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Do I need the original estate planning documents?
It is always best practice to keep your Last Will and Testament in a safe place and to make sure that your designated Personal Representative knows where to find it.
Prenuptial agreement: a common sense move when entering marriage
With your plans to wed, you and your future spouse are about embark on a grand adventure. Maybe it is the first trip down the aisle for both of you. Or maybe you have been previously married to, and divorced from, someone else. Either way, you may be interested in...
The Healthcare Power Of Attorney And Living Will
The purpose of this article is to explain what a Healthcare Power of Attorney and Living Will are and why you should consider including these tools as a part of your estate plan. What Is A Healthcare Power Of Attorney And Living Will? A Healthcare Power of Attorney is...
The Durable Power Of Attorney
The purpose of this article is to provide a general overview of the Durable Power of Attorney document. The Durable Power of Attorney, also known as the Financial Power of Attorney, allows you to designate someone to act on your behalf in making financial decisions if...
Why Should I Have A Last Will And Testament?
The purpose of this article is to cover the basics of what a Last Will and Testament is and why you should consider having one as part of your estate plan. A Last Will and Testament, also known simply as a “will,” is a legal instrument that directs how the affairs and...
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST SCAMMERS AMID THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has caused much worry and fear. Governments, businesses, and individuals have begun to learn how to adapt to COVID-19. Unfortunately, also adapting and becoming more prevalent are individuals who attempt to prey on and use...
Arizona is Not Under Quarantine
On March 30th, 2020, Arizona State Governor Douglas Ducey executed a Stay Home, Stay Health, Stay Connected executive order (“EO 2020-18”), effective through April 30, 2020 (unless extended). EO 2020-18 emphasizes and reinforces the importance of staying home whenever...
Keeping a Marriage Together During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Yes, you read that correctly. A law firm who practices primarily in family law (including divorce) is sharing tips about keeping your marriage together during these difficult, uncertain times. A recently published article outlines the stress that the coronavirus...
Free Range Children…OK, But Are They Organic?
The Arizona Teachers' Walkout has ended, children statewide are (perhaps reluctantly) heading back to school, and while as Arizona Family Lawyers we are content to leave the political debate to others, one feature of the walkout that we couldn't avoid noticing was...