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The holidays are often times of gift-giving. When giving to someone who receives Supplement Security Income Benefits, special consideration should be given to ensure their benefits are not adversely affected.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/how-giftcards-affect-supplemental-security-income-benefits-ssi","title":"How Giftcards Affect Supplemental Security Income Benefits (SSI)","summary":"The holidays are often times of gift-giving. When giving to someone who receives Supplement Security Income Benefits, special consideration should be given to ensure their benefits are not adversely affected.","date_modified":"2023-12-27T13:14:10Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/who-will-inherit-your-llc-interest","html_content":"

If you own an interest in an Arizona Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) you need to take steps to ensure that your interest passes to your chosen loved ones. If you fail to plan, your interest may pass to those you have ...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/who-will-inherit-your-llc-interest","title":"Who Will Inherit Your LLC Interest","summary":"If you own an interest in an Arizona Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) you need to take steps to ensure that your interest passes to your chosen loved ones. If you fail to plan, your interest may pass to those you have ...","date_modified":"2023-12-04T12:56:20Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/final-arrangements-who-is-in-charge-of-making-them","html_content":"

Arizona law directs who has the power and the duty to make final arrangements. Arizona Revised Statutes 36-831(A) provides a list of who has priority and responsibility for “burying the body of or providing other funera...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/final-arrangements-who-is-in-charge-of-making-them","title":"Final Arrangements: Who is in Charge of Making Them?","summary":"Arizona law directs who has the power and the duty to make final arrangements. Arizona Revised Statutes 36-831(A) provides a list of who has priority and responsibility for “burying the body of or providing other funera...","date_modified":"2023-07-20T01:06:40Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/estate-planning-for-your-college-student-or-young-adult","html_content":"

Today, more than ever, Estate Planning is a powerful way to plan for the future. When your child turns 18 years old they legally become an adult and you have no more right to make decisions for them than you would for a...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/estate-planning-for-your-college-student-or-young-adult","title":"Estate Planning For Your College Student or Young Adult.","summary":"Today, more than ever, Estate Planning is a powerful way to plan for the future. When your child turns 18 years old they legally become an adult and you have no more right to make decisions for them than you would for a...","date_modified":"2022-08-11T12:09:49Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/estate-planning-for-military-families","html_content":"

Memorial Day reminds us about the sacrifices that members of the military and their families make every day in service to our country. When it comes to estate planning, military families have unique challenges.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/estate-planning-for-military-families","title":"Estate Planning for Military Families","summary":"Memorial Day reminds us about the sacrifices that members of the military and their families make every day in service to our country. When it comes to estate planning, military families have unique challenges.","date_modified":"2022-05-30T17:41:03Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/importance-of-a-business-plan","html_content":"

Every entrepreneur should have a business plan. If you want to attract investors or top-level talent to your business, a business plan is essential. If you are launching a one-person operation, having a business plan w...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/importance-of-a-business-plan","title":"Importance Of A Business Plan","summary":"Every entrepreneur should have a business plan. If you want to attract investors or top-level talent to your business, a business plan is essential. If you are launching a one-person operation, having a business plan w...","date_modified":"2022-05-12T12:27:30Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/pre-marital-post-marital-and-co-habitation-agreements","html_content":"

Pre-Marital Agreements are both an estate planning and a divorce planning tool. Often these agreements are put together quickly and if there is a divorce, someone is going to regret having signed the agreement. The div...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/pre-marital-post-marital-and-co-habitation-agreements","title":"Pre-Marital, Post-Marital, and Co-habitation Agreements","summary":"Pre-Marital Agreements are both an estate planning and a divorce planning tool. Often these agreements are put together quickly and if there is a divorce, someone is going to regret having signed the agreement. The div...","date_modified":"2022-04-27T12:53:43Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/pet-trusts","html_content":"

For many, pets are family and they should not be forgotten when creating an estate plan.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/pet-trusts","title":"Pet Trusts","summary":"For many, pets are family and they should not be forgotten when creating an estate plan.","date_modified":"2022-03-22T19:28:31Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/inheriting-firearms","html_content":"

If you have created an estate plan, then upon your death your assets will be distributed to those you have chosen to receive them. If they are firearms however, that may not be the case. Whether your wishes are followed...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/inheriting-firearms","title":"Inheriting Firearms","summary":"If you have created an estate plan, then upon your death your assets will be distributed to those you have chosen to receive them. If they are firearms however, that may not be the case. Whether your wishes are followed...","date_modified":"2022-02-25T14:33:06Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/make-estate-planning-your-new-year%E2%80%99s-resolution","html_content":"

A resolution is a decision to do or not to do something. An estate plan is a collection of documents that protects your assets and personal property (your “estate”) and explains how you want to pass them down. It docum...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/make-estate-planning-your-new-year%E2%80%99s-resolution","title":"Make Estate Planning Your New Year’s Resolution","summary":"A resolution is a decision to do or not to do something. An estate plan is a collection of documents that protects your assets and personal property (your “estate”) and explains how you want to pass them down. It docum...","date_modified":"2021-12-31T12:15:35Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/simple-asset-protection","html_content":"

Asset protection is not just for rich people. Arizona law has some asset protection provisions that should be considered in nearly all estate plans. Establishing limited liability companies (LLCs) and irrevocable trust...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/simple-asset-protection","title":"Simple Asset Protection","summary":"Asset protection is not just for rich people. Arizona law has some asset protection provisions that should be considered in nearly all estate plans. Establishing limited liability companies (LLCs) and irrevocable trust...","date_modified":"2021-12-27T14:15:53Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/gift-reporting-requirements","html_content":"

The general rule is that any gift is a taxable gift. The gift tax is a federal tax on transfers of money or property to others while getting nothing (or less than full value) in return.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/gift-reporting-requirements","title":"Gift Reporting Requirements","summary":"The general rule is that any gift is a taxable gift. The gift tax is a federal tax on transfers of money or property to others while getting nothing (or less than full value) in return. ","date_modified":"2021-12-21T11:26:43Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/estate-valuation","html_content":"

The value of your estate is the total value of your assets minus the total liabilities you have.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/estate-valuation","title":"Estate Valuation","summary":"The value of your estate is the total value of your assets minus the total liabilities you have. ","date_modified":"2021-12-12T14:01:16Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/women-and-social-security","html_content":"

Nearly half of couples aged 65 will see one spouse outlive the other by 10 years or more, making it essential to consider how you can maximize your Social Security benefits.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/women-and-social-security","title":"Women and Social Security","summary":"Nearly half of couples aged 65 will see one spouse outlive the other by 10 years or more, making it essential to consider how you can maximize your Social Security benefits.","date_modified":"2021-10-22T12:06:16Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/trust-administration","html_content":"

Trust administration refers to a trustee’s administration of trust property and the tasks performed by a trustee in managing a trust. This includes the very specific tasks that are outlined in the trust document as well ...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/trust-administration","title":"Trust Administration","summary":"Trust administration refers to a trustee’s administration of trust property and the tasks performed by a trustee in managing a trust. This includes the very specific tasks that are outlined in the trust document as well ...","date_modified":"2021-03-09T12:45:50Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/four-things-to-do-within-24-hours-of-a-loved-one%E2%80%99s-death","html_content":"

1. Determine whether any of the loved one’s property needs to be safeguarded, such as valuable assets, motor vehicles, a home or vacant rental property. Ask who has keys to vehicles and properties. Take steps to secur...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/four-things-to-do-within-24-hours-of-a-loved-one%E2%80%99s-death","title":"Four Things To Do Within 24 Hours Of A Loved One’s Death","summary":"1. Determine whether any of the loved one’s property needs to be safeguarded, such as valuable assets, motor vehicles, a home or vacant rental property. Ask who has keys to vehicles and properties. Take steps to secur...","date_modified":"2021-01-11T13:47:25Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/contesting-a-will","html_content":"

Interested Persons. Only “interested” persons have legal standing to challenge a will in Arizona. An heir, who is a descendant of the deceased but not named in the will, or a beneficiary, who is a party actually named ...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/contesting-a-will","title":"Contesting a Will","summary":"Interested Persons. Only “interested” persons have legal standing to challenge a will in Arizona. An heir, who is a descendant of the deceased but not named in the will, or a beneficiary, who is a party actually named ...","date_modified":"2020-11-17T02:51:34Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/what-happens-to-your-digital-assets-when-you-die","html_content":"

Digital assets include any digital record you own or have control over. This includes your email accounts, blogs, social media accounts, financial accounts, digital files (music, photos, movies), apps, frequent flyer mi...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/what-happens-to-your-digital-assets-when-you-die","title":"WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS WHEN YOU DIE","summary":"Digital assets include any digital record you own or have control over. This includes your email accounts, blogs, social media accounts, financial accounts, digital files (music, photos, movies), apps, frequent flyer mi...","date_modified":"2020-06-15T12:26:30Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/ethical-wills","html_content":"

An Ethical Will, or Legacy Letter, is a personal document that communicates your personal values, experiences, and life lessons to your loved ones. They can bring those left behind comfort and peace of mind.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/ethical-wills","title":"Ethical Wills","summary":"An Ethical Will, or Legacy Letter, is a personal document that communicates your personal values, experiences, and life lessons to your loved ones. They can bring those left behind comfort and peace of mind. ","date_modified":"2020-06-04T12:17:31Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/covid-19-and-the-do-it-yourself-estate-plan","html_content":"

These days we are being bombarded with advertisements for DIY wills and other estate planning documents. There are many different kinds of software and forms being marketed that claim to provide a plan that you can compl...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/covid-19-and-the-do-it-yourself-estate-plan","title":"COVID-19 and the Do It Yourself Estate Plan","summary":"These days we are being bombarded with advertisements for DIY wills and other estate planning documents. There are many different kinds of software and forms being marketed that claim to provide a plan that you can compl...","date_modified":"2020-05-04T13:45:39Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/motor-vehicle-beneficiary-designation","html_content":"

When a loved one passes away it is not uncommon for families to fight over their possessions. If their assets are subject to probate, all heirs and beneficiaries of the estate will be given notice of the court proceedin...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/motor-vehicle-beneficiary-designation","title":"Motor Vehicle Beneficiary Designation","summary":"When a loved one passes away it is not uncommon for families to fight over their possessions. If their assets are subject to probate, all heirs and beneficiaries of the estate will be given notice of the court proceedin...","date_modified":"2020-04-24T12:43:38Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/what-is-estate-planning","html_content":"

When you hear “estate planning” you probably imagine immense wealth and old money. You may not think it is something you’d ever have to deal with yourself. But the reality is anyone over the age of 18 could benefit fro...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/what-is-estate-planning","title":"What is Estate Planning?","summary":"When you hear “estate planning” you probably imagine immense wealth and old money. You may not think it is something you’d ever have to deal with yourself. But the reality is anyone over the age of 18 could benefit fro...","date_modified":"2020-03-26T12:58:38Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/10-ways-to-organize-your-affairs-before-the-end-of-the-year","html_content":"

The end of the year is quickly approaching and now is a good time to ensure that your affairs are in order. There are a few items that can help protect you and your loved ones from unforeseen circumstances in the new yea...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/10-ways-to-organize-your-affairs-before-the-end-of-the-year","title":"10 Ways to Organize Your Affairs Before the End of the Year","summary":"The end of the year is quickly approaching and now is a good time to ensure that your affairs are in order. There are a few items that can help protect you and your loved ones from unforeseen circumstances in the new yea...","date_modified":"2019-12-21T14:41:31Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/funding-your-trust","html_content":"

These days many people choose a revocable living trust instead of relying on a will or joint ownership in their estate plan. They prefer the time and cost savings, plus the added control over assets that a living trust ...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/funding-your-trust","title":"Funding Your Trust","summary":"These days many people choose a revocable living trust instead of relying on a will or joint ownership in their estate plan. They prefer the time and cost savings, plus the added control over assets that a living trust ...","date_modified":"2019-12-12T13:11:23Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/naming-a-trust-beneficiary-of-your-ira-or-retirement-account","html_content":"

Setting up a trust and then preparing a will are important steps in creating an estate plan. But then you have to decide what assets are to go into the trust, and how to handle your retirement plan or IRA. IRAs and r...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/naming-a-trust-beneficiary-of-your-ira-or-retirement-account","title":"Naming A Trust Beneficiary of Your IRA or Retirement Account","summary":" Setting up a trust and then preparing a will are important steps in creating an estate plan. But then you have to decide what assets are to go into the trust, and how to handle your retirement plan or IRA. IRAs and r...","date_modified":"2019-10-28T13:18:58Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/determining-heirs-under-arizona-law","html_content":"

Have you wondered what would happen to your assets if you don't have an estate plan (will or trust)? If you don't have a plan, then Arizona has a plan for you, and that plan can be found in the Arizona Probate Code.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/determining-heirs-under-arizona-law","title":"Determining Heirs Under Arizona Law","summary":"Have you wondered what would happen to your assets if you don't have an estate plan (will or trust)? If you don't have a plan, then Arizona has a plan for you, and that plan can be found in the Arizona Probate Code.","date_modified":"2019-10-17T12:44:40Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/gifts-to-minors","html_content":"

Making gifts to minors is an important part of many estate plans. The gifts should be made pursuant to the Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. An interest in virtually any property may be transferred to a minor un...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/gifts-to-minors","title":"Gifts to Minors","summary":"Making gifts to minors is an important part of many estate plans. The gifts should be made pursuant to the Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. An interest in virtually any property may be transferred to a minor un...","date_modified":"2019-10-13T13:48:19Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/making-gifts","html_content":"

We are often asked about lifetime gifts (gifts made during a person's lifetime). Lifetime gifts are often a good way to ensure property passes to the chosen individual while allowing the donor to witness the joy the gif...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/making-gifts","title":"Making Gifts","summary":"We are often asked about lifetime gifts (gifts made during a person's lifetime). Lifetime gifts are often a good way to ensure property passes to the chosen individual while allowing the donor to witness the joy the gif...","date_modified":"2019-10-10T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/common-estate-planning-mistakes","html_content":"

Many estate planning mistakes fall into one of several categories. Every plan has unique features but the same problems and mistakes can occur. All of these mistakes are avoidable with a little knowledge and a meeting ...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/common-estate-planning-mistakes","title":"Common Estate Planning Mistakes","summary":"Many estate planning mistakes fall into one of several categories. Every plan has unique features but the same problems and mistakes can occur. All of these mistakes are avoidable with a little knowledge and a meeting ...","date_modified":"2019-09-11T13:43:20Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/importance-of-powers-of-attorney","html_content":"

If you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated, you want someone who can help manage your financial and medical affairs. By naming that person in a legal document called a power of attorney, you give that person...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/importance-of-powers-of-attorney","title":"Importance of Powers of Attorney","summary":"If you become temporarily or permanently incapacitated, you want someone who can help manage your financial and medical affairs. By naming that person in a legal document called a power of attorney, you give that person...","date_modified":"2019-08-30T21:29:06Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/why-you-need-an-estate-plan","html_content":"

An estate plan goes much further than a will. Not only does it deal with the distribution of assets and legacy wishes, but it may help you and your heirs pay less in taxes, fees, and court courts. Everyone with assets...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/why-you-need-an-estate-plan","title":"Why You Need An Estate Plan ","summary":"An estate plan goes much further than a will. Not only does it deal with the distribution of assets and legacy wishes, but it may help you and your heirs pay less in taxes, fees, and court courts. Everyone with assets...","date_modified":"2019-06-22T14:12:17Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/what-is-legal-competency","html_content":"

We are sometimes faced with the question of whether a potential client has capacity to execute new or updated estate planning documents.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/what-is-legal-competency","title":"What is Legal Competency?","summary":"We are sometimes faced with the question of whether a potential client has capacity to execute new or updated estate planning documents. ","date_modified":"2019-05-12T14:11:06Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/health-care-directives","html_content":"

Advance directive is the general term used to refer to documents that provide direction on your health care. The two most common types of advance directives are the Living Will and the Durable Power of Attorney For Healt...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/health-care-directives","title":"Health Care Directives","summary":"Advance directive is the general term used to refer to documents that provide direction on your health care. The two most common types of advance directives are the Living Will and the Durable Power of Attorney For Healt...","date_modified":"2019-05-09T01:52:13Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/what-is-probate","html_content":"

There are few things as traumatic as dealing with the death of a loved one. There are things we can do to ease the pain for those we leave behind. Many people tell us they want to avoid probate, but they don’t know what...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/what-is-probate","title":"What is Probate?","summary":"There are few things as traumatic as dealing with the death of a loved one. There are things we can do to ease the pain for those we leave behind. Many people tell us they want to avoid probate, but they don’t know what...","date_modified":"2019-05-08T01:54:25Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/non-probate-assets","html_content":"

Non-probate assets are property that won't be required to go through a probate process after you die and will instead pass directly to your heirs. Owning non-probate property is one way to avoid a time-consuming, and of...

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/non-probate-assets","title":"Non-Probate Assets","summary":"Non-probate assets are property that won't be required to go through a probate process after you die and will instead pass directly to your heirs. Owning non-probate property is one way to avoid a time-consuming, and of...","date_modified":"2019-04-29T13:50:30Z"},{"id":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/legal-documents-everyone-should-have","html_content":"

Everyone knows they should have a will, but there are other estate documents that you should have. Below are four documents that everyone should have.

","url":"https://ahlerslaw.net/f/legal-documents-everyone-should-have","title":"Legal Documents Everyone Should Have","summary":"Everyone knows they should have a will, but there are other estate documents that you should have. Below are four documents that everyone should have.","date_modified":"2019-04-03T01:25:50Z"}]}