Flagstaff Estate Planning Lawyer

EXPERIENCED ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS in Flagstaff, AZ

Creating an Estate Plan is creating a procedure on how to properly distribute your assets after you pass away. You've worked hard for the life you've created and personal belongings can be priceless. A proper estate plan can save your family time and frustration, and most importantly, ensure that they are taken care of after you are gone. Estate plans can also make sure you are cared for as you wish in the case of incapacitation.

A common misconception people have is the belief that an estate plan is not something you have to worry about until you're older. However, creating the appropriate estate plan can also help protect your assets at any point in your life that you may still be alive but incapacitated or unable to make decisions for yourself.

At Glazer, Hammond & Smets, PLLC, we want to make sure all of your wishes are executed succinctly and properly. We will discuss all your legal options so that you can create the best plan possible for yourself and your family.

OUR LEGAL TEAM PROVIDES EFFECTIVE AND EXPERIENCED COUNSEL FOR:

• Revocable Living Trusts
• Trust Certificates
• Probate
• Wills
• Living Wills
• Beneficiary Deeds
• Power of Attorney documents
• Estate & Gift Taxes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Estate Planning: 10 Things You Should Know in Arizona
• Revocable Trust v. Will in Arizona: What's The Difference?

ALREADY HAVE AN ESTATE PLAN?

An estate plan is an arrangement you always want to make sure is up to date. It may become important for you to amend your current estate plan to ensure it still reflects your life plan and wishes. We recommend reviewing your estate plan every 3-5 years to confirm your plan is still aligned with your intentions.

When you need to update your estate plan:

1. A death in the family;
2. If you want a new trustee for your trust or personal representative for your will;
3. A birth in the family;
4. A divorce;
5. A new marriage;
6. If you want to disinherit a child;
7. If you want to add or change beneficiaries, including a charity;
8. If one for more of your beneficiaries predeceased you;
9. If any of your beneficiaries have special, or changes, need that you want your estate plan to address.
10. If you received an inheritance or additional assets;
11. If you want a new person to have power of attorney (healthcare or durable financial);
12. New tax laws may have been enacted since you created your estate plan

Other big life events may trigger the need to amend or update your estate plan. Ultimately, you should consider amending or updating your estate plan whenever your relationships, goals or assets have changed. Additionally, documents may need to be updated as new tax laws are in place. At Glazer, Hammond & Smets, PLLC we can amend, restate, or draft new documents so your estate plan is up to date and in line with your desires.

With over 50 years of combined experience, we can help. Our firm possesses the dedication, determination, and compassion necessary to help you successfully plan for the future. Call us at (928) 213-5916 or Contact Us Here to speak with one of our experienced estate planning attorneys!