Posts by DavidK
Financial Power of Attorney in Arizona: All You Need to Know
A Financial Power of Attorney (POA) is one tool many people overlook when it comes to planning for the future. You never know when life will throw you a curveball, leaving you unable to handle your own finances. Who would step in to manage your bills, investments, or even small things like picking up your…
Read MoreArizona’s Small Estate Affidavit: A Simplified Guide
Losing a loved one is tough, and the last thing you want to deal with is confusing legal paperwork, especially when it comes to transferring their assets. At the Law Office of David I. Karp, PLLC we understand that protecting your family is your top priority, and we’re here to make the estate planning process…
Read MoreDoes a Trust Need to Be Recorded in Arizona?
Imagine spending years building financial security for your family, only to have it tangled in legal challenges or become vulnerable to creditors after you’re gone. Trusts are powerful tools that allow you to control how your assets are managed and distributed. But if you live in Arizona, you might wonder: does a trust need to…
Read MoreArizona Trust Law: Know the Rights of Beneficiaries to Protect Your Inheritance
Understanding trust law is invaluable when it comes to securing your future and ensuring that loved ones are well-cared for. In Arizona, trusts can be powerful tools for inheritance planning, offering both control and protection over assets while providing an efficient way to avoid the time-consuming probate process. But as a beneficiary, your role in…
Read MoreEnd Of Life Decisions Should Not Be Made At The End Of Life
Please input your name and email address to access the webinar.Name* Email* Δ End Of Life Decisions Should Not Be Made At The End Of Life Larry VanHorn is an independent Advanced Planning Advisor in Tucson and in the industry for 20 years working in all aspects of the industry. Larry has managed funeral homes…
Read MoreAre You Prepared to Age Safely at Home Webinar
Please input your name and email address to access the webinar.Name* Email* Δ Are You Prepared to Age Safely at Home? Gerry is Care Consultant and Outreach Specialist with Home Care Assistance. Having the pleasure of working in the health care and senior living arenas in Tucson over the last 12 years, relationship-building has been…
Read MoreShould you store your estate planning documents in a safe deposit box?
Written by Stephanie Watkins, Estate Planning ParalegalFor years legal professionals have advised their clients to store their estate planning documents in a safe deposit box. Safe deposit boxes have always been one of the best document storage solutions: the documents are kept safe from theft or fire and when the lessee of the box is…
Read MoreDoes Having a Trust Prevent a Future Probate?
A key reason many want a revocable living trust is to avoid probate, the often cumbersome and sometime expensive legal process to retitle a deceased’s assets. I once heard probate described as “a lawsuit, against yourself, for the benefit of those who want your stuff.” Many are told that having a trust avoids probate. While…
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