Blended families are common in Arizona. Two partners come together, each bringing their own children, financial histories, and legal obligations from prior relationships. It is a beautiful thing for a family to build something new
Arizona is a community property state. If you are married and you live here, that fact shapes almost every aspect of your estate plan. A lot of couples do not fully understand what community property
Having a baby changes your priorities fast. All of a sudden, you are thinking about things you never used to think about. Who would take care of your child if something happened to you? What
Cost is one of the first things people ask when they start thinking about estate planning. It is also one of the biggest reasons people put it off. They assume it will be expensive, so
Going through a divorce is hard enough. You are dealing with a major change in your life, working with attorneys, and trying to figure out what comes next. When you add a business to the
Probate is one of those words that sounds technical but has very practical consequences for your family. In Arizona, probate is the court-supervised process that controls what happens to your assets after you die. It
If you are going through a divorce and own a business, you will likely need a professional business valuation. This is true whether you started the company before your marriage, during your marriage, or if
One Document Isn’t Enough to Protect Your Life When people think about estate planning, they usually think of a Will. But a Will is like a spare tire, it’s great to have when things go
How to Keep Your Family’s Business Private and Fast-Track Their Inheritance In Arizona, probate is a public, slow-motion audit of your entire life. It can freeze your bank accounts and tie up your home for
Why Most Arizona Families Are in a Stronger Position Than They Realize If you’re worried about a “Death Tax” stripping away your children’s inheritance, we have good news: you live in one of the best