Business owners have special estate planning needs. After all, they’re not just handing down a pile of cash, the family homestead, and Grandma’s antique armoire. Their companies have customers, vendors, and employees that rely on the company’s continued operation. Even if the owner is incapacitated or passes away, orders must be fulfilled, vendors paid, and…
You have many options to consider when developing a great plan for how your property will be distributed after your death. Your attorney may suggest including certain provisions in your Will or creating and funding a trust. Another suggestion may be to use a deed to transfer property to your heirs. If you own real…
People usually have the best intentions when deciding who will get their property after they’re gone. Good estate planning can give a sense of contentment, satisfaction, and peace of mind. But taking a long, hard look at your heirs may cause some people to cringe a little. Can their loved ones really handle getting large…
Retirement Planning In Arizona The list of things we put off doing can be long. Sometimes it’s a simple case of procrastination, but we often have other reasons to avoid taking action. Sometimes we just make excuses. This is especially true if we have a big decision to make – like retiring. Reluctant retirees may…
Lots of people own property in more than one state. Some people leave their home base so to speak to spend time in a vacation home. Others like seeing the country from the windows of an RV. And others move South with the seasons. Whether you’re moving for business, excitement, or because you hate snow,…
Life hits us hard sometimes and often without notice. Incapacity or disability can creep up slowly or alter your life in an instant. As with other things in our lives, thoughtful preparation can remove some of the stress and uncertainty we feel while dealing with life changes. How can you go about planning for incapacity…
An ancient philosopher once said “there is nothing so constant as change.” With each new event in our lives, we assess our current path and make corrections as needed. The same is with our life care planning – certain events create opportunities to review and modify your estate plans. Your Family Changed Some changes in…
Estate Planning Is One Of The Most Important Things A Person Can Do For Their Company Properly executed estate plan documents provide an orderly way to take care of a person’s property after death or incapacity. In some cases, that property will continue to be used by family members for generations. As a business owner,…
What To Do In Retirement When it comes to retirement, there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all.” That’s good, because retirees are a diverse group. Some prefer a quiet life, while others want to ‘let it all hang out’ like they couldn’t do while they were working or raising a family. With a little research and outreach to like-minded…
We like to protect things. Children, pets, ourselves, our homes – all important things we try to keep from harm. And records, too. Financial records, family history, and, of course, legal documents all need some tender loving care. In Fact Your Estate Planning Documents May Be The Most Important Documents You Need To Protect Organize…