When you make a will as part of your estate plan, one of your most important decisions is choosing the person to designate as the executor of your estate. Choosing the best person as executor of your estate first requires understanding what the executor of an estate does. Then, you need to know what qualities to look for in an executor who can fulf… Read More

When you think about estate planning, you probably focus on the distribution of your estate after your death. But planning for incapacity is an equally important part of putting a complete estate plan in place. This aspect of estate planning protects you, your loved ones, and your estate during your lifetime in the event you become incapacitated an… Read More

Estate planning is an important priority for all parents, but the need for an estate plan is even more compelling if you are a single parent with minor children. Your estate plan ensures that your children’s personal and financial needs will be taken care of in the event something unexpected happens to you. While it is difficult and uncomfortable… Read More

When you make a last will and testament to distribute the property in your estate after your death, your will determines more than who receives the assets in the estate. It also designates the person to administer and distribute your estate, and determines the legal process that will be followed for administration and distribution of the estate. Un… Read More

When an Arizona resident passes away without leaving a will, the legal term intestate describes both the person and the estate. This discussion answers general questions about intestate estates and the applicable state laws, including whether an intestate estate must go through probate. If your loved one dies intestate (without a will), an Arizona… Read More

Probate is a court-supervised statutory process that many Arizona estates must complete after a resident of the state passes away. There are several different types of probate in Arizona. Which one applies depends on the nature and circumstances of an estate. Getting assistance from an Arizona probate lawyer is always the best approach to determine… Read More

In Arizona, as in other states, probate is a court-supervised process for settling and distributing an estate after a person passes away. A common misconception is that probate is necessary for every estate, which is not the case. Some assets and some estates are not required to go through the probate process. In fact, with help from an estate plan… Read More

When you start a new small business, you choose a business structure — either actively or by default. Creating an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a popular option for new businesses and existing small businesses that are growing. Before you decide to create an LLC, you should understand how an LLC works, what other options are available, and w… Read More