Douglas B Price, Esq. • September 14, 2026

Law Offices of Douglas B. Price, P.C.

Did you know that the best age to start preparing for your future is 18? You may not feel ready to prepare a will at that age, but you should consider having an attorney create a basic estate plan that includes a healthcare power of attorney and a financial power of attorney. Once you turn 18, your parents no longer have the legal right to make medical decisions on your behalf. However, a healthcare power of attorney allows you to appoint someone to speak for you in the event of a medical emergency.

As you move forward in life—purchasing property, having children, or accumulating other assets, you should consider having an attorney prepare a more complete estate plan. A comprehensive estate plan typically includes a living trust, a will, and updated healthcare directives.

A will directs how your assets are distributed after your death. If you have minor children, it also allows you to appoint a guardian. A living trust, on the other hand, manages your assets while you are still alive. After your death, a living trust transfers your assets to your beneficiaries and in some cases can help them avoid probate court.

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Certification of Trust

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • September 14, 2026
What is a Certification of Trust? Discover how this document proves your revocable trust exists to banks and title companies without revealing private details.
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Why Every Modern Estate Plan Needs a Digital Strategy

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • September 14, 2026
Protect your digital legacy and prevent lost assets. Learn why modern estate planning requires a clear strategy for cryptocurrency, online accounts, and cloud data.
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Guardianship and Conservatorship in Arizona

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
When an incapacitated person needs care, you can petition the court for a guardianship or a conservatorship for the incapacitated individual. The incapacity may be due to a legal disability, such as being under the age of 18, or a physical or mental disability affecting an elderly person. The difference between a guardianship and a […]
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Stella by Starlight – a Conservatorship Story

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
LAW OFFICES OF DOUGLAS B. PRICE, P.C., TEMPE, AZ I was recently contacted by a potential home seller, Stella, a 75-year-old grandmother, who was interested in selling the residence she has lived in for many years. However, Stella had an estate planning problem, one that she caused by doing her own estate planning several years […]
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The Case of the Missing Trust

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
Our office recently had a parent of a client who had a trust written by a non-lawyer “discount” estate planning company. They properly funded the trust by placing their residence into the trust, as shown by the recorded deed. The original documents were apparently given to the parents for safekeeping. Unfortunately, the parent passed away, […]
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What does “Joint Tenancy” mean?

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
In real estate documents, such as deeds, and other legal documents, such as vehicle titles and bank statements, we often find the term “joint tenancy” or sometimes “joint tenancy with the right of survivorship.” This is sometimes abbreviated as “JTWRS.” The term signifies a form of ownership. In no way does this mean that you […]
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What to Do When a Power of Attorney is Abused

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
One of the best things you can do is prepare a durable financial or general power of attorney (POA) so that someone you trust can pay your bills and conduct your business in the event of your disability. We often help our clients in Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, and San Tan Valley prepare these important […]