What Is a Living Will? Definition, Purpose, and Key Benefits
What Is a Living Will? Definition, Purpose, and Key Benefits A living will is one of the most important documents you can include in your estate and healthcare planning. It is a legal directive that clearly states your medical treatment preferences if you become unable to communicate those wishes yourself. Unlike a last will, which […]
How a Special Needs Trust Can Secure Your Child’s Future Without Affecting Benefits
How a Special Needs Trust Can Secure Your Child’s Future Without Affecting Benefits As parents of a child with special needs, it’s natural that you worry about the well-being of your child when you’re gone. It’s a heavy thought, but also an important one. You want to make sure you leave behind financial security, but […]
Estate Planning for Digital Assets Like Crypto & NFTs
Estate Planning for Digital Assets Like Crypto & NFTs Based on the global population (8 billion people), only about 5-6% of them own cryptocurrency. So, imagine a scenario where you spend years building your crypto portfolio and your online business, but no one in your family knows how to access it. All your hard work […]
How to Protect Your Vacation Home in Your Estate Plan
How to Protect Your Vacation Home in Your Estate Plan The best thing about vacation homes are the memories made, summer barbecue, sunset views, birthday celebrations and the sound of laughter. But there’s a thin line between all of these and chaotic family drama and stress when you’re gone, if your vacation home is not […]
Property Trusts : Complete Guide for Estate Planning
Property Trusts : Complete Guide for Estate Planning When planning your estate, one of the most important decisions you will make is how to protect your property for your loved ones. A property trust is a legal arrangement that allows a trustee to hold and manage property on behalf of beneficiaries. It can provide privacy, […]
How Often Should You Update Your Will? Key Signs to Watch
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] At Citadel Law Firm, we believe peace of mind starts with having a clear plan in place. A well-prepared will helps protect what matters most and keeps your wishes front and center as life changes. Our firm works to ensure your estate plan stays current and reflects your intentions, no matter what life […]
Dynasty Trusts: Long-Term Legacy Planning with a Trust Attorney
Dynasty Trusts: Long-Term Legacy Planning with a Trust Attorney When people think about estate planning, they’re naturally focused on what happens after they pass. Maybe leaving something to their kids or making sure that things are in order even after they leave. That’s a great plan, but what if there’s more? What if you could […]
How the TCJA Expiration Could Impact Your Estate Planning
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Many Arizona families have shaped their estate plans around the expanded federal estate tax exemption introduced by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). However, this temporary increase is set to expire on January 1, 2026, which could reduce the exemption amount by nearly half. At the Citadel Law Firm, PLLC®, we […]
Estate Planning Tips for International Families
Owning property or bank accounts in more than one country can feel like spinning plates on opposite sides of the globe. Add relatives with different passports and tax bills that arrive from directions you never expected. At Citadel Law Firm PLLC® in Chandler, Arizona, we help families deal with those cross-border surprises every day. The […]
Essential End-of-Life Documents Everyone Should Have
Talking about death never feels pleasant, yet planning for it gives your family one of the greatest gifts: peace of mind. At Citadel Law Firm PLLC®, our team in Chandler helps East Valley residents create wills, trusts, and other directives that keep control in the right hands. This guide breaks down the must-have documents recognized […]