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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.
Business Ownership and Divorce: What You Need to Know
Divorce is rarely simple. When two people’s lives are intertwined—physically, emotionally, and legally—separating the individual strands can be a task akin to untying the Gordian knot. The longer a couple …
How Do I Obtain a Business Loan?
Small businesses are the backbone of the US economy, accounting for nearly half of the country’s economic activity, creating two-thirds of new jobs, and driving innovation—and business loans are the …
Bankruptcy’s Effects on Estate Planning
Bankruptcy may be one of the last things on your mind when you are creating an estate plan. Fortunately, the number of bankruptcy filings has declined over the past several …
What Is the Difference between a Trust and an LLC?
Trusts and limited liability companies (LLCs) are both legal vehicles that can be used to manage and protect assets, minimize taxation, and avoid probate. Whether a trust or an LLC …
Mental Health Considerations in Estate Planning
It is okay to not be okay. Removing the stigma of mental health starts with realizing that many people—about one in five of all US adults–are affected by mental illness. …
Member-Managed vs. Manager-Managed LLCs: What Is the Difference?
When setting up your business, one of the most significant decisions you will make is which type of entity to form. If you have settled on forming a limited liability …
Complying with Estimated Quarterly Taxes
Tax day is one of the most important—and one of the most dreaded—days on the calendar for working Americans. Although April 15 is usually the date that federal taxes are …
Most Common Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
There are many expenses incurred in starting, running, and growing a business. Luckily for business owners, many of these expenses can be deducted. Knowing which expenses you can deduct helps …
Hobby or Business: What Factors Does the IRS Consider?
There are some activities we engage in outside of work strictly for personal reasons, with no thought of ever profiting from them. You might, for example, enjoy photography, hiking on …
Myths and Frequently Asked Questions: Planning with a Joint Pour-Over Trust
Myth #1: Because we are married, we must use a joint trust. When considering a trust-based estate plan, which has benefits such as privacy and probate avoidance, you and your …