To Keep Your Resolutions, KNOW YOUR “WHY”!

By Libby Banks, The Law Ofﬁce of Libby Banks Over the years, I’ve made many a resolution at the New Year. Some I’ve kept, others went by the wayside quicker than day turns into night. Why is that, and how can I really keep the resolutions that are important to me? I’ve contemplated that question and asked a few experts how to succeed with more of my New Year’s resolutions. One told me it all boils down to this: find your “Why.” The resolution may be to exercise regularly. Your plan: get up at six a.m. and get to the gym early every...

05 December

0 Comments

Sticky

2019 New Years Resolutions

Posted by Libby Banks

in Estate Planning, News & Events

By Libby Banks, The Law Ofﬁce of Libby Banks The Most Important New Year’s Resolution The new year is here, and along with it, a fresh start. You may have promised yourself to exercise regularly, eat right, spend more time with the kids, or have family time every weekend. Why do you have these particular goals? If you are like me, behind almost every goal I have is the desire to make sure I am taking care of my family. One of the most important resolutions you can make this year is to take care of your family by doing your estate...

07 September

0 Comments

Sticky

Why Didn’t Aretha Franklin Have a Will?

Posted by Libby Banks

in Estate Planning, News & Events, Wills & Trusts

By Libby Banks, The Law Ofﬁce of Libby Banks Sadly, Aretha Franklin passed away recently. The Queen of Soul gave us so much joy with her music. What a surprise to learn that she passed away with no will. With an $80 Million estate, she needed far more than a will. She needed planning to avoid or minimize taxes, planning for the assets she left and to preserve her legacy the way she would want. By failing to plan, she lost the opportunities that were available to protect her estate. Why didn’t she have a plan in place? We may never know....

02 May

0 Comments

Sticky

Prince Estate Plan

Posted by Libby Banks

in Estate Planning, News & Events

As the whole world knows by now, Prince, or the Artist is formerly known as Prince, didn't make a Will before his death. His sister was forced to file a proceeding in court to have someone appointed to manage his estate while the court figures out who will benefit from his estate. These proceedings are going to be very public, just as any probate proceeding usually is. Because Prince didn't make a will, we don't know what he really wanted to happen to his many assets. Even worse, he lost the opportunity to control where his music can be sold and...

18 January

0 Comments

Sticky

Seminar January 28

Posted by Libby Banks

in News & Events

estate planning myth seminar busted image

Thursday January 28, 2016 5:30-6:30 p.m. ESTATE PLANNING MYTHS BUSTED! Stonecreek Golf Club 4435 East Paradise Village Parkway South Phoenix, AZ 85032 Seminar Presented by Libby Banks, Attorney at Law These and Other Myths BUSTED In One Short Hour: • Estate Planning is Just for the Rich • A Revocable Trust is too Complex for My Simple Estate • I Am Costing My Heirs Nothing by Putting My Property in Joint Tenancy With Them • My Will Conveys My Property At My Death • Estate Planning Is Only About Where My Stuff Goes When I’m Gone A light meal is provided - Reserve your seat! Call, Text or e-mail Andy Banks (602) 828-8973 Andy@LibbyBanks.com Sign up...