Trusts & Estates

While no one likes to think about death or disability, having a will or trust prepared (along with powers of attorney) is one of the best things a person can do to protect themselves and ease the burden on their families if something unexpected were to happen.

Risks of online forms and paralegals

Wills and Trusts prepared by non-attorneys or forms available on the Internet are often much cheaper than hiring an attorney to assist with your estate plan. There is a reason for that. Review any website with online estate planning forms and non-attorney or paralegal estate planning website and, while it may be hidden on the “Legal Disclaimer” section of the site, these websites must disclose they can only complete forms and cannot provide legal advice regarding any particular situation. Anyone who needs or wants an estate plan should seek advice of an experienced attorney who can advise his or her clients regarding legal implications, pitfalls and issues associated with a particular course of action in an estate plan. While it might be more expensive to hire an attorney to prepare a Will or Trust, it will likely save money, time and frustration for your family if something unexpected were to happen. The firm's clients have peace of mind once their Will or Trust is executed because they know that they have provided for their families.

Ronan & Tagart, PLC can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning after thoroughly analyzing your situation and strategize the best means of ensuring your estate planning wishes are followed, which may include, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones.

Ronan & Tagart, PLC prepares all types of estate planning documents, including:
* Wills
* Revocable Trusts (aka Living Trusts)
* Living wills
* Health Care and Durable Powers of Attorney
* Limited Powers of Attorney
* Comprehensive Transfer Documents
* Gifting Agreements

Protect your assets and family. Contact Ronan & Tagart, PLC today

Call Ronan & Tagart, PLC at 480.305.5150 or contact us online to schedule an initial consultation.

Probate

Ronan & Tagart, PLC applies extensive knowledge and experience with probate and trust administration matters to guide you through difficult times, including:
* Probate
* Guardianships
* Personal Representative/Trustee Duties
* Trust Administration
* Probate and Will Disputes

As part of the probate or trust administration, the firm guides the personal representative or successor trustee in the necessary steps of the probate/trust administration process, including:
* Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
* Closing and opening bank accounts
* Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate or trust
* Valuations of the estate
* Managing and liquidating assets as appropriate
* Paying taxes and other debts
* Locating beneficiaries
* Hiring professionals and experts when necessary
* Filing the will with the Arizona probate court (if necessary)

Trust and Probate disputes

The challenges faced by personal representatives, successor trustees and beneficiaries in probate and trust administration matters are diverse and often complicated. Yvonne has worked with countless personal representatives, successor trustees and beneficiaries, guiding them through the probate and trust administration process. When a dispute arises, it is important to have an experienced attorney working with you to assist during the difficult time of losing a loved one and dealing with complicated estate issues, when necessary.

Contact an experienced firm - Ronan & Tagart, PLC

Call Ronan & Tagart, PLC at 480.305.5150 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

Statutory Agent Services

Arizona law requires that all entities (corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, etc.) appoint an Arizona Statutory Agent (sometimes called a Registered Agent). The Statutory Agent may be a company or an individual designated to accept legal service and other important notices and documents on behalf of the company/corporation.

Ronan & Tagart, PLC, through its service company, RT Services, LLC, offers competitively priced Statutory Agent Services for your business--- an annual fee of only $100.00. Examples of documents served on the Statutory Agent include lawsuits, garnishments, demand letters, subpoenas, notices from the Arizona Corporation Commission, Industrial Commission of Arizona and City of Phoenix and correspondence from other municipal and governmental agencies.

Some business owners choose to name themselves or an employee as Statutory Agent. This practice is perfectly acceptable and legal. However, if a process server is unable serve that individual after multiple attempts (if the person is out of town or otherwise unavailable during business hours), a judge can authorize service by publication and it is possible that the plaintiff can obtain a default judgment without the business owner knowing a lawsuit has been filed, which can result in serious legal consequences for your business.

Appointing RT Services, LLC as your Statutory Agent ensures that you will never miss an attempt to serve your company. In addition, your employees and customers will not see you served with a lawsuit and we, not you, will receive the solicitations and junk mail since the information is available online as a public record. Contact the firm today about our Statutory Agent Services.

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Contact our office at 480-305-5150 to find out more about our Statutory Agent services.

Outside General Counsel

The Firm’s cost-effective method for businesses to get dependable and timely legal assistance without hiring an in-house attorney

While businesses could greatly benefit from a dedicated general counsel on staff to advise and handle its legal needs, few businesses can actually afford the additional expense of hiring an in-house attorney. In these instances, Ronan & Tagart, PLC offers an alternative billing model: a monthly retainer arrangement, instead of the traditional hourly rate. With this Outside General Counsel model, the business owner has access to legal advice and services as issues occur from an experienced attorney familiar with their business at a predictable monthly cost. Ronan & Tagart, PLC’s Outside General Counsel services permit businesses to have a cost-effective, proactive approach to current and potential legal issues rather than reacting to situations as issues arise.

Contact Ronan & Tagart, PLC

Contact our office at 480-305-5150 to find out more about our Outside General Counsel services.