Phoenix Attorney Handling Wills and Trusts
"Everyone should have a will." You have no doubt heard this statement, and assumed that you would put a will in place "someday." A will is a useful tool for a smooth transition of assets from one generation to the next in accordance with a decedent's wishes.
Contact an experienced estate planning lawyer at our firm in Phoenix or Mesa, Arizona, regarding the preparation, review or administration of a last will and testament.
Most people assume that they will grow old and die naturally at a ripe old age. Reality, however, tells a different story. Premature deaths are a reality for many people as a result of such causes as heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, motor vehicle and other accidents, suicide and homicide. Preparing a will offers the opportunity for thoughtful asset protection both before and after death.
A will may deal with other issues besides finances. For example, a will can be used to name guardians for minor children, and to distribute property such as real estate and motor vehicles. It can name the executor or executrix (personal representative) who will administer a complex or simple will. Trusts and conservatorships can be stipulated in the last will and testament.
In estate planning law, experience counts.
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Discuss your estate planning intentions, goals and needs with an experienced, knowledgeable and caring estate planning lawyer at the law offices of Gillespie, Shields & Associates, P.A. Contact us if a family member has died and you wish for advice on how to interpret the will and administer the estate.
