If you’re ready to broach the subject of estate planning with your family, we have 10 tips to help get the conversation started.
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Month: August 2023
Can I Have Both a Will and a Trust?
Even though it may seem redundant, it’s not only possible but often times highly recommended you have both a will and a trust. In this blog, we explain why that’s the case.
Where are trusts kept?
Uncover the optimal ways to securely store your trust documents, ensuring the success of your estate plan and asset distribution.
Which is better, a will or a trust?
Both wills and trusts are vital tools in estate planning, each offering distinct benefits. This article breaks down the details to help you make an informed choice.
How to Prepare for Probate: Organizing Documents and Information
After a loved one’s death, the thought of having to undergo a probate process to administer the deceased’s assets is not exactly an exciting prospect. However, organizing the necessary documents and information ahead of time can help streamline this process and alleviate some of the burdens associated with probate. This post explains what documents you need to prepare for probate and other steps so that you can plan accordingly and know what to expect.
Demystifying LLC Taxation: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re an Arizona business owner exploring various legal structures and their tax implications, our law firm is here to simplify the intricate world of Limited Liability Company (LLC) taxation. In this blog post, we’ll break down the tax treatment of LLCs, providing valuable insights into the tax classifications and their implications.
The Connection Between Estate Planning and Grief: What you Need to Know and How to Prepare
Estate planning is more than just finances and legalities—it’s a thoughtful legacy you leave behind. But what about the emotional side? Our latest article delves into the essential connection between estate planning and coping with grief. In it, you will learn how crafting an estate plan can offer solace, ensure your loved ones are cared for, and provide guidance even after you’re gone. Whether you’re thinking about the impact of estate planning or about the complex emotions that follow the incapacity or death of a loved one, this article will help provide some insight and direction.
Does a Will Have to be Probated?
This article addresses a common question: whether a will always needs to go through the probate process. It explains the circumstances under which probate is necessary and when it might be avoided. The article also highlights the potential benefits of having an estate plan that minimizes the need for probate.
What is Probate Court and How Does it Work?
This article explains the concept of probate court, its purpose, and the process involved. It covers the legal steps that occur after someone passes away, including asset distribution and settling debts through the court-supervised probate process.
Estate Planning as an Unmarried Couple: What You Need to Know and Why You Should Do It
Attention unmarried couples and life partners! Have you considered estate planning? If not, this informative blog explains how and why estate planning as an unmarried couple is not only possible, but essential. If you and your partner are ready to make a plan, Windrose Law Center wants to help you.