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One of our core values is empowerment and education is a key component of that. Because we are passionate about estate planning, we provide many free resources to empower our community. Explore the blog to gain a deeper understanding of estate planning, or feel free to reach out to us with questions. You could get all your questions answered in a free one-hour meeting with an experienced estate planning and probate attorney.
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Sub-Trusts: Everything You Need to Know
Trusts are one of the most effective tools in estate planning. A trust is indispensable when preparing assets and properties in the event of incapacitation or death.
How to Sell a Car of a Deceased Person
In my decades of practicing estate and probate law, one of the most commonly asked questions has something to do with the transfer of car ownership.
Education Trust Fund: What is it & How to Set it Up
Estate planning without educational fund considerations is rare. One of the main reasons that you plan your estate is to ensure that the future needs of your loved ones are provided for upon your death. And access to education is the most basic need of many beneficiaries, especially minor children.
Introducing the Trustee Toolkit: A Must-have for Successor Trustees
Here at Rilus Law, we are all about empowering clients and non-clients alike. And one of the ways we provide empowerment is by providing free resources that anyone can access, whether that is our educational YouTube videos, informational blog posts, or valuable estate planning tools. We are thrilled to announce that there’s a new addition to these resources… Introducing the Trustee Toolkit!
Can You Refinance a Property Held in Trust?
The current high inflation rate in the US has led to steadily increasing home mortgage rates, from around 3% in 2021 up to 7% in July 2023. Although you can refinance a mortgage for varying purposes, many homebuyers are counting on a refinance in the future when mortgage rates inevitably drop below the current rates
AI Estate Planning: Can ChatGPT Write a Will?
Whether we like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) has now become an integral part of our lives. From our internet search results to the music suggestions on our playlists to the ads in our social media feed, AI is working hard behind the scenes.
Estate Planning for the Family Cabin: Passing Down Family Properties
For many, the family cabin, cottage, or vacation home is a treasured asset. Aside from its financial value, it also comes with sentimental value from the countless family memories of the time spent there.
Minor Children Guardianship: All You Need to Know
The legal guardianship of minor children is a common and often complicated topic in estate planning. In my decades of probate and estate law practice, I have often encountered cases that involve issues with minor children's guardianship.
How Much Do Trust Administration Fees Cost?
If you're in the process of setting up a trust or have recently become a trustee, you might be wondering about the costs associated with trust administration. Trusts offer a valuable estate planning tool to protect and manage your assets, but it's important to understand the financial implications involved.
Estate Planning in Arizona: How To Get Started
Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are honored after you’re gone. Whether you’re new to the concept or just looking to refine your plan, understanding the strategies and tools available is essential.
What a Trust Lawyer Can Do for You
Setting up a trust is a necessary step in estate planning. A trust is a legal document you create to protect your assets and properties when you pass away.
FDIC Limits: What is FDIC Coverage for Trusts
The topic of FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) limits is something that no one cares about until they do. The FDIC limits refer to how much of your money is insured if the bank goes out of business.
Digital Asset Planning 101: What Are Digital Assets?
With the majority of our lives increasingly spent online, it becomes essential not to overlook your digital assets when preparing your estate plan. In my almost two decades as an estate planning attorney, I have experienced first-hand the importance of accounting for your digital assets before you die.
Digital Estate Planning: You Need a Digital Asset Trust
As technology advances, more and more of our lives are being digitized. From our online banking and social media accounts to our family photos and videos, many of our most important assets are now stored in the digital realm.
How to Find the Best Arizona Trust Attorney for You
Establishing a trust is a vital part of estate planning in Arizona or any other state. A trust lets you protect your assets and support your beneficiaries after you die.
Do I Need a Probate Attorney?
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and it can be even more complicated when it comes to handling their estate. When a person passes away, their assets and debts must be properly distributed and settled.
What is the Average Estate Planning Cost?
Estate planning involves far more than protecting assets for the wealthy. It includes choosing a guardian for minor children, making sure your unmarried partner is taken care of, and even naming a trusted person to step in for financial or medical decisions in emergencies.
An Intro to Trust Administration
If you’ve been named a successor trustee of a loved one’s trust, it can be overwhelming and a bit scary at first. There are many steps involved and you carry the personal liability of your fiduciary duty.
Dana and Associates is now Rilus Law!
Dana and Associates is now Rilus Law! Well, technically we are still Dana and Associates, LLC. However, we will now be going by our new name: Rilus Law.
What Documents Are Needed for Estate Planning?
Estate planning determines who will receive your assets and manage your estate after you pass away. While most people don’t love thinking about their end-of-life wishes, having an estate plan in place ensures they are adequately accounted for.
Still Have Questions or Not Sure Where to Begin?
Contact us today to schedule your free one-hour meeting with an attorney to assess your estate planning needs.