The Use Of An Arizona MVD Beneficiary Form Automobiles. Whether you’re a collector or someone who just uses them to get from Point A to Point B, they are a valuable asset. As with all property, cars will be handed down to someone after you pass away. One way to do this is using the…
Deborah & Thomas Did Just About Everything Together During Their 42-Year Marriage They ran a successful real estate agency, purchased homes together, and furnished those homes, and bought or leased numerous automobiles. When Deborah passed away last year, Thomas had the job of settling her estate. First, he looked at their joint debts – mortgages,…
Forming A Limited Liability Company So, you’ve decided to open a new Arizona business. Congratulations! Before you sell your first widget or help your first customer, though, you need to jump through some hoops. For example, you’ll need to decide which type of business entity you’ll operate. Will it be a sole proprietorship or a…
Estate Planning & A Will For Your Family – What’s The Importance? We don’t like to think about it. But death happens. People of all ages die from accidents, leaving behind friends, family members, and an estate. We all have possession that could make up our estate assets when we pass away. If you haven’t…
Benefits Of Having Wealth Management & Estate Planning Work Together Jon and Margaret W. were what most people would consider well off. They had worked hard, scrimped and saved, and invested wisely to get where they are now. But their careful management did not include estate planning. Unfortunately, when they passed away, much of their…
You may have noticed your neighbor, Clarence, is starting to have trouble taking care of himself. Sometimes he asks you for help, but other times you notice things like his trash piling up by the back door. Or maybe you see that his front door has been left open late at night. It may be…
Transfer Real Property Into A Living Trust In Arizona Jenna’s estate planning attorney suggested she create a living trust. It seemed like the best way for her to pass her property to her heirs. She was confused, however, when her lawyer said she had to ‘transfer’ her real estate to her trust. Wasn’t it enough…
It seems like a great idea. Finding an easy way for your assets to be handed down to your beneficiaries is appealing. Transfer-on-death (TOD) and payable-on-death (POD) designations can do just that. However, you’ll need to know the advantages and disadvantages of using TODs and PODs before using them. Which One Do I Need –…
The President Of The United States Is Often Considered One Of The Most Powerful People On Earth Maybe the stress of serving in the office caused some of the presidents to ignore things like writing an effective Will. But, as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln found out, even presidents need estate planning. George Washington –…
Arizona’s Probate System A state court system devotes time and energy into handling cases for its citizens. That includes probate cases. For example, Arizona’s probate system provides systems and forms for people to settle their estates. While the term “probate’ typically refers only to the administration of a Will, probate courts also handle other matters…