An Arizona beneficiary deed: what is it and how do I acquire one? A Beneficiary Deed is an easy and inexpensive way to transfer title of real property. Since a person’s real property is usually one of their largest assets, it makes sense to ensure that it goes to the right person or place at…
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Is it absolutely terrible if you don’t have an estate plan? Maybe, maybe not. The problem is that you won’t really know if you needed an estate plan or not until you need an estate plan. In a way, you can think about it like insurance – you don’t need it until you need it.…
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Words can not express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. From everyone at the Neal Law Firm, please accept our most heartfelt condolences. In order to help minimize all that there is to do after the passing of a loved one, we created this to do list to help you during this difficult…
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We are Arizona probate lawyers here to help you get you through this difficult time. We provide the following services for our clients: Terminate Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship Abigail will prepare the Affidavit Evidencing Termination of Joint Tenancy and file it with the county recorder. Learn more about terminating joint tenancy with right…
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Charitable Deductions – Frequently Asked Questions This article covers the following frequently asked questions about deducting contributions made to charity: What are charitable contributions and qualified organizations? What types of contributions you can deduct on your tax returns? How much of the contribution you can deduct? What records you need to keep? Are there limits…
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What Happens if I Die Without a Will? Most people own some form of property when they die. Whether it is real property (real estate), personal property (jewelry, furniture, art, collectibles, etc.), securities or any other form of property, the property owned by the deceased must go to someone else. But what happens if they…
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With nearly 1 billion subscribers, chances are your loved ones have Facebook accounts. When a loved one passes, closing their account isn’t something immediately considered. However, it can quickly become upsetting if you come across a deceased loved one’s account long after they have passed. Here is how to close a loved one’s account: There…
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What Do I Need to Know About Choosing a Guardian for My Minor Children? A lot of the decisions people have to make when they create their estate plan are relatively easy. The house goes to this person, the money goes to that person, the jewelry and heirlooms get split up between the children, etc. …
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The bad news: When someone passes away and their estate (all of their money and property) has to go through probate (the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s money and property), it can get expensive with court costs, attorneys, accountants, appraisers, personal representatives and the like. Depending on the probate’s complexity and the state’s…
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One of the most common reasons people cite for preparing their estate plan is that they want to avoid probate and keep their affairs private. What is probate? Probate is the court process of confirming the validity of the deceased persons’ will (if any) and transferring the assets from the deceased person to the heirs. …
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As the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. In fact, now is a great time to be proactive and plan ahead should you or a loved one fall ill. One of the most important and relatively easy things you…
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The well-being and safety of our clients, prospective clients, and employees from Covid-19 is central to our purpose and our top priority as we join companies around the world responding to the current global health challenge. In order to do our part, we are temporarily closing our office for client appointments. We are available for…
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