Building Your Legacy: Southern Arizona Estate Planning With Allison Manning

Episode Summary: In this episode of Building Your Legacy, attorney Allison Manning discusses the critical aspects of estate planning for parents of minor children in Arizona. Co-hosted by Sean O'Connor, the episode delves into the importance of having a will to designate guardians for children and manage assets through trusts. Allison explains how a well-structured estate plan can ensure that chil...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Building Your Legacy in Southern Arizona, host Sean O'Connor sits down with estate planning attorney Allison Manning to explore the intricacies of trust administration in Arizona. They delve into the differences between trust administration and probate, highlighting the privacy and efficiency benefits of trusts. Allison explains the responsibilities of a trustee...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Building Your Legacy in Southern Arizona, attorney Allison Manning joins host Sean O'Connor to discuss the critical role of powers of attorney within estate planning. Manning explains the different types of powers of attorney, including financial and healthcare, and their importance in ensuring decisions can be made on behalf of an individual when they are unabl...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Building Your Legacy in Southern Arizona, attorney Allison Manning joins host Sean O'Connor to demystify the probate process in Arizona. They explore what probate is, the types of assets involved, and the implications of dying without a will. Allison explains the differences between informal and formal probate, as well as supervised and unsupervised processes, h...

Episode Summary: Allison Manning discusses the importance of estate planning in reducing stress for loved ones after a loss. She emphasizes the significance of having a comprehensive estate plan readily available to eliminate the need for families to search through paperwork during difficult times. Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Building Your Legacy in Southern Arizona 00:45 – Why a Compr...

Episode Summary:  Allison Manning sheds light on Arizona's long-term care system, explaining how it differs from standard health insurance and what types of care it covers. Delving into misconceptions about long-term care funding, she emphasizes the importance of proper planning to navigate Medicaid eligibility effectively. Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to Building Your Legacy in Southern A...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Attorney Allison Manning clarifies common misconceptions between trusts and wills. She explains the importance of privacy and control in estate planning, highlighting when trusts may offer more protection than wills. Discover the key factors to consider when deciding between trust options and gain valuable insights into estate planning strategies. Key Timestamps:...

Episode Summary: In this episode, attorney Allison Manning sheds light on the crucial elements of estate planning in Arizona. From the importance of wills and trusts to protecting assets from probate and long-term care costs, Allison provides valuable insights for listeners at any stage of life. Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:01 – What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Arizona? 00:03 –...