How to Talk to Your Family About Your Estate Plan
How do you start talking to family members about creating an estate plan? Estate planning is often a difficult topic to approach, as it brings the unpleasant topics of aging …
Holiday Memories & Heirlooms: Plan for the Future
As you enjoy the holidays surrounded by family and the traditions you cherish, take a moment to look around. Are there special items—holiday china, unique glasses, or heirloom linens—that hold …
Viking Funerals and Estate Planning
I’m seeing a lot of interest these days in Viking funerals, which is basically a body set out to sea for their burial. While this dramatic farewell isn’t legally allowed …
Best Estate Planning & Trust Administration Law Firm
Vote for us as the Best Estate Planning & Trust Administration Law Firm in the Valley! Each year, AZ Foothills Magazine highlights the community’s favorites, and I am honored to …
Make Sure to Set Aside Funds for Final Taxes and Debts in Your Estate Plan
When planning your estate, it’s easy to focus on the distribution of assets—who will receive what and when. But there’s another critical piece that often goes overlooked: setting aside funds …
Organ Donor Wishes
Did you know your phone has a Health ID feature that emergency services can access in case of an emergency? This feature includes an option to indicate your organ donor …
Will You Choose to Treat Beneficiaries Fairly or Equally?
Depending on your parenting philosophy, you will have to decide whether you want to treat your children or grandchildren equally or fairly in your estate plan. Treating your loved ones …
Myth: A Will Avoids Probate
Many people believe that once they have created a Will –whether drafted by an experienced attorney or using a do-it-yourself solution – they have avoided probate. Unfortunately, that is not …
Talk to Your Kids About Your Estate Plans
Life has been full of reminders lately about the importance of health, family, and planning for the future. If you haven’t had ‘the talk’ with your kids about your estate …
Honoring Your Legacy Through Cherished Heirlooms
Every client has unique stories, and I’m grateful to be part of them. A few years back, a client came in with two prized possessions he wanted to ensure were …