Estate Planning

Protecting your loved ones is important. If you have a family member or loved one who is incapable of making his or her own decisions, you can provide support in the form of a guardianship or conservatorship. These legal protections can also be used in some child custody cases. What is a guardianship in Arizona? A legal guardianship is an appointment made by the court that can give a person the…

Even for people with few assets and simple estates, Arizona wills are an important document to have. This document makes it easier for your loved ones to honor your last wishes, simplifying the settlement of your estate with as little conflict as possible. Here's what you should know about last wills and testaments vs. trusts and living wills. At ARTEMiS Law Firm, we're dedicated to helping you understand all of your…

A power of attorney is a legal document that provides some of the protections of a guardianship or conservatorship but is more limited in scope. Powers of attorney may be general and durable or temporary. They can also be “springing," that is they only apply after a specific event or circumstance arises, like your incapacity. Or they can be limited to a single transaction. Powers of attorney may also be drafted…