Estate Planning

Estate Planning Basics from Forbes

The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning from AARP

According to a recent survey, 64 percent of Americans have not made a will.

The phrase "estate planning" may sound like an exercise for the very rich, but thanks to the complicated nature of the U.S. legal system, even people with modest assets need a written document, or will, that specifies how those assets will be distributed upon their death. Yet according to a recent survey by the Harris Poll, 64 percent of Americans have not made a will.

The top reason cited? They "haven't gotten around to it yet." They also fear it will be difficult and expensive, says Lisa Honey, director of product marketing for Rocket Lawyer, the online legal resource that commissioned the survey. Then there's the simple fact that, as Honey puts it, "people don't want to think about death."

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What Is Estate Planning?

It is preparing for what happens to your assets before and after you pass away. It involves deciding who manages your properties while you are alive and to whom you pass them on after your death.

The goal of an estate plan is to ensure that your wishes are carried out, and your loved ones are well taken care of after you’re gone. It can also include making arrangements for healthcare and end-of-life decisions.

There are various estate planning tools that you can use to protect your loved ones and prepare for various situations in the future.

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Living Revocable Trust - Avoid probate by executing a revocable trust together with a pour-over will.

Simple Will - Ensure your assets are distributed exactly as you desire by executing a valid will.

5 Estate Planning Lessons from Aretha Franklin’s Will

A handwritten document found in the late singer’s couch is ruled valid

"Singer Aretha Franklin taught her fans about respect, pride and gospel during her long career. Five years after her death, she’s giving us all a lesson about how to provide for our heirs — and how not to."

Insight into end-of-life estate issues that can arise even with celebrities when estate planning steps are missed or surprises occur. An interesting read and reminder. A July 2023, article from AARP.

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Although planning for the future is one of the most important things you can do, knowing which direction to take is not always easy. Count on the Arizona estate planning team at JacksonWhite to provide you with the individualized attention and in-depth instruction you need.

Our estate planning team can help you design an estate plan to preserve and protect your assets as well as your personal wishes, before a crisis occurs.

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7 Things to Know About Appointing an Executor

"And 7 ways to make things easier for yours."

Have you found an executor (also known as a personal representative) to handle your affairs should you become incapacitated or die?

"Planning for death-related events isn’t fun, so you may be procrastinating. Or you may be unclear about what’s involved — what you’ll be asking the person to do. Your executor must possess the stamina, patience and persistence required to get the job done. If not, the process may become very difficult, if not impossible, to complete when the time comes."

To learn more, check this link to this August 2023 AARP article.

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Even though Cecilia Dabbs can prepare all types of legal documents, she focuses on two areas. These are Estate Planning and Medicaid Planning.

She has prepared 1000’s of Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Wills, and Power of Attorneys since she became a Legal Document Preparer Phoenix AZ in 2005.

She subscribes to the same document preparation software that many attorneys do, so your document will be the exactly same document that you would receive from an attorney at a fraction of the cost.

Cecilia Dabbs is also a Certified Medicaid Planner or CMP and has practical working knowledge of Arizona Medicaid or ALTCS, which stands for the Arizona Long-Term Care System. She is able to prepare the Arizona Miller Trust or Income Only Trust when needed.

She is fluent in Spanish, so if your senior age parents came to America when you were very young or not born yet, she can help explain the different legal documents to your Spanish speaking loved ones so they will fully understand the reasons to have them in place."

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"At AVID Estates, we are dedicated to assisting families in the Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, and Queen Creek regions with their estate planning requirements. Our legal team has firsthand knowledge of the significance of estate planning and the consequences of neglecting it. We utilize this knowledge to provide our clients with Practical Estate Plans that are tailored to their specific needs and designed to operate effectively in the real world, rather than just in legal theory. Let us assist you in safeguarding your assets and planning for your family’s future."

Their services include all-inclusive packages that encompass all the necessary documents for your family’s estate plan to meet your goals and desires.

Wills are an excellent tool for designating guardians for your children and specifying your final requests. For families opting for a Revocable Living Trust to prevent Probate, we also offer Pour-Over Wills.

Living Trusts are ideal for those who desire to avoid the probate court process after their passing, Revocable Living Trusts provide exceptional privacy protection, safeguard your family in case of incapacity, and ensure swift and effortless property transfer during emergencies.

Additionally, we provide Irrevocable Trusts for clients seeking asset protection planning.

We also provide you with all the necessary supplementary documents that your family may need. These include a Medical Power of Attorney, a Durable or Springing Power of Attorney, a Living Will, and a Property Memorandum.

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We take the utmost care when it comes to your children and leave no room for shortcuts!

Our estate plans comprise the necessary legal documentation to designate both long-term and short-term guardians for your children, as well as healthcare power of attorney.

Planning for Your Pets

For many of us, our pets are akin to our children. They offer unconditional love and rely on us for their wellbeing.

However, what happens to them when we can no longer provide care? Sadly, many pets end up in shelters or are put down following the owners passing or incapacitation.

We offer solutions to address this issue and help you plan for your pet’s future. We can assist you in creating a pet trust that ensures your beloved pet is provided for even after you are gone.

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Please note: a legal document preparer is not a lawyer, is not employed by a lawyer, and cannot give legal advice. Communications with a legal document preparer are confidential, but they are not privileged.​

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Don't have a will? 10 common but misguided excuses.

"Although making a will might seem like a big task—it isn't. A will is simple and straightforward, and something that everyone should have. Yet, many people don't. And why not? Read on for the 10 most common excuses along with some commonsense tips to help overcome them."

"This portion of the site is for informational purposes only. The content is not legal advice. The statements and opinions are the expression of the author, not LegalZoom, and have not been evaluated by LegalZoom for accuracy, completeness, or changes in the law."

This May 2023 article from Legal Zoom addresses some of the common excuses given for not completing a will AND how to overcome them.

Article written by Heleigh Bostwick for Legal Zoom. Check this link for the full article.

Estate Planning Basics from Fidelity

Although estate planning can be a complex task, a well-informed plan can make a big difference in what is left for your loved ones.

Before you begin to take action on your estate plan, it's important to understand the key topics that may arise as you address your specific needs.

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Your Guide to Estate Planning - Protect and preserve the things that matter most.

"Although it may seem like an exercise reserved for people who are older, or extremely wealthy, estate planning is a critical component of everyone’s overall financial plan. Planning ahead allows you to make your wishes clear regarding who will inherit your assets and under what circumstances."

"In this guide, we’ll outline the basics of estate planning so you can come away with a more focused picture of what you want your plan to look like. If you have a complex estate, you should consider additional planning beyond what is discussed in this guide."

Use this website to review T. Rowe Price's Guide to Estate Planning.

Estate Planning Solutions from A.A. Raymond Law in Maricopa

At A.A. Raymond Law, we handle wills, trusts, and estate planning solutions to help you take care of your family. Our goal is to help families plan now to avoid complications of legal issues in the future. Getting married, having kids, illnesses are all parts of life, but they can have an effect on your long term estate planning. That's why we are here to assist with comprehensive estate planning services. If you're in need of a lawyer that can help you create or adjust your will to reflect your current situation, then contact A.A. Raymond Law today.