Elder Law Issues

Advance Directives in Practice

Have you ever heard of an Advance Directive? Do you know what this document is? How do Advance Directives work in practice? What is the difference between...

Buying a House for (with?) Your Child

Are you considering buying a house for your child? Or maybe helping finance the purchase with a loan or gift? We have so many questions for you. Are...

Co-Fiduciaries (Trustees, Agents, Personal Representatives)

Should you name co-fiduciaries in your estate planning documents? In other words, should you name your two (or more) children to serve as joint successor...

Notes on How to Hold Title to a Vehicle

Arizonans can hold title to a vehicle your name, in joint names or in the name of your revocable living trust. Which should you use?

As it happens,...

Joint Representation of Spouses in Estate Planning

We usually agree to joint representation of spouses in estate planning. Most married couples would be surprised to hear that there is any controversy...