by Andrew Mathers | Nov 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Survey results show that almost half of Arizona residents in this age group are unprepared for the future. We at Andrew Mathers Law wanted to know a little bit more about our neighbors, so we put together a survey asking Arizona residents if they have a will or...
by Andrew Mathers | Sep 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our team is proud to announce the first winner of the Andrew S. Mathers Scholarship, Ava Baumgarten! Take a look at her essay on the importance of hard work in her life here. Because her father serves as a firefighter, she worked hard to make her (and her...
by Andrew Mathers | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you pass away, your family may need to visit a probate court in order to claim their inheritance. This can happen if you own property (like a house, car, bank account, investment account, or other asset) in only your name. Although having a will is a good basic...
by Andrew Mathers | Mar 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are several reasons why you should update your existing trust or perhaps your entire estate plan. While estate planning documents do not necessarily have a shelf life, they may not fulfill your goals when your circumstances change. Of course, having estate...
by Andrew Mathers | Feb 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Yes! Everyone needs a will, trust, or both to ensure your legacy is passed on in the way you intend, to provide for children, spouse, and family members, and in the case of trusts, to avoid probate. Wills and trusts are not just for the wealthy: A well-drafted plan...
by Andrew Mathers | Feb 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hiring an estate planner is an important decision as you are seeking advice on how to protect your loved ones once you are gone. For this reason, it is critical to hire an attorney with experience – good knowledge of estate planning and how to use the tools...
by Andrew Mathers | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
The year 2018 has been no stranger to natural disasters. From multiple earthquakes, back-to-back hurricanes, and raging wildfires, the United States and abroad has suffered some serious natural disasters. These acts of nature can devastate your life and your family....
by Andrew Mathers | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you or someone you know has received an inheritance, it is important for you to understand how to manage your basis “step up.” A “step up” in basis is the adjustment of the value of an appreciated asset – for tax purposes – upon inheritance. IRS Taxes...
by Andrew Mathers | Jan 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
In its simplest terms, a trust is a legal arrangement in which a trustee holds and manages assets for the benefit of one or more beneficiaries. The trustee owns the assets, enters into contracts on behalf of the trust, manages the trust’s investments as its trustee,...
by Andrew Mathers | Jan 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
You probably know that the practice of medicine is a profession fraught with the risk of liability. It’s not just medical malpractice claims either (although those are certainly scary enough). It’s the entire scope of risk from being in business, including...
