Category: Trusts

Introduction An executor is responsible for managing the affairs of a deceased person’s estate. Also referred to as a personal representative, an executor is

Introduction Complex family dynamics can quickly complicate estate planning. If there is conflict between a trustee and beneficiary, the trustee may attempt to remove

Introduction QTIP trusts allow a married adult to provide lifetime income for their surviving spouse without jeopardizing the inheritance intended for children from a previous

Introduction When an Arizona resident passes away, their estate will need to be settled through probate. Assuming the decedent left a will and none

Introduction Can you amend your living trust without an attorney in Arizona? When and how should you do so?  Most financial experts say that

Introduction Special needs trusts are used to provide protection and security to disabled persons who may need supplemental income or more financial independence. At

Introduction A trust is a legal entity created by a document called a trust agreement. The agreement will spell out the trust’s purpose, who

Introduction Trusts are a massively underused estate planning tool. They are formed by drafting a trust agreement that clearly sets forth the trust’s operating

Introduction Trusts come up in just about every discussion on estate planning. There are those who tout trusts as a one-size-fits all approach to