divorce Law Affect Your Estate Plan?
Many people come to me with questions about Arizona divorce law and what happens to their assets in the case of a divorce. Before anything else, I always sug ...