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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.
When Grief Meets Silence: The Inheritance Questions a Stepparent Won’t Answer
Losing someone you love is heartbreaking enough. But when an estate suddenly becomes surrounded by silence, secrecy, and unanswered questions, grief can quickly turn into fear. That is the painful …
Can You Name Your Trust After Your Family Legacy?
Can I add ‘and Cattle’ to my family trust name?” A client asked me that this week after watching the TV show Landman and honestly… I loved it. As a …
When Is It Critical to Review our Estate Plan and Why?
Life changes fast, and your estate plan should keep up. The biggest mistake people make is assuming that once their documents are signed, the work is done forever. In reality, …
How You Own Your Real Estate Matters More Than You Think
Real estate is often one of the most valuable assets you will ever own, but many people overlook one critical detail: how that property is titled. The way your real …
Estate Planning Is About More Than Documents
When I work with families on estate planning, I always remind them… this is about so much more than legal documents. Yes, we create wills and trusts. But more importantly, …
Talking to Aging Parents About Estate Planning: The Conversation That Changes Everything
It’s one of the most important conversations you will ever have, yet one of the easiest to put off. Talking to your aging parents about estate planning is not just …
Avoid Family Conflict Over Inherited Personal Belongings
Love Leaves More Than Memories. It Leaves Decisions. When a loved one passes, what’s left behind is not just a house, a bank account, or legal paperwork. It’s the small …
Why Unfinished Estate Plans Keep People Up at Night
That “I can’t sleep until this is done” moment is more common than you think… and it says everything about how important estate planning really is. One of our clients …
Get Your Affairs in Order: Essential Estate Planning Steps After a Serious Diagnosis
When a Doctor Says “Get Your Affairs in Order,” Here’s How to Take Back Control Hearing the words “get your affairs in order” can stop you in your tracks. It …
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 …