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Arizona Estate Planning Attorney Helps Protect Your Assets

Preserving your family’s wealth for future generations

Whether you’re planning the parameters of your future medical care or establishing support for loved ones upon your death, John Even can help with all aspects of your estate plan, including:

  • Advance directives (living wills and pro-life health care declarations)
  • Estate tax issues
  • Choosing the appropriate executor
  • Guardianships and conservatorships
  • Living trusts
  • Wills

Estate planning documents are extremely flexible and can be designed to fit your unique needs. I work closely with you to determine your goals and create precise instruments to carry out your intentions.

Securing your legacy

You’ve worked hard for your family, so knowing that you have planned for their long-term well-being and financial security can bring you great comfort. We thoroughly analyze your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing a guardianship for your children, caring for your pets, supporting personal charitable causes, and protecting your loved ones.

Draft your advance directive and last will and testament

A will is essential at every stage of your life. Your advance directive (living will or pro-life health care declaration) sets the parameters for medical intervention should you become incapacitated. This assures that when you are most vulnerable, your wishes will be honored.

Your last will provides the opportunity to distribute your property, establish care for your children, and otherwise express your wishes upon your death. A will is necessary if you intend to leave property to a person or entity other than a blood relative, such as a friend or a charity. If you die without a will, the court determines how your property is distributed, who cares for your children, and even what happens to your pet – making decisions that might not reflect your desires.

I can help you in drafting your wills and your advance directives according to your wishes, not the state’s wishes.

Changing your will

As your life changes, so must your estate plan. You should update your will periodically throughout your life. I draft valid codicils that address changes in your financial situation, marital status, number of children, charitable interests, and general lifestyle decisions.

Appointment of guardians

If you have minor children, your will allows you to make decisions about their future care. Naming a guardian is especially important if you are a single parent, but even married couples must consider the remote possibility of perishing in a common incident. If you do not name a guardian, the court will appoint one whose decisions may be in conflict with your parenting goals. You can also make arrangements for your pets’ care in your will, even naming a guardian to assume ownership.

Contact an estate planning lawyer you can trust.

For comprehensive estate planning services in Phoenix and throughout Arizona, call John Even at 602-663-9263 or contact my office online to schedule a consultation.

 

 

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  • Testimonials
    • "Once I made my initial call to Mr. Even‘s office I never looked back – great decision! His staff is courteous, caring and efficient. Mr. Even is professional, highly knowledgeable, good listener and adviser. I highly recommend Mr. Even. It is a privilege to have him on my team!"  -Trusts & Estates May 14, 2018

    • "John is an excellent wordsmith, and did a great job of putting my thoughts, ideas, and issues into a clear legal document. I have known and worked with him for 25 years on business issues, including business purchases, of two companies and then selling them for retirement. He is also a delightful person to work with and has an excellent group of to-workers."  -Estate Planning May 3, 2018

    • "He was willing to spend time explaining things."  -Estate Planning February 24, 2018

    • "We were referred to John by a neighbor and, frankly, couldn’t be happier with the responsiveness and quality of service. The estate planning services we’ve received in the past pale in comparison. Very, very pleased with the process and breadth of estate planning John provided."  -Trust & Estates October 10, 2017

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      1221 East Osborn Road
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      Phoenix, Arizona 85014
      Phone: 602-277-7000
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