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Have a question about estate planning, but don’t know where to start?
Have a question about estate planning, but don’t know where to start?
Have a question about estate planning, but don’t know where to start?
CALL KRISTI L. HANCOCK
480-898-4224
Advising You Step By Step
Advising You Step By Step
What Is Estate Planning?
Estate planning is the process of making legal arrangements for the management and distribution of your assets after your death. It is also making decisions in advance to protect your health, finances, and personal wishes during your lifetime. It’s not just about “who gets what,” but about preserving your wealth, expressing your intentions clearly, and preparing for life’s unexpected turns.
This includes drafting essential documents such as wills, trusts, advance healthcare directives, living wills, and durable powers of attorney (for both medical and financial matters). These tools ensure that your medical and financial decisions are honored if you’re ever unable to express them yourself. In short, estate planning is about taking control so that your voice is heard, and your legacy is protected.
What Documents Can We Prepare?
Foundational Documents
A Will
Financial Power Of Attorney
Medical Power Of Attorney
A Living Will (also called an Advanced Directive)
Living Trusts
Irrevocable Trusts and Revocable Trusts
Asset Protection Trust
Real Estate Trusts
Special Needs Trusts
Educational Trusts or Student Fund Trusts
Pet & Gun (NFA) Trusts
Beneficiaries Deed
Also called a “Transfer On Death Deed.” You name the beneficiaries that will receive any real estate property upon your death. A beneficiaries deed is paired with your living will. This is a great method for avoiding probate and transferring real estate without a trust. Always consult your estate planning attorney.
Kristi L. Hancock
Estate Planning Attorney
Advising You Step By Step!
I’m Attorney Kristi Hancock. I’m born and raised in Arizona and have 10+ years experience as an attorney.
My planning approach is like an architect designing a custom home for my clients. In our meeting, we will create a “blueprint” together for your custom estate plan that has the features and benefits you request and need. Then, once we finish the design of your estate plan, I will create an estate plan like a contractor, building it step by step.
Kristi Hancock
Estate Planning Attorney
Advising You Step By Step!
I’m Attorney Kristi Hancock. I’m born and raised in Arizona and have 10+ years experience as an attorney.
My planning approach is like an architect designing a custom home for my clients. In our meeting, we will create a “blueprint” together for your custom estate plan that has the features and benefits you request and need. Then, once we finish the design of your estate plan, I will create an estate plan like a contractor, building it step by step.
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What Clients Are Saying…
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I was very pleased with the professionalism and efficiency. We were able to get our Living Trust and Wills set up and Kristi made it so easy for us! – Kelsey Schumacher
Kristi set up a trust for us and we were very happy with the service. She is very knowledgeable and was able to explain the legal jargon to our level. We will not hesitate to call on Kristi for our future needs. – Sharon Hood
Kristi has handled numerous legal items for me including the creation of my family trust. I always appreciate her getting to the heart of an issue and providing the guidance I need. I highly recommend her services. She’s also a wonderful person! – Sherrie Marney
Questions Your Attorney Will Ask You…
List of Assets, including approximate value – if you have investment assets, please bring a recent statement from the brokerage house that holds the assets
A recent bank statement
List of names, addresses, and phone numbers for those to whom you plan on leaving assets in a will – usually this is children, relatives, or even charities
A copy of the deed to any real estate you own – if you can find it
Decide who you want to use as your agent under a power of attorney, and that person’s name, address, and phone number, if not included above
Decide who you want to be in charge of distributing your assets upon your death, including that person’s name, address, and phone number, if not included above
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📍 3707 E Southern Ave #1389, Mesa, AZ 85206