Minimizing Beneficiary Squabbling

We have all seen it. The media likes to pass along juicy stories of actors that either had no wills or their heirs are fighting tooth and nail over the inheritance. But how do we stop any infighting among our own beneficiaries when we pass? Most families get along great… Read More

Trusts In Arizona

A trust is an agreement through which assets can be transferred for your own benefit or that of your loved ones upon your passing. A trust has a creator, a trustee and beneficiaries. A trust helps to avoid court involvement in the event of your incapacity or death and is… Read More

Will My Heirs Have Hurt Feelings Over My Personal Items? Short Answer: Probably

“The biggest estate-planning mistake is that people think it’s only about the money,” said Marlene Stum, a professor at the University of Minnesota and author of the “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?” workbook and website. “When it comes to their personal possessions, they say, ‘It’s just stuff.’ ” In my… Read More