Blog Archive
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.
Estate Planning Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill
What You Need to Know About the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act isn’t just about taxes and …
She Wore a Pink Polka Dot Helmet — What Will You Be Remembered For?
Mary McGee, one of the rare and fearless women to ever race motorcycles on a track, recently passed away. Known not just for breaking barriers, but also for her iconic …
She Said No to Quitting Unless There’s a Trust Fund
Quit Your Job and Be a Mom”—Wealthy In-Laws Demand, But She Won’t Budge Without a Trust Fund One woman’s stand for financial security is sparking viral debate online. When love …
Honoring the Journey: A Carriage Through Time
Step Into the Past: The Story of a Funeral Carriage from 1884. This elegant black carriage, known as a “double” or “extended-front” brougham (pronounced broom), was once a symbol of …
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, …
