By John Even | Published February 13, 2026 | Posted in Estate Planning |
The Greatest Valentine You Can Leave: The Love Letter Every Estate Needs Valentine’s Day is filled with familiar expressions of love—cards written in flowing script, roses carefully chosen, chocolates shared at the end of a long day. These gestures matter. They communicate affection, presence, and care in the moment. But there is another kind of Read More
Read MoreRemember to Give Back This Holiday Season! There lots of ways that you can give to your favorite charity this Holiday Season! This blog discusses several different ways to give to charity for year-end and discusses different ways to give to charities in your estate plan. Five State Tax Credits for Arizona Taxpayers First, before Read More
Read MoreHope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! At this time of the year, I am especially grateful for my family and all the blessings that God has given me. I am also grateful for some good news that I received a few weeks ago. Earlier this Fall, I was selected by Phoenix Magazine as one of their Read More
Read MoreBefore You Escape This Summer: Why Arizonans Should Update Their Estate Plans The Summer Getaway Mindset Summer is here, and for many Arizonans, that means planning a well-deserved escape. Whether you’re heading to the cool mountains of Flagstaff, the sandy beaches of California, or a dream destination abroad, there’s one important thing you shouldn’t Read More
Read MoreHow Does a Living Trust Work in Arizona? When you pass away, there are two possibilities: either you have a plan for your assets, or the state has one for you. If you don’t have an estate plan, state intestate laws determine how your assets are distributed—often in ways that may not align with your wishes. If you want Read More
Read MoreCrafting Your Final Love Letter: A Gift of Peace for Your Loved Ones In the journey of estate planning, there is an often-overlooked aspect beyond the wills and trusts — the emotional legacy we leave behind for our families. A recent article by Mark Cussen sparked my reflection on the significance of writing a final Read More
Read MoreLocation, Location, Location! Safeguarding your Legacy: The Importance of Informing Your Family About the Location of Your Estate Planning Documents In the whirlwind of life, it’s easy to overlook critical aspects of planning for the future, such as creating a comprehensive estate plan. However, simply having these documents in place is not enough. Equally Read More
Read More3 Ways to Deal with Real Estate in Arizona Probates Real estate, especially residential real estate, is typically the asset that causes most estates to go into probate. However, whether probate is necessary or not, there are three main ways to deal with a house in an estate: Distribute It Out to a Beneficiary; Sell Read More
Read MoreNow Is the Time to Get Your Important Documents in Order Happy New Year! As you are making your new year’s resolutions, now is also a great time to get your important documents in order. Here is a quick checklist of five things that you can do to get your important documents in order. I Read More
Read More5 Things to Know About Closing an AZ Probate After you have fully administered a probate case, what are the steps necessary to close an Arizona estate? This blog discusses five things you need to do when closing an Arizona probate case. 1. Decide Whether to Close Formally or Informally. A probate proceeding can be Read More
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