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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.
Don’t Assume It’s in Order — Check First
My parents said they had everything in order.” I hear this all the time. But when we actually check, it’s often a different story. One client couldn’t find any documents. …
Vote for the Winners! Reader’s Choice Contest for the Best in Greater Phoenix
I am excited and humbled to have been nominated as one of the best lawyers in the community in the Jewish News Readers’ Choice Contest! I want to thank all …
When Wealth Meets Duty: The Crucial Role of Fiduciary Responsibility in Estate Planning
We often associate celebrity and wealth with freedom and privilege—but behind the luxury and headlines, even the most powerful figures are subject to one of the most demanding roles in …
When Something Doesn’t Feel Right it Probably Isn’t
Last week, I met with a new client who had recently lost her husband. Before he passed, he showed her some estate planning documents that had been drawn up by …
Why Anyone Over 18 Should Have an Estate Plan
It’s not just for the rich—or the old. When most people hear the term estate planning, they imagine wealthy retirees distributing million-dollar fortunes to their children. The truth is far …
Estate Planning Lessons from Genesis: Abraham’s Purchase of a Burial Plot for Sarah
In the realm of estate planning, ensuring the protection and care of our loved ones even after we are gone is a timeless principle. While estate planning tools like wills, …
Can You Contest a Will—and Still Inherit?
Can someone contest your will or trust and still expect to inherit? Not if it’s done right. A recent court case confirmed it: a no-contest clause can hold up. In …
5 Estate Planning Questions for New Homeowners
1. Should My House Be Titled in a Trust? Yes, you should title the home in the name of your trust to ensure it does not pass through probate upon …
What to Do If You Win a Lottery Jackpot: Estate Planning Tips from Kierman Law
Winning the lottery can be life-changing. Whether it’s a multimillion-dollar jackpot or a more modest windfall, a sudden influx of wealth presents both opportunity and risk. At Kierman Law, we …
Estate Planning in the Age of IVF
I read a wild story recently—two IVF children were implanted into the wrong mothers. Beyond the emotional and medical complexities, from an estate planning perspective, this is a legal minefield. …