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What Is an Irrevocable Funeral Trust and How Does It Work?
Read more: What Is an Irrevocable Funeral Trust and How Does It Work?Planning for irrevocable funeral trust funding is a smart way for Arizona families to lock in funeral and burial expenses while preserving Medicaid eligibility. At Copper State Planning, we draft Medicaid-compliant irrevocable…
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Beneficiary Deeds and Trusts: Protecting Your Arizona Legacy
Read more: Beneficiary Deeds and Trusts: Protecting Your Arizona LegacyCreating an Arizona estate plan that will avoid probate and keep family matters private often starts with understanding two key tools: the beneficiary deed and the revocable trust. When used together, beneficiary…
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Navigating the ALTCS Home Sale: Understanding Federal Law and Estate Recovery
Read more: Navigating the ALTCS Home Sale: Understanding Federal Law and Estate RecoveryWhen contemplating the home sale of an ALTCS recipient, it is essential to grasp how the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) intersects with federal estate recovery requirements and the protection of the…
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What Is a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT)?
Read more: What Is a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust (GRAT)?A grantor retained annuity trust, or GRAT is a specialized estate planning tool that allows individuals, especially those with ultra-high net worth, to transfer wealth to beneficiaries while avoiding estate tax and…