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Hands reviewing a beneficiary designation form, the document that overrides both a will and a trust.

Will vs Trust in Arizona and What Neither One Controls

Quick Answer: A will directs assets through Arizona probate court. A trust holds…

24 AugEstate & Legacy
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A single-story Tucson home of the kind that often remains deeded in an owner's personal name rather than their trust.

What Funding a Trust Actually Requires in Arizona

Quick Answer: Funding a trust means changing the legal owner of your assets…

21 AugEstate & Legacy
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Cash and a calculator on a financial statement, the arithmetic behind what an annuity withdrawal actually costs after the surrender charge.

Annuity Surrender Charges Explained

Quick Answer: An annuity surrender charge is a fee the insurance company takes…

19 AugRetirement Income
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An owner signing a buy-sell agreement.

What Is a Buy-Sell Agreement

Quick Answer: A buy-sell agreement is a contract between business owners that decides…

17 AugBusiness Transition
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Two Tucson parents reviewing their estate planning documents together at their kitchen table.

How to Choose a Guardian for Your Child in Your Arizona Will

Quick Answer: In Arizona, a parent can name a guardian for a minor…

17 AugEstate & Legacy
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A Tucson business owner and his key operations manager reviewing work together in an equipment yard.

What a Section 162 Bonus Plan Actually Does

Quick Answer: A Section 162 bonus plan is an arrangement where your company…

14 AugBusiness Transition
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Business Exit

A Guide to Exit Planning for Business Owners

Quick Answer: Exit planning for business owners is the multi-year process of preparing…

11 AugBusiness Transition
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Does Retirement Income Affect Medicare Premiums

Quick Answer: Yes. Medicare premiums are based on income, and the income Medicare…

11 AugRetirement Income
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The Bucket Strategy for Retirement

Quick Answer: The bucket strategy splits your retirement savings into three groups based…

11 AugRetirement Income
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