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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.

April 24, 2024

Unique End-of-Life Request

I had an experience recently updating a client’s unique end-of-life wishes for her memorial. Reach out to me if you have specific questions.

April 23, 2024

How Can Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts Help You?

Have you heard of a grantor retained annuity trust (GRAT)? This type of trust is an efficient way to transfer asset appreciation to beneficiaries without using, or using a minimal …

April 22, 2024

Saying Goodbye Is Hard: How a Comprehensive Estate Plan Can Help

When people think about estate planning, they usually focus on who will receive their money and property when they pass away and how it will be received. However, estate planning …

April 18, 2024

Estate Planning Checklist for Multigenerational Wealth Transfers

Studies estimate that 70 percent of family wealth is lost by the end of the second generation and 90 percent by the end of the third generation. To help your …

April 16, 2024

Myths About Standalone Retirement Accounts

I recently heard 2 myths related to standalone retirement trusts that we would like to clarify. But first, what is a standalone retirement trust (or SRT)? It is a special …

April 15, 2024

Can Artificial Intelligence Programs Write Basic Estate Planning Documents?

With the increased coverage of artificial intelligence (AI) and all of the applications it can have in our everyday lives, some people may wonder whether an AI program can create …

April 11, 2024

Take Care of Yourself with the Right Estate Planning Prescription

To all healthcare workers: Thank you for all of your hard work – day in and day out (and often evenings, nights, and weekends). You tirelessly give of yourself to …

April 10, 2024

Preventing Being Sued by Your Adult Children

What if one of your kids wanted to sue you? No one thinks it will happen to them, but it happens more often than you might think. I can help …

April 09, 2024

What Does Dying Intestate Mean?

Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is a good thing. However, many of us do not take the first steps to get that estate plan …

April 08, 2024

What Is a Residuary Clause and Why Is It Important?

When developing your estate plan, it is nearly impossible to address every account or property you own. There are sure to be some things you unintentionally overlook. However, by including …