After practicing probate for more than 10 years, changes in the rules about costs associated with probate have become more about “when” they will happen and not “if”. Now in 2017, the courts are guided by some very general rules. To sum it up, there’s no limit to probate cost or fees. Arizona Goes By…
Are You Now Or Do You Expect To Help An Elderly Parent Or Relative Manage His Or Her Finances? Have you been given a power of attorney? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have both legal and ethical obligations in your role as a fiduciary. What are they? As A Fiduciary,…
What Is A Guardianship? It is no surprise that the older we get, the greater our chances of becoming mentally or physically incapacitated. Yikes. Not a happy subject, it can be a big problem. A guardianship can be the result of becoming incapacitated. They can be extremely expensive as well as heartbreaking for your family,…
Got a plan? According to a estate plan study commissioned by the Boston College Center on Wealth and Philanthropy, more than $59 trillion in wealth is underway to pass to heirs, charities and Uncle Sam between today and 2061. That’s a LOT of cash…The majority of this is expected to be passed directly to heirs.…
The Difference Between Will-Based Plan VS A Trust-Based Plan This question arises frequently: what IS the difference between a Will-based plan and a Trust-based plan so you can make an educated decision for the family about what is best for all. A Will-based plan is an estate plan that does not include a Living Trust…
Blended families have grown over the years and there are more and more families choosing to prepare estate plans that will address their STEP-grandchildren or STEP-children exactly the same as their natural-born children. The Question Of Whether Stepchildren Are Considered Descendants With Regards For Trust Provisions Is A Question That Arises Often To explain Arizona…
We At Keystone Law Firm Love To Introduce Our Audience To Businesses In The Community That We Know, Like & Trust While most of us do not have a “relationship” with a cemetery, it is good to know that someday, when it is needed, you know a little about the providers nearby. Ron Schuler of…
One Of Most Notable, Memorable & Prolific Performers In Our Day Was The Late Robin Williams This month marks one year since the world lost this striking talent. Williams did take the time and energy to create a specific plan for his very generous estate carefully arranging for his wife and his grown children. Like…
Many Americans Have Watched In Horror As The Late Whitney Houston & Her Family Struggled Today, we continue to watch since the untimely death of the late superstar’s 22-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. Today, as millions mourn along with Bobbi’s infamous father Bobby Brown, her maternal family members and her embattled boyfriend Nick Gordon, a…
Congratulations! You Are NOW A Trustee! When someone approaches you to act as a trustee, usually it is a parent, a son or daughter, a trusted friend, a spouse or some other family member. It is very common for the trustee to have very little idea what the responsibility means. Yet, being a trustee is…