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What is the Difference Between a Will and Estate Planning
Both Wills and estate planning have the same goal: to ensure that loved ones receive the financial support they need to continue after the decedent has passed away. This support could come in the form of the family home, a car, jewelry, or even financial accounts.
Do I Need a Will in Arizona if I Have No Assets?
It’s a common question whether a Will is necessary for the state of Arizona if you have no assets. This thinking is why many opt to forgo a Will without realizing that they do, indeed, have assets to protect.
“We Need to Do Our Will”
Most people recognize that estate planning is something they should do, much like going to the dentist, but so many of us never get around to actually getting it done. It is common to say “we need to do our will” but never make the time to consult an estate planning attorney or write a simple will at home.
Why You Need Both a Will and a Trust
One of the biggest estate planning myths that we hear all the time in our office is that a last will and testament and a revocable trust are interchangeable. The main difference between a trust and a last will and testament is how your assets are retitled after you pass away.
What is Guardianship and Conservatorship?
A few weeks ago, a woman called our office in a panic asking if she could set up power of attorney documents to manage her mother’s finances. Her mother was just placed into an assisted living facility due to advanced Alzheimer’s
What to Do When You Have Been Named Executor
People commonly say they are the “executor” of the estate, but what does that really mean? The first step is to determine what your actual role is, and the best place to look is in the legal documents.
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