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Arizona estate planning attorney Allison L. Kierman provides the below information, updates and resources for clients. If you have any questions regarding this information, would like Allison to speak before your organization or at your office, or would like Allison to write an article for your newsletter, paper, or magazine please contact us.

October 11, 2021

Meet Allison Kierman, Estate Attorney of Kierman Law in Paradise Valley

What does your law firm specialize in? We do estate planning, which includes your wills, trusts, financials and medical powers of attorney. Everything you sort of need to do to …

October 04, 2021

Successor Trustee Compensation

Asking someone to serve as your fiduciary (trustee of your trust or personal representative or executor under your last will and testament) is not something that you should take lightly. …

September 27, 2021

Reviewing Your Estate Plan After the Death of a Loved One

The death of a loved one is never easy. Regardless of your relationship with the deceased (blood relative, life partner, or close friend), you need space and time to process …

September 20, 2021

Britney Spears: A Cautionary Tale About Conservatorships

Even if you do not listen to pop music, it has been hard to ignore the recent news about Britney Spears and the #FreeBritney movement trending on social media. What …

September 13, 2021

How to Remove a Member of an LLC

As a business grows, its ownership structure may change and an owner may need to be removed. Removing an owner of a limited liability company (also known as a member) …

September 06, 2021

What to Do When a Director Resigns

Corporations are required to have a board of directors, which is selected by the shareholders. The board of directors helps govern the corporation, provides advice and counsel, conducts high-level management, …

August 30, 2021

My Loved One Has Died – What Do I Do Now?

When a family member or other loved one dies, grief and shock can sometimes be overwhelming. The last thing most people want to think about is making phone calls or …

August 23, 2021

Five Reasons to Protect Your Retirement Accounts Now

Your retirement account provides asset protection during your lifetime, but as soon as you pass that account to a loved one, that protection evaporates. When your spouse, child, or other …

August 16, 2021

How to Dissolve a Partnership on Good Terms

Many business partnerships eventually come to an end. Like other types of relationships, when business partners decide to split up, the process can be amicable or contentious. For personal and …

August 09, 2021

Noncompete Agreements: How Solid Is Yours?

There are many misconceptions and assumptions regarding the use and effectiveness of noncompete agreements. This is not too surprising considering that judicial enforcement of these agreements is very fact-intensive and …