Intro to Alternative Dispute Resolution. In Arizona, a common form of mediation that is utilized in divorce cases is Alternative Dispute Resolution. In this article, I will cover the highlights that I believe are important to understand before going into Alternative Dispute Resolution (aka ADR) and to help you prepare for it. Alternative Dispute [...]
Introduction In this beginner's guide article I will explain why you need to fund your Revocable Living Trust, and how to do it. First, let's clarify two things to make sure you don't get lost and get the most out of this article. What is a Trust Again? A Revocable Living Trust (from here [...]
LLC Interests Are Personal Property If you own a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or an interest in an LLC, then you should seriously consider transferring your LLC into your Trust. Under Arizona law, an LLC interest is treated as personal property. If you own personal property when you pass away, then your estate will [...]
What is an Estate Plan again? Ok, real quick, let’s cover what an estate plan is so we know what we’re talking about. At its core, a basic Estate Plan would comprise of a Will, powers of attorney (usually one for finance, and one for medical), a Living Will, and various titling and/or beneficiary [...]
What is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is a legal document you can create/sign to give another person (known as the agent) the ability to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf. What is a “Durable” Power of Attorney? A “durable” power of attorney is a term that explains when [...]
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