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Why Protecting Your Original Will Matters in Arizona When it comes to estate planning, few documents are as important as your Last Will and Testament. In Arizona, and other states, the enforceability of your will often depends on one key detail: whether the original document can be located after your death. While it might seem […]

Resolving Conflicts Between Your Estate Plan and Driver’s License in Organ Donation Decisions When it comes to organ donation and estate planning, clarity is essential. But what happens if your estate planning documents (like a living will or healthcare directive) say one thing and your driver’s license says another? Conflicting instructions can create confusion at […]

The Gift of Life: Why Being an Organ Donor Matters Every day, thousands of people wait for the call that could change their lives: the news that a matching organ is available. For many, this call never comes. Choosing to be part of organ donation is one of the most impactful, generous decisions a person […]

401(k) Estate Planning: Key Considerations Retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs play a significant role in estate planning. Proper beneficiary designations in 401(k) estate planning can have long-term tax implications and inheritance outcomes for your heirs. This section explores how to structure these accounts, including whether to name a trust as a beneficiary for greater […]

What Does “Dying Intestate” Mean? When someone passes away without a will, Arizona law considers them to have died intestate. Dying without a will in Arizona means the Arizona Revised Statutes dictate who inherits your estate. As a community property state, Arizona ensures that property acquired during marriage is generally divided equally between spouses. This […]

Avoid Monthly Trust Fees: Alternatives & Professional Trustee Roles The idea of establishing a trust often comes with questions about ongoing costs. Many people wonder if they’ll be tied to perpetual monthly fees, similar to a subscription service. The good news is that for many trusts, monthly fees for trusts are not a given, and […]

I Am Doing My Estate Plan. What Is a Trustee and What Is a Personal Representative? If you’re creating a will or trust as part of your estate plan, you’ve likely encountered the terms trustee and personal representative. Understanding the difference between these two roles—and choosing the right people to fill them—is crucial to ensuring […]

Unlocking Legal Clarity: Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting a Self-Proving Affidavit Navigating the world of legal documentation can often feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to creating valid and effective affidavits. A self-proving affidavit is a valuable tool that can streamline the probate process, ensuring your wishes are clear and legally binding. This guide will […]

Famous End-of-Life Disputes That Could Have Been Avoided With a Living Will When someone becomes unable to make their own medical decisions, having a living will in place can prevent confusion, delay, and painful conflict among loved ones. A living will provides clear instructions for medical care, including what treatments you want—or don’t want—if you […]

Estate Plan Lessons: Avoiding Celebrity Mistakes When celebrities and public figures die without a proper estate plan, the resulting chaos makes headlines: bitter family feuds, massive legal fees, and drawn-out probate battles that last for years. While most of us aren’t worth millions, the truth is: the consequences of dying without a plan are just […]

Update Estate Plan Now to Protect Your Loved Ones Update estate plan documents regularly—because failing to do so can have heartbreaking consequences. Imagine this: Mark passed away suddenly at the age of 58. He had remarried five years earlier and had a close, loving relationship with his new wife, Sarah. However, Mark had never updated […]

Estate Organization Made Easy: Empower Your Family’s Future When someone passes away, the grief is often compounded by the chaos of disorganized affairs. Consider this common scenario: John, a 74-year-old retired teacher, passed away unexpectedly. His wife, Margaret, now had to navigate through a maze of financial and legal issues while grieving. Their children, eager […]

Digital Legacy Planning: Secure Your Loved Ones’ Future Imagine this: your parent has just passed away. You’re grieving, trying to manage funeral arrangements and wrap up their affairs. You know there are decades of family photos stored in a cloud account, important financial documents in email attachments, maybe even money in online investment accounts. But […]

What Happens to My Debt When I Die? When someone passes away, it’s common for loved ones to focus on grief, funeral arrangements, and estate distribution. But one important issue that often gets overlooked—until it becomes urgent—is debt. What happens to credit card balances, car loans, mortgages, or personal loans when you die? The answer […]