A previous article discussed the limitations of a will, and what a trust is and how it may better help you achieve your estate planning goals. A common misconception is that only the rich benefit from setting up a revocable living trust. In reality, trust-based estate...
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Sharia-Compliant Estate Plans: New Article
This month, Managing Attorney Yaser Ali published his latest article on Islamic estate planning, discussing the creation and design of sharia-compliant estate plans for Muslim clients seeking to integrate unique religious preferences into conventional trust-based...
Book Review: Living Trusts for Everyone
A will may not be the best way to protect and care for your family. In his book, Living Trusts for Everyone: Why a Will is Not the Way to Avoid Probate, Protect Heirs, and Settle Estates, Ronald Farrington Sharp clarifies a common misconception around trusts: that...
Yaser Ali co-authors Islamic estate planning article
Managing attorney Yaser Ali co-authored a journal article with attorney Martin M. Shenkman about the creation of Sharia-compliant estate plans last year. This article serves as a comprehensive primer for how estate planners can integrate an understanding of religion...
After a loved one’s death
Understanding and handling their affairs The death of a friend or relative - even when expected - can be devastating for their loved ones. It can take time to mourn and heal from the loss. This can make it extremely difficult to manage your friend or relative’s...
An estate plan you can trust
The benefits of revocable living trusts Clients that call our office often ask about setting up a document that will provide guidance for how their assets, end-of-life decisions, and agent appointments should be handled. To achieve this, they often ask about how to...
Executing Estate Plans During a Pandemic
Legal Formalities During a Pandemic The following is a portion of an Article our managing attorney, Yaser Ali, co-authored for Leimberg Information Services Inc. on May 11, 2020. It covers estate planning formalities in Arizona before and during the Covid-19...
Preparing for Uncertainty in Light of COVID-19
youtubeembedcode.com/nl/ www://add-link-exchange.com Confronting difficult questions - guidance on questions we should be thinking about during these tumultuous times. Dear Friends, The past few days have been an emotional roller coaster...
Estate Planning Lessons from Kobe Bryant
The tragic death of Kobe Bryant is a reminder that it’s never too early to create a plan to protect your family. Kobe Bryant, the legendary basketball star for the Los Angeles Lakers, died tragically in a helicopter crash at the age of 41 – along with his 13-year old...
New ABA Book – Estate Planning for the Muslim Client
Building an Islamic Estate Planning Practice As most of you know, over the past few years I've developed a niche law practice helping Muslim clients around the country with their estate and business planning needs. What started out as a small component of my practice...