Estate planning may not be as fun as carving pumpkins or picking out costumes, but it's one of the kindest gifts you can leave your loved ones.

If you want an extra layer of security and peace of mind, you can create a revocable living trust. A trust would have helped ...

We constantly hear from advisors that we should plan our affairs in such a way as to avoid probate. What does the phrase mean and what property is subject to the probate process? What planning is ...

Jehan Crump-Gibson is an accomplished attorney and founder of her own law firm, Greal Lakes Legal Group, PLLC, specializing in business, real estate, and probate law. With over 16 years of experience, ...

Probate is a largely misunderstood but generally feared concept. Over half of the respondents to a recent study said that they have no idea about the costs involved in probate, and that they perceive ...

Trust planning is a good way to avoid probate and to protect assets, but all trusts do not serve the same purpose. The ...

Jehan Crump-Gibson is an accomplished attorney and founder of her own law firm, Greal Lakes Legal Group, PLLC, specializing in business, real estate, and probate law. With over 16 years of experience, ...

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Your legacy is more than just what you’ve earned. It’s the story of your life, and the people you care about most. With thoughtful planning, you can create a clear roadmap that protects your assets, ...

When a loved one dies, the last thing you want to think about is the headache, time and expense of going to Probate Court to settle the estate. There are several ways to avoid probate in Arizona. The ...