wills Archives - Phelps Law

02 Jun James Phelps on Your Life Arizona

Posted at 10:55h in Estate Planning by phelps-admin

James Phelps was interviewed on TV3’s Your Life Arizona this past week and answered some questions about estate planning. James is the managing partner at Phelps Law, with offices in Phoenix, Chandler, and Mesa. Phelps Law is approaching their 40th year in estate planning. During the...

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27 May Aretha’s Handwritten Will(s)

Posted at 11:03h in Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Probate by phelps-admin

Aretha Franklin has been in the news this week. She died last August without a will, and her estate of $80 million dollars has been tied up in probate court. It was announced several days ago that as some of her belongings were being moved...

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30 Jul Phoenix AZ – Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

Posted at 12:01h in Living Trusts, Living Will, Outdoor Fun, Uncategorized by phelps-admin

In Phoenix Arizona during the summertime, the temperatures can soar. The hottest temperature ever recorded in our fair city was on June 26, 1990. On that day, the thermometer peaked at a sweltering 122 degrees Fahrenheit! As a second generation, estate planning law firm in...

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30 Mar Canoeing and Kayaking Around Phoenix, AZ

Posted at 08:12h in Living Trusts, Living Will, Outdoor Fun, Uncategorized by phelps-admin

At Phelps Law, we do estate planning in Phoenix, AZ really well. Though our focus is on helping you plan for the future, we also understand the importance of valuing life in the present. And that includes taking time to refresh and rebuild by getting...

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23 Mar Does Arizona Collect Estate Taxes?

Posted at 08:32h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will by phelps-admin

Taxation on Wills and Trusts? Part of wise estate planning is to understand laws concerning taxation of wills and trusts before you or your beneficiaries need to act on them. Phelps Law, serving Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Gilbert, has been helping clients with the ins...

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09 Mar Probate Laws in Phoenix Arizona-Will or Trust?

Posted at 14:17h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Uncategorized by phelps-admin

If you live in Arizona and you’ve been thinking about protecting your financial assets for the future, it’s wise to understand the state’s legal processes concerning wills and trusts. James Phelps is a second generation estate planning attorney at Phelps Law, serving Chandler, Mesa, and...

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05 Mar Trust Administrator Duties-Gilbert Arizona

Posted at 11:12h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will by phelps-admin

Living Trusts involve making wise decisions in order to protect your financial future. Good Living Trusts successfully designate who inherits your estate after you’ve passed away and when the finances are distributed. A good plan also protects your hard-earned finances and assets from loss and...

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27 Feb Common Mistakes Of A Revocable Living Trust

Posted at 16:53h in Asset Protection, End of Life, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will by phelps-admin

As the saying goes, experience is a great teacher. Added to two generations of legal know-how, experience has given Phelps law (in Chandler, Mesa, and Phoenix Arizona) tremendous foresight in setting up our clients’ estates for a successful future. We know what works and we...

19 Oct The Three Estate Planning Tools Everyone Needs

Posted at 08:00h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney by phelps-admin

Estate planning is an essential life task that will enable you to have the peace of mind of being certain that if you unexpectedly die or become incapacitated, your loved ones will be taken care of. Without proper planning, your loved ones will not only...

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19 Sep HIPAA Effects on Power of Attorney

Posted at 08:00h in Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Living Will, Power of Attorney by phelps-admin

When establishing a great estate plan strategy to protect your loved ones, there are some areas that are often left out or forgotten. One of these areas includes understanding the effects of HIPAA on your medical power of attorney. Phelps Law serves Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa,...