Question: 
1. Can I prepare my own handwritten will?

Answer:
Yes. Arizona law provides for a hand-written or holographic will to be a valid will. Because a simple will can be prepared by an attorney quite inexpensively, it is strongly recommended that you have an attorney prepare your will. The attorney will discuss issues you may not be aware of and ensure that the will is valid.



Question:
2. If I create a Revocable Living Trust, can I control the assets in the trust?

Answer:
Yes. Generally the person or persons creating the trust (the Settlors) name themselves as trustees of the trust and therefore have complete control over what happens with the assets and income of the trust.



Question:
3. Can a trust be used to save on Estate Taxes?

Answer: 
Yes. A married couple can create a credit shelter or A-B Trust, which will increase the amount of money they can pass to their family and friends without incurring estate taxes.



Question:
4. Why would I want to create a Power of Attorney?

Answer:
Through a Power of Attorney you can appoint a person to handle your financial affairs should you be unable to do so yourself. If you do not have a Power of Attorney and you are unable to handle your own financial affairs, the court may appoint someone to handle your financial affairs on your behalf. The person the court appoints may not be the person you would select.



Question:
5. What is a Healthcare Power of Attorney?

Answer:
A Healthcare Power of Attorney is a document that appoints a person to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make decisions or are unable to communicate. Through a Healthcare Power of Attorney, you can appoint a person of your choice to act on your behalf when you are not able to.