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 –…
Living Trust Vs Will Based Estate Plan In Arizona The names really say it all, at least on the surface. A “will-based” plan is, of course, based on a Will. And a “trust-based” plan revolves around a trust. No surprises there, right? But when it comes time to develop or update your estate plan, do…
Legal Documents Can Be Similar In Name But Different In Action Or Scope Or Time For example, a power of attorney is a powerful legal document. It’s recommended that your comprehensive estate plan include a durable power of attorney and a health care power of attorney. When the time comes it’s important to know which…
Caregivers come in all shapes and sizes. They take on responsibility and provide much-needed assistance in so many ways. Whether picking up meds or helping with daily living activities or making sure that bills have been paid, many caregivers give it their all with a smile on their face. Remember, Caregivers Have Needs, Too The…
More than one billion people have Facebook accounts. So, there’s a good chance you have an account. Like many other digital assets, Facebook accounts live on after we’re gone. But you can choose how you want your accounts to be managed after your death. For example, Facebook offers a convenient option for the management of…
Life Estate Deed For Automatic Transfers To Your Heirs Sometimes we just want things to happen fast: instant coffee, internet download speeds, high speed rail. The need for speed even invades our estate planning. Heirs want their inheritance, and they want it now. The automatic transfer of assets to beneficiaries is easier to accomplish with…
Business Buy Sell Agreement – What’s The Importance? Starting and running a small business is not for the faint of heart. At every stage, from the first day at the drawing board to the day the doors open to the annual review of profit and loss statements, business owners give their businesses a lot of…
Few things are of more importance in life than our friends and families. Though we can’t be with them forever, we can rest easy knowing we’ve taken steps to make our passing a little less stressful. How? By leaving documents that guide family members through a difficult time. Estate planning provides important benefits involving our…