Please join us for an evening at the Reid Park Zoo!

Address: 3573 E. Sunrise Drive, Suite 209, Tucson, AZ, 85718, US
Telephone: (520) 529-4000

This event is open to all of our clients and their guests as a special thank you for being part of the Kinghorn Law family.

Reid Park Zoo
3400 E. Zoo Ct.
Tucson, AZ 85716 (Click here for directions)

Dinner will be served.

Saturday, April 11, 2020
4:30pm to 7:30pm

Contact Erica Moses at (520) 529-4000 or erica@heritagelawaz.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you!

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.

Gary and Velma T. Client Review September 8, 2020

We appreciate the programs presented that keep us informed and updated in today’s internet and financial world. It is a comfort to know that you are only a phone call away if questions arise.

Robert and JoAnn H. Client Review September 8, 2020

We enjoyed meeting all the behind-the-scenes people on your team and want to thank you for the peace of mind you’ve given us and our children.

M.D. Client Reveiw September 8, 2020

What an amazing law firm, where the people I refer to them are handled as good friends, family, and confidantes.

Eileen E. Client Review September 8, 2020

Thank you Allison and Kinghorn Law family for everything you have done to make our end-of-life decisions a reality and stress free. When we think of Kinghorn: trust, peace of mind, professional. Outstanding Law Firm!

Ken and Cheryl V. Client Review September 8, 2020

Very satisfied with your company and staff.

Robert and Britt O. Client Review September 8, 2020

Upon the death of a loved one, great emotional sadness sets in as family and friends support each other during this time of loss. After finding a firm emotional foundation, it is time to address the task of administering the estate set up by the deceased. Included below is a brief list of the actions which you or your Personal Representative and Trustee should take immediately upon death. (Many of these actions may similarly be required in the event of incapacity). This is not intended as an exhaustive or detailed explanation of all actions which should be taken. Rather, it is for use as a checklist to help the appointed representatives step in and handle as expeditiously as possible those items which demand immediate attention.

Consider advising any surviving family member who is alone to telephone a friend who can share the next few hours. Shock and trauma due to the death of a relative can take unexpected forms

Notify a funeral director and clergy, and make an appointment to discuss funeral arrangements. For our clients, consult the "Location List" and the "Estate Planning Letter" sections in your Portfolio for the names and phone numbers of the appropriate parties and any special requests of the decedent. Request several copies of decedent's death certificate, which you'll need for his or her employer, life insurance companies, and/or decedent's attorney for legal procedures

Contact by phone and notify the immediate family, close friends, business colleagues and employer (for our clients, see "Location List" section for persons to contact)

Arrange for care for members of the immediate family, including appropriate child care, having people at the decedent's house, etc

Locate the decedent's important papers. For our clients, consult the "Location List" section in your Portfolio. Gather as many of the decedent's papers as possible, and continue to do so for the next few weeks

Contact our office for your consultation or notify the attorney who will be handling the decedent's affairs. Make an appointment immediately because a tax return may be due within nine (9) months of death. This meeting is important to review decedent's estate planning documents and to discuss state and federal death taxes that may be payable. The attorney will also determine the extent to which it is necessary or advisable to open a probate estate. (In the event of incapacity, the attorney may suggest additional steps which should be taken for estate planning purposes, particularly if death is imminent.

Telephone decedent's employee benefits office with the following information: name, Social Security number, date of death (or incapacity); whether the death (or incapacity) was due to accident or illness; and your name and address. The company can begin to process benefits immediately

If decedent was eligible for Medicare, notify the local program office and provide the same information as in Step # 7

Notify life, accident or disability insurers of decedent's death or disability. Give the same information as in Step # 7, and ask what further information is needed to begin processing your claim. Ask which payment option decedent had elected, and select another option if you would so prefer. If there is no payment option, you will be paid in a lump sum

Notify the decedent's Social Security office of the death. Claims may be expedited if a surviving family member goes in person to the nearest office to investigate making a claim for survivor's benefits. Look for the address under U.S. Government in the phone book

If you need emergency cash before insurance claims are paid, a cash advance may be available from life insurance benefits to which you are entitled

If decedent was ever in the military service, notify the Veterans' Administration. Surviving relatives may be eligible for death or disability benefits

Record in a small ledger all money you or the immediate family spends. These figures may be needed for tax returns

Remember that a surviving family member may be in a highly emotional state. Therefore, they should avoid entering contracts for anything, and avoid spending or lending large sums of money. For our clients, consult the section of the Portfolio entitled "Other Documents" before proceeding further

DO NOT CHANGE THE TITLE OF ANY ASSETS! This can create unnecessary problems for you. Please contact our office for a consultation before starting this process.

Chandler V. Client Review September 8, 2020

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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This event is open to all of our clients and their guests as a special thank you for being part of the Kinghorn Law family.

Reid Park Zoo 3400 E. Zoo Ct. Tucson, AZ 85716 (Click here for directions)

Saturday, April 11, 2020 4:30pm to 7:30pm

Contact Erica Moses at (520) 529-4000 or erica@heritagelawaz.com for more information.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Reid Park Zoo
3400 E. Zoo Ct.
Tucson, AZ 85716 (Click here for directions)

Saturday, April 11, 2020
4:30pm to 7:30pm