Estate planning is as personal as each individual or couple who creates one. Working with an experienced Glendale estate planning attorney can help you create an estate plan that ensures your wishes are carried out after your death with a minimum of tax burdens, legal hurdles, or other obstacles for those you…
Parents of teenagers who are considering divorce face some of the same challenges as the parents of younger children, as well as some challenges that are unique to raising teens. Arizona’s family law courts prefer that parents create joint parenting time plans when possible, which are intended to allow each parent…
Divorce changes the lives of those involved. It means striking out on your own, changing how you and your spouse deal with the children, and facing complex financial issues. Divorce also means it is time to reconsider your estate plans. Even if you divorce, many of the designations in your…
If you are considering divorce and you have school-age children, one of your biggest concerns may be how to tell your child or children about the divorce. Your desire to shield them from anger, frustration, pain, and fear may be great, and you may wonder how much they understand. No…
Arizona residents who create estate plans often do so to seek peace of mind. An estate plan ensures that your instructions are clear after your death and that your wishes for your property are carried out. Certain estate plan documents, such as a power of attorney, may also be used to…
In the famous first line of Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy wrote that “every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Certainly, no one knows the relationships between you and your planned heirs better than you do, which includes knowing when and where conflicts are most likely to arise when it…
During the divorce process, you and your spouse may benefit by coming to an agreement regarding several issues. Some of those issues might include division of the marital property, child custody arrangements, and whether child and/or spousal support is needed. Despite the large role that finances may play in these…
Before you meet with an experienced Phoenix estate planning attorney like the team at Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., you may wish to consider several questions. Careful consideration of your answers to these questions can help you clarify what will likely be part of your estate and what you want to happen…
In 1998, Arizona’s legislature passed a law to create the option of a “covenant marriage” This option does not affect the standard laws for Arizona marriages, but it creates a separate option for couples who wish to choose it. Some of the basics of covenant marriage are discussed below: You…
Marriage and divorce may affect Social Security retirement or disability benefits in several ways. Understanding how marriage and Social Security laws work can help you protect any benefits you may receive in the event that you proceed through a divorce. What Are Some Social Security Spousal Benefits? The Social Security Administration (SSA) allows spouses…
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