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.
What’s in YOUR Nightstand Drawers? You Might Want to Plan Ahead!
Who would clean out your nightstand drawers if something happened to you? It’s an interesting question—and depending on the contents of your nightstand, it might be more interesting for some …
Estate Planning Lessons from the Peter Seidler Case
The ongoing legal battle involving the late Peter Seidler’s family and the San Diego Padres demonstrates how even a detailed estate plan can face challenges when roles and intentions aren’t …
Who Will Burn Your Stuff?
“Who’s going to burn my stuff?” A client asked me this recently, and while it gave me a good laugh, it brought up an important point. Even if you don’t …
Arizona Family News Feature on Protecting Vital Documents
I was recently featured on Arizona’s Family News to discuss a topic that is crucial for everyone: protecting vital documents to ensure you’re prepared for future disasters. Whether it’s a …
Lessons from Tony Bennett’s Family
Tony Bennett left an unforgettable musical legacy, but for his family, navigating his estate has proven challenging. As we reflect on the lessons shared by his daughters, Johanna and Antonia …
The Importance of Protecting Sentimental Items
I keep seeing celebrities’ children showing up in dresses their parents wore years ago, and it always makes me smile. A friend recently told me her daughter wore her old …
Navigating Estate Planning if You Have Transgender or Nonbinary Children
Estate planning is about more than just distributing assets—it’s about ensuring the people you love are cared for in the way you intend. For parents of transgender or nonbinary children, …
How To Prove You Are Mentally Competent
Although we would all like to believe that our family and loved ones will honor our wishes as expressed in our estate plan, contests are more common than you might …
An Invalid Will
Recently, a client brought in a will he believed was valid, but it wasn’t properly executed and didn’t include all the children. When I explained the probate court wouldn’t accept …
New Resource for Jewish Families
In the Jewish community, certain life events, such as the passing of a loved one, require a great deal of attention to detail—especially when it comes to organizing a shiva. …