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The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA-2012) was enacted on January 2, 2013, effectively saving us from falling off the Estate & Gift Tax “Fiscal Cliff” that threatened us at the end of 2012. ATRA-2012 was a welcome relief for many families who worried that the estate and gift tax exemption would fall back to a $1.0 million exemption … [Read more...] about AB Trust Planning vs. Portability Under ATRA-2012 – To “B” or Not to “B”: #EstatePlanningAttorney
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A frustrated son recently wrote into a well-known advice columnist, lamenting the fact that his father refused to create a trust based estate plan or even a will that would designate how his property and various businesses should be handled in the event of his passing. The son questioned whether such action was "selfish." Our Mesa estate … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Lawyer: A Will Makes Your Passing Easier on Heirs
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Over the course of the last century, the number of U.S. residents over the age of 65 has increased 11-fold, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age of our population is expected to continue to rise. Where 1 in 25 Americans was elderly in 1900, they now comprise 1 in every 8 residents. By 2050, we can expect that ratio to rise to … [Read more...] about Combating Financial Abuse of Elderly in Mesa
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When beloved actor James Gandolfini died unexpectedly at age 51 while on vacation this summer, it spurred a number of relevant discussions about estate planning. Our Mesa estate planning attorneys know that estate planning as a whole is treated as rather dull, dry material. However, in the down-to-earth Gandolfini, many of us saw a part of … [Read more...] about Arizona Estate Planning Lessons From James Gandolfini’s Death
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Having a will is an important way to make sure that your final wishes are respected and carried out. Unfortunately, nearly three-quarters of Americans under the age of 34 say they don't have a last will and testament; more than 40 percent of Baby Boomers don't have one. Our Mesa estate planning attorneys know a lot of this has to do with the fact … [Read more...] about A Living Will vs. a Simple Will: Which Do You Need?
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Our Arizona probate attorneys realize that probate is a term that may bring with it fear into the hearts of many family members. Usually, it is because of horror stories they have heard or even experienced themselves with a loved one’s estate. Many advisors, non-attorney "trust mills," and even probate attorneys will tout the need to do proper … [Read more...] about Should Avoiding Probate Be Your First Priority in Arizona Estate Planning?
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