What Happens When Both Spouses Die At the Same Time? Estate Planning For Simultaneous Deaths In Arizona The chances of a married couple dying in a common accident or within a very short time of one another are probably quite slim. However, it does happen. And it happens frequently enough that most states have laws [...]

What Are The Legal Rights Of a Child Born Out Of Marriage? Children Born Out Of Wedlock: Inheritance & Other Rights Despite the prevailing view, children born to unmarried parents are commonplace. Historically, children in this category were treated poorly by both society and the law. In many cases, they had no right to inherit [...]

Things You Need To Know About Selling a Deceased Estate Property Essential Factors To Consider When Selling The Real Estate Of Your Deceased Loved One After the death of a loved one, such as a parent, there are avariety of tasks that must be handled to wrap up your loved one’s final affairs. Selling your [...]

Can I Update My Own Estate Planning Documents? The Importance Of Reviewing & Improving Your Estate Plan In Nevada Do you know that, according to the National Association of Home Builders, May is National Home Remodeling Month? Many people associate spring with cleaning out the old, brushing off the dirt accumulated from the long winter, [...]

Essential Estate Planning Considerations For Unmarried Couples Estate Planning Strategies To Protect Your Unmarried Partner In Arizona When it comes to protecting your unmarried partner, there are several options to consider. Depending on the value of your money and property, your desired level of protection from your partner’s creditors, and other factors unique to your [...]

Alternatives For Transferring Your IRA To Your Loved One In Arizona Mesa Estate Planning Attorneys Explain The Options For Establishing & Transferring Your Individual Retirement Account Now, more than ever before, Americans are using a variety of tax-deferred accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs to save for retirement. And while the laws are currently designed [...]

Wilburn vs. Mangano: What Does The Term "Fair Market Value" Mean? Mesa Estate Planning Lawyers Discuss The Case Of Wilburn vs. Mangano When reading through a will or trust agreement, you may see language that grants a right to an individual to purchase certain property from the estate or trust at “fair market value.” At [...]

Estate Planning: Can I Disinherit a Child In Arizona? Mesa's Expert Estate Planning Attorneys Discuss Leaving Someone Out Of Your Will One common storyline in Hollywood movies is the rich father disinheriting the family outcast. The story usually traces the child’s attempts to win the father over and be considered a part of the family [...]

Estate Planning Terminology: Understanding Legal Terms To Describe Your Family & Loved Ones Arizona Estate Planning Attorneys Explain Common Legal Terms For Estate Law While watching a movie or reading a book about wealthy individuals and their families, you may have come across terms such as “heir,” “descendant,” and “next of kin.” Though made-for-Hollywood storylines [...]

7 Important Estate Planning Documents For Unmarried Partners Our Trusted Attorneys Share Some Essential Estate Planning Tools For Unmarried Couples Estate planning is essential for everyone, but it is especially important if you and your partner are in a long-term committed relationship and are not married. Unless you plan properly, your partner will not receive [...]