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DetailsHow Do You Probate An Estate? After someone passes away, their loved ones have to figure out what to do with their “stuff.” Whether they left a Will or not, their estate almost always goes through probate. During the grieving period it may be hard to focus on legal details. However, it is important to…
DetailsMax Thinks Forming A Business In Arizona Is A Great Idea Now, Max just needs to learn how to form a business in Arizona. Choosing A Business Entity First, he’ll need to choose what type of business he will operate. The structure he uses may affect his taxes, licenses and registrations, formation documents needed, and…
DetailsFinally Ready To Prepare A Complete Estate Plan? Congratulations! Not only have you made an extremely important decision, but you are following through by starting your estate plan. Getting Ready Estate planning is not just something you can jump into and immediately come up with a plan that meets the needs of you and your…
DetailsWe sometimes accomplish things in stages. First we crawl, then we walk, then we talk, and so on. Everything is done in the right season or time. Trust payouts are often handled in stages also. However, sometimes staged withdrawal rights are not the best way to handle trust disbursements. What Are Staged Withdrawal Rights? Some…
DetailsHow To Set Up A Trust? One of the most common and most versatile estate planning tools is the humble trust. Though many of us have heard of trusts, we may not know exactly what they are, what types of trusts are available, and how to set one up. Let’s consider the Jackson family. Kevin…
DetailsPaying For Long Term Care Sam and Emma planned to live out their days at their comfortable home in Chandler, Arizona. When Sam had a stroke, though, Emma had to drastically change her vision for their future. His doctor advised her that Sam would need 24/7 nursing care, at least for a time. Her biggest…
DetailsHow To Go About Transferring A Small Estate Estates come in all sizes. Procedures for settling an estate may differ depending on the size, however. If you are in charge of settling a friend or loved one’s small estate, take a few moments to consider alternatives to traditional probate. Why Use A Small Estate Affidavit?…
DetailsFamilies usually share a lot with each other. Sharing, though, can be more complex than sharing Grandma’s fruitcake recipe and the family’s cabin in the woods. Some families even share business assets. One business entity that’s used for family business assets is the family limited partnership. It’s also a powerful estate planning tool. It’s All…
DetailsWith A Personal Estate Plan You’ll Need More Than Just A Will Sometimes you need a complete set to make things work. How would your car move safely down the road with only three tires? Where would the Beatles have been without Ringo? The three basic estate planning documents are a simple Last Will and…
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