Kristi Hancock Law

Estate Planning and Contracts Attorney

480-898-4224
  • Home
  • About
  • Practice Areas
    • Estate Planning Wills & Trusts
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Probate
    • Equine Law
    • Real Estate and Title Services
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Book
  • Toggle Mobile Menu
  • Toggle Search
  • 480-898-4224
  • Facebook
  • Videos
  • Photos
  • Email

About Kristi Hancock

Kristi Hancock is an attorney in Arizona. She practices in estate planning, real estate and equine law. She is a member of the Arizona State Bar and a member of the Trust and Estates section and the Real Estate section.

So, You Know You Need a Will… But Don’t Know Where to Start?

May 30, 2025 by Kristi Hancock Leave a Comment

Do I need a will? It’s a common question, and one I hear more often than you’d think. Maybe you’re young and healthy and think it’s too early to create a will. Maybe you’re retired and feel like you don’t have enough money to need one. The truth is, Everyone Needs A Will. A will […]

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts, Getting Started

If You’re Married, Do You Really Need Two Trusts?

May 14, 2025 by Kristi Hancock

When couples begin the estate planning process, one of the most common questions I hear is whether to create one joint trust or two individual trusts. This decision may seem straightforward, but it’s influenced by a variety of personal, legal, and financial factors. When I help clients understand these factors, they can make informed decisions […]

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts

How to Handle Probate the Easy Way in Arizona: What You Need to Know for 2025

April 25, 2025 by Kristi Hancock

Let’s face it- probate isn’t exactly a word most people want to hear. As a matter of fact, most people want to avoid probate like the plague. Probate doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In Arizona, many probate cases can be smooth and manageable, especially if you’re dealing with a simple estate. I’m a local Arizona […]

Filed Under: Probate

Why a Real Estate Professional Makes for Smarter Estate Planning

April 14, 2025 by Kristi Hancock

When it comes to estate planning, many people may not realize the significant overlap between real estate and the legal intricacies of managing their estate. I get questions all the time from my estate planning clients about how to properly pass on their home or other real estate properties most effectively.  If you don’t know […]

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts

Should I Transfer My House To My Child While I’m Still Alive?

March 28, 2025 by Kristi Hancock

Transferring your house to your child while you are still alive might seem like a straightforward strategy to avoid probate after your passing. However, this approach can lead to a myriad of issues that you may not expect. My advice is do NOT do it. Some people decide to just add their child onto the […]

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designation, estate planning wills and trusts, Family in Estate Planning, Mobile Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Key Considerations

March 14, 2025 by Kristi Hancock

As an attorney specializing in estate planning, I often encounter clients who underestimate the importance of having a comprehensive estate plan in place. This is particularly true for farmers and ranchers, whose livelihoods are deeply tied to their land, livestock, and family. Estate planning is not just about distributing assets upon death; it’s a critical […]

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts, Farmers, Ranchers

Choosing an Agent For Your Power of Attorney: A Deeply Personal Decision

February 21, 2025 by Kristi Hancock

Deciding who will handle your affairs if you become incapacitated is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. The agent (also known as your attorney-in-fact) you choose in your power of attorney (POA) document will be entrusted with significant responsibility. This role should not be taken lightly. Depending on the type of POA […]

Filed Under: Family in Estate Planning, POA

Do I Need an Estate Plan If Both Names Are on the Deed?

February 9, 2025 by Kristi Hancock

When I first started my journey as an estate planning attorney, I remember sitting down with a couple who had just purchased their dream home together. When I brought up the topic of estate planning, they looked at me, puzzled. “We don’t need an estate plan,” they said confidently. “Both our names are on the […]

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts, Family in Estate Planning

Estate Planning for the Blended Family: Planning to Keep a New Spouse and All the Kids Happy

January 16, 2025 by Kristi Hancock

For most people, an estate plan is a way to avoid probate and ensure their assets are distributed in a manner of their choosing. However, many fail to create estate plans or do not create them effectively and then their assets are subject to state laws. Arizona intestacy laws do not always provide the results […]

Filed Under: Family in Estate Planning

Navigating Estate Planning as a Seasonal or Part-Time Arizona Resident

January 3, 2025 by Kristi Hancock

As I recently went on a hike to enjoy our perfect Arizona winter weather and our breathtaking landscapes, I was reminded that all too soon we will start to warm up again. Many of our Arizona residents will flee the brutal heat and head to cooler weather. Although I am slightly envious of the ability […]

Filed Under: estate planning wills and trusts

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Please consult an attorney for advice about your individual situation. This site and its information is not legal advice, nor is it intended to be. Feel free to get in touch by electronic mail, letters or phone calls. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Until an attorney-client relationship is established, please withhold from sending any confidential information to us.

Website created just for Law Offices of Kristi Hancock by Personable Media

View our Privacy Policy

Kristi will call you back, shortly.

Complete this form to send us a message. Everything submitted through this form is confidential and we will reach back out to you promptly.

Contact

    Contacting us does not does not create an attorney-client relationship. Soliciting services through this form is strictly prohibited.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Pick The Time For Your Call. Schedule Now ⬇️