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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.
You Might Need to Leave a Treasure Map for your Family!
Do you have hidden treasures that should be accounted for in your final wishes? I’m talking about things like assets stashed in safes, safety deposit boxes, the freezer, under your …
Collecting Debts on Behalf of Your Deceased Loved One
People often engage in transactions that result in money being owed to them, such as loaning money to a friend or business partner or renting a house to a tenant. …
2024 Readers’ Choice Winner
I am deeply honored to share that Kierman Law has been named the Best Law Firm in the Jewish News 8th Annual Readers’ Choice Contest! 🏆 This recognition is especially …
5 Reasons for Estate Planning
In this video I have 5 reasons for you to consider taking care of your estate plans in advance. When you are ready to take the next step, I am …
How the Corporate Transparency Act May Impact Your Estate Plan
Starting on January 1, 2024, under a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), owners of certain business entities must file a report with the federal government including details …
How Far in Advance Can I Begin My Estate Planning?
You can create your estate plan at any time, but many people choose to begin the process sooner rather than later. Why? Because you never know when life-changing medical or …
Ex-Girlfriend Inheriting $1 Million Retirement Account After 40 Years
In 1987, Jeffrey Rolison named Margaret Sjostedt as the sole beneficiary of his retirement account. Nearly four decades after their breakup, Margaret stands to inherit Jeffrey’s $1 million retirement fund …
At a Recent Shooting
There was a shooting at Scottsdale Road and Cactus Road here in Scottsdale recently. I was there in the intersection in my car, and I saw the rifle. I very …
Estate Planning Insights Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Another stop on my recent trip was the place where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was fatally shot – the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. This visit was an important …
Beware of Unequal Contributions When Purchasing a House
At a time of record home unaffordability, more people are teaming up with friends and relatives to realize the home ownership dream. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), …