Essential Wills for Unmarried Mothers
I read a recent study that said as of 2023, 40 percent of all births were to unmarried women. There is no judgment here. It simply means these women in …
Allison Kierman on The Probate Nation: An Overview of Arizona Probate
We are excited to share that Allison Kierman recently appeared as a guest on The Probate Nation, an educational video library for families and professionals, to talk about how probate …
Avoid Family Fights with Smart Estate Planning Solutions
Estate planning disputes are on the rise. I see it even in my own practice. Heirs are not always happy with what they’re getting, and a lot of that comes …
Secure Your Legacy Today
I’ve been working with a client in his nineties whose estate plan sorely needed to be updated while he could still do the updating. As part of our process, I …
When Family Members Disagree About an Estate Plan
If there’s one topic that dominated estate planning conversations this summer it’s this: disgruntled family members. “But Mom told me I was getting that.” “Dad would never have cut me …
Health Challenges Do Not Wait for a Convenient Time to Plan
You do not get to decide when a health challenge starts. That is exactly why it is worth getting in front of one before it does. I see this most …
Avoid Leaving a Mess Behind
We usually talk about estate planning in terms of what you want to leave behind: gifts, money, a legacy. Sometimes it is just as important to think about what you …
What Dolly Parton’s Estate Reminds Us About Planning Without Children
Dolly Parton’s passing at 80, leaving behind an estimated $450 million fortune, is a reminder of just how complicated even a well-planned estate can look from the outside. Parton and …
Free Webinar: Estate Planning for Special Needs Families
Free Webinar: Estate Planning for Special Needs Families If you’re a parent or caregiver of a loved one with special needs, I’d love to have you join me for a …
Crazy Family Stories NEED Estate Planning!
Every week, someone sits down in my office and says: I bet you have never heard anything as crazy as this. Every week, they are wrong. The truth is, estate …