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Arizona estate planning attorney Allison L. Kierman offers valuable information, updates, and resources for clients. If you have questions, are interested in having Allison speak at your organization or office, or would like her to contribute an article to your newsletter, publication, or magazine, please contact us.
How to Get Organized to Meet with Your Estate Planning Attorney
You have decided to meet with an estate planning attorney to get your affairs in order and ensure that your loved ones are protected. Now that you have scheduled the …
Don’t Let This Mistake Create Family Conflict
I hear this all the time: “Don’t worry, I promised them they could have it.” The problem is, verbal promises are not enough when it comes to who gets personal …
The Quiet Decisions That Protect (or Destroy) Generational Wealth
I’m truly honored to be featured in Sheconomy Magazine This piece is especially meaningful to me because it reflects something I’m deeply passionate about… not just building wealth, but protecting …
How to Prove You Are Mentally Competent For Your Will or Trust
What if everything you worked for… every property, every account, every decision you carefully made… didn’t end up where you intended? It happens more often than most families expect. Estate …
One Decision That Can Save Your Family From Conflict
35% of families face real conflict because of poor or missing estate plans… let that sink in. It’s not just about money, it’s about relationships, emotions, and the people you …
Dementia Planning: Protect Finances, Safety, and Family Control
When Memory Fades, Protection Matters: A Smart Family’s Action Plan for Declining Health Watching someone you love slowly lose clarity is one of life’s hardest moments. But here’s the truth …
When Wills Go Wrong: Shocking Estate Battles and Lessons You Can’t Ignore
Wills are meant to bring closure, clarity, and peace. But as history has shown, some of the most famous wills have done the exact opposite. From handwritten notes on tractors …
One Family Heirloom. One Painful Estate Battle.
What happens when love, loyalty, and legacy collide? A husband. A niece. A daughter. One decision… and a lifetime of meaning behind it. She thought her wishes were clear. But …
Your IRA Isn’t as Safe as You Think Here’s What You Need to Know
The Truth About Standalone Retirement Trusts: What Most People Get Wrong About Protecting Your Retirement When people consider protecting their legacy, retirement accounts are often at the forefront of the …
The $500 Million Will That Should Not Exist And The Chaos It Left Behind
A ten dollar envelope changed everything. No warning. No preparation. Just a single piece of mail that arrived quietly and detonated a legal storm worth hundreds of millions. Inside was …