Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Use an Arizona Lawyer for Estate Planning Instead of a Paralegal or Document Preparer There are many reasons why working with an Arizona attorney for estate planning provides you and your family with more security, expertise, and...
When it comes to creating a solid estate plan or forming a business, many people seek the most cost-effective solution. One option that may come to mind is using a certified legal document preparer. While these professionals can assist with drafting legal documents at a lower cost than hiring an attorney, it’s important to understand their limitations—particularly when it comes to providing legal advice.
As we look ahead to the results of this year’s presidential election, now is a good time to consider how just like casting your vote, updating your estate plan also shapes your legacy.
Maintaining “good standing” with the ACC is crucial for your business’s credibility. While this task may seem minor, failing to keep your records current can sometimes lead to serious consequences. Here’s why staying on top of your ACC filings is essential for your business success.
There’s no better time to finalize your estate plan than before the holiday season begins. While it’s an exciting time of year, the increased travel and holiday activity bring about risks and uncertainties. Here are reasons why you shouldn’t wait until after the holidays to get started.
As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in ghost stories and haunted houses, but there’s a real-life fright lurking in the world of estate planning: probate. The probate process in Arizona can be more than just a legal headache—it can feel like a nightmare for families grieving the loss of a loved one. But unlike the ghouls and goblins of Halloween, probate is a horror that can be avoided with proper planning.
Many young families in Arizona believe that estate planning is something they can put off until later in life, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Life milestones like having children and buying your first home make estate planning essential—no matter your age. At Windrose Law Center, we specialize in helping young families create estate plans tailored to their unique needs. Don’t wait until later in life to secure your family’s future.
In Arizona, if a person dies without a will or trust, their estate—including any property they own—will be distributed according to state law through a process called intestate succession. Understanding what happens to a house when someone passes away without an estate plan is essential, as it can affect the probate process and who ultimately inherits the property.
Creating your estate plan (will, trust, and powers of attorneys) is not just for people who have children or direct heirs. When you don’t have children or direct heirs, estate planning can seem less urgent, but it’s just as critical. Estate planning when you’ve got no...
When people hear the word “probate,” it often brings to mind a long, complicated process. While probate can be complex in certain cases, it doesn’t always have to be. When all parties are in agreement ,informal probate doesn’t have to be as stressful as you might expect. Here’s a closer look at how the probate process works when everyone is on the same page.