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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.
The Dangers of DIY Contracts
Contracts are an essential component of effective business management and development. Savvy business owners recognize the value of contracts but often explore ways to reduce the cost of obtaining them. …
How to Open a Business Account
New business owners often wonder which action items to prioritize when launching a new venture. If you recently started or are about to start a business, one of the most …
Navigating Periods of Uncertainty and Unrest as a Business Owner
Uncertainty and unrest have defined 2020. From COVID-19 and record-breaking unemployment to ideological, political, and societal conflicts, business owners have faced significant challenges to their survival and success. Regardless of …
What Happens to a Limited Liability Company After a Member Dies?
Death is almost always a complicated event for the survivors, who have not only emotional but also logistical considerations to manage. However, when an owner (typically called a member) of …
First 9 Steps for Estate Administration
After a loved one dies, a family member or close friend often steps in as executor of the estate. This time period is often fraught with grief and anxiety as …
Effect of Bankruptcy 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 have declined as the economy has …
Mourning During a Pandemic: Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Uncommon Times
Holding one another while we weep; sitting shiva while sharing food and stories; allowing loved ones to cook for you, care for your kids and grieve with you; coming to …
Charitable Planning
There are many reasons why you may want to give to a charity: You may give because you believe strongly in a cause or organization, but it can also reduce …
Special Estate Planning Considerations for Art and Other Collections
Many people have collections about which they are quite passionate: The collections may be very valuable, for example, art collections, coins, stamps, or designer handbags, or they may have more …
Important Steps to Protect Your Special Beneficiaries
All children are a blessing. From the day they are born, you begin making plans to ensure that your child or grandchild has a bright future. What will their interests …