Do it yourself estate planning software programs?

A recent article in Accounting Today discussed a new software program that prepares your own estate planning legal documents. While for very simple estates with traditional, single married couples, this may be a viable option. For the vast majority of individuals, our lives do not fit into simple computer programs… Read More

Is A Trust Really Necessary?

This question gets asked a lot. Everyone should have an estate plan, meaning a Will, powers of attorney, and similar. But when should you have a trust? The benefit of revocable trust include a tool to assist us in the event of our incapacity. Instead of going to court to… Read More

Importance of Properly Naming of Beneficiaries of Retirement Accounts

It is critical to properly name the beneficiaries of a retirement account if you desire to either roll it over or to stretch payments. When trusts are named as beneficiaries of retirement accounts, it is important to name the particular trust for the benefit of the particular individual as the… Read More

Happy Holidays from Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP

James G. Knollmiller and the team at Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP would like to wish everyone a happy holiday and to have a safe and enjoyable New Year! We have appreciated all of the business and support from all of our friends and clients in the past year. We are… Read More

Donating to a DAF or Private Foundation This Holiday Season by Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP

Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP provide clients the proper financial planning advice as to the methods of charitable giving. Dec. 11, 2012 – At Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP located in Mesa, AZ, they provide comprehensive service in methods of giving to charity. With the holidays just around the corner, many charities will… Read More

About Estate Planning in Arizona by Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP

At Knollmiller & Arenfosky, LLP we have more than 80 years of combined experience in helping clients with estate planning. We provide clients with fundamental estate planning and complex estate planning to serve all unique family units. Both estate planning strategies focus on property, but more importantly, they focus on… Read More

The Probate Process Can Be Time-Consuming

At Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP our team of attorneys and legal assistants strives to make estate administration and probate as stress-free as possible during this very difficult time. We have years of experience working with the Probate Code and in trust law matters, clients feel confident that we will save the estate time and… Read More

5 Things to Do Before You Retire

At Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP our experienced attorneys have highly effective knowledge in retirement planning with James G. Knollmiller having specialization in the area of Tax. There are a vast number of retirement options as well as advantages and disadvantages that specifies differently with each client. However, there are many contributions that… Read More

Types of Assets are Subject to Probate

Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP strives to make estate administration and probate a stress-free process during difficult times. Although it is important to plan for difficult situations, the process can be made easier with the help of our team of attorneys and legal assistants with the administration of an estate. Types of Probate… Read More

How to Retire with More

It’s important to plan for retirement, which is why at Knollmiller & Arenofsky, LLP our retirement planning lawyers are among the foremost practitioners of retirement planning. Some are unaware of the options there are available to fulfill a successful retirement plan. No one can predict the future, however with reliable planning,… Read More