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    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 26.1



    This issue’s articles include:

    • Telemedicine Grows Increasingly Popular
    • The Many Faces of Retirement
    • Staying Fit at home
    • Is Your Estate Plan Up to Date?
    • Can You Guess this Legacy?

    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 25.4



    This issue’s articles include:

    • The Science of Happiness
    • The Advantages of Being Over 50
    • Loneliness Can Actually Be Toxic
    • When Time Is Short

    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 25.3



    This issue’s articles include:

    • Teaching Children the Value of Money
    • How One Word Can Boost Your Mood by 25 Percent
    • Combating Ageism in the Workplace
    • Do You Have an IRA?

    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 25.2



    This issue’s articles include:

    • Need to Provide for a Loved One with a Disability?
    • Helping a Loved One Cope
    • The New Faces of Giving
    • Planning for the Possibility of Long-Term Care
    • Can You Guess this Legacy?

    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 25.1



    This issue’s articles include:

    • How to Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate
    • How to Create Your Own Advisor Network
    • Sleep Deprivation Won’t Just Leave You Tired
    • Estate Planning for Blended Families
    • Can You Guess this Legacy?

    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 24.4



    This issue’s articles include:

    • Family Get-Togethers Could Be the Perfect Time to Talk About Your Estate Plan
    • Want to Leave a Lasting Legacy?
    • Tips for Healthier Recipes
    • The 7 Goals of an Effective Estate Plan
    • Can You Guess this Legacy?

    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 24.3



    This issue’s articles include:

    • Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes Everyone Can Learn From
    • The Benefits of Lifelong Learning
    • Want to Improve Your Memory?
    • The Grey Divorce Epidemic
    • Can You Guess this Legacy?

    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 24.2



    This issue’s articles include:

    • Avoid the Opioid Addiction Epidemic
    • Safe Traveling Tips for Seniors
    • Retirement Planning
    • Taking Retirement Distributions
    • Can You Guess this Legacy?

    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 24.1



    This issue’s articles include:

    • When is the Best Time to Start Planning for Next Year’s Taxes?
    • The Ins and Outs of 529 Plans
    • Scent Preservation Kits? They Really Work
    • Does a Child You Love Have Special Needs?
    • Can You Guess this Legacy?

    Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 23.4



    This issue’s articles include:

    • Social Media Friends Versus Connecting in Person
    • The Stress Factor
    • Avoid Family Disputes Over Asset Distribution
    • Different Beneficiaries, Different Trusts
    • Guess This Legacy

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    In this day and age it is very rewarding and comforting to make a major decision for the long-term security of your family. Over 14 years ago we decided upon the Kinghorn Heritage Family to create our family trust. Through the years it became very evident that this decision was a major and necessary step for a secure future in an ever-changing legal climate. The Kinghorn Family has been a close friend that has always been there to serve our family.

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    What to do when you have lost a loved one

    If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, and you need guidance on what to do next, we can help.

    If your loved one passed away with no estate plan or a Will

    Dying without an estate plan, is called dying intestate. The estate will be subject to state intestacy laws and go through probate court. This means the division and distribution of the estate will be subject to a predetermined formula, usually providing half of the estate to a spouse, and the remaining half allocated in equal portions to the biological children. A Will guarantees death probate. The probate court will take over at the time of death to make sure debts are paid, assets are distributed to heirs, and any loose ends are taken care of. All property that is controlled by the Will must go through the probate court. It is a demanding and challenging job, with many deadlines to be met, most of which are within nine months of the person’s death, the mourning period for the family. Depending on the size of the estate, the complexity of the estate plan and the nature and extent of the assets involved, there may be additional demands placed on the executor.

    If your loved one created a Living Trust

    Your family will go through a process called Trust Administration. Upon death, the Successor Trustee must take steps to distribute Trust assets to beneficiaries and fulfill any other obligations of the Trust. We serve as counsel to the Trustee and provide assistance with the administrative duties required of the Trustee, and take advantage of any benefits offered by the Trust. When a Trust is not administered properly the Trustee runs the risk of causing the beneficiaries to pay penalties or additional fees. This checklist outlines the steps to take when a loved one passes away with a Trust.

    IMPORTANT NOTE:

    Do not re-title any assets before speaking with a qualified estate planning attorney. That meeting should take place approximately two weeks after your loved one has passed. If you have questions about any of our services, please do not hesitate to contact us or call us at (520) 529-4000.

    Chandler V. Client Review September 8, 2020

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    Estate Planning attorneys are sometimes criticized for offering needlessly complex, 'canned' solutions. This never has been the case with Kevin. The documents he created were comprehensive when appropriate and surprisingly simple when suitable. In every case, they were individually crafted to meet our unique needs.

    Rich D. Client Review September 8, 2020

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