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Estate Planning for the Gilbert Small Business Owner

Small business owners in Gilbert, Arizona usually have a large percentage of their net worth tied up into their businesses, which makes it even more important to consider Gilbert estate planning if you own one. Proper Gilbert estate planning can ensure that your small business’s affairs are properly managed during your lifetime and after your […]

Inheritance Laws – What Phoenix Residents Need to Know

Phoenix inheritance laws are based on the state of Arizona’s inheritance laws. Arizona is a community property state which makes Phoenix inheritance laws a bit more complicated than other states. But, it also allows for married couples to jointly own property and receive inheritance without probate court.

What is Community Property?

Community property simply means that any […]

How Does a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney Work Together?

An Arizona living will is used to communicate your wishes on how medical care should be administered to you if you become incapacitated or unable to communicate in Arizona or elsewhere. You might become unable to communicate as a result of being in a serious accident or due to an illness or advanced age. For […]

By |September 27th, 2013|Arizona Living Will, Trusts and Wills|0 Comments

Understanding the Difference between a Living Will and Last Will & Testament

A living will, and last will and testament are different, although both are used to interpret a person’s wishes when they are unable to communicate. Each state, including Arizona, has its own unique requirements for a Phoenix living will, or a last Phoenix will and testament. If you decide that you want to set up […]

By |September 25th, 2013|Arizona Living Will, Trusts and Wills|0 Comments

The Living Will Discussion: It’s Time to Talk

Although it is difficult to discuss a living will, it is important that almost everyone has one, so that their end of life decisions are respected in every circumstance. A medical power of attorney (POA) designates a person as a health care agent to make medical decisions on behalf of another. A Scottsdale living will […]

By |September 24th, 2013|Arizona Living Will, Trusts and Wills|0 Comments