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The law office of Timothy A. Olcott, P.C. is located in Green Valley's Madera Plaza, Suite 140. The address is 516 East Whitehouse Canyon Road. That's just east of Old Nogales Highway. More

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Estate planning is all about asset distribution.
This is simply false. While the distribution of assets is an important part of your estate planning documents, it is very rarely the primary concern. In most cases, more important considerations include.... More

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A will is unnecessary if you plan on leaving everything to your spouse and children.
When a person dies without a will, their assets are distributed via state intestacy laws. It is important to remember that these laws are not written to discourage people from making wills.... More

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I can write my own will. It is not that hard.
A self-made, handwritten will is called a "holographic will" and is recognized in Arizona and some other states. If you have no will and have decided you will not enlist the services of an attorney to create one, I encourage you to create a holographic will, The holographic will.... More

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Will writing software and form books are just as good and much less expensive than hiring an attorney.
When it comes to using form books or software to write your will, there are two absolute truths: First, you will spend less money. Second, the quality of the document will be inferior.... More

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Estate planning attorneys are too expensive!
There is no shying away from the fact that there is a significant cost to hiring an attorney to plan your estate. However, it is a necessary cost, and it is not as expensive as you might think.... More

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