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Dolly Parton’s Estate Faced a Dispute Within Weeks. Her Plan Was Ready.
Dolly Parton died on August 25, 2026, at age 80. She left an estate estimated at $450 million to $650 million, which appears to…
Does a Durable Power of Attorney Cover Medical Decisions in Arizona?
No. In Arizona, a durable financial power of attorney does not authorize your agent to make health care decisions. The financial power of attorney…
What Is a Letter of Instruction to a Bank?
A letter of instruction to a bank is a signed, usually notarized document telling the bank exactly what to do with an account —…
Letter of Instruction: What to Include (With Arizona Examples)
A letter of instruction is an informal, non-binding document that tells the people you leave behind where everything is and what you want done.…
Be Like Joe: Why Business Exit Planning Starts Years Before You Sell
Editor’s note from AVID Esq. Group: Business owners are one half of what we call “Two Plans. One Legacy.” — a plan for the…
LLC Ownership in Arizona: Percentages, Types, and How to Split It (2026)
In Arizona, LLC ownership is measured in membership interests — usually expressed as percentages — and those percentages are set by your operating agreement,…
How to Dissolve an LLC in Arizona: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
To dissolve an LLC in Arizona, you take three steps in order: (1) approve the dissolution the way your Operating Agreement requires, (2) “wind…
How Do You Determine Ownership Percentage in an LLC?
You determine LLC ownership percentages by agreement among the members — there’s no formula fixed by Arizona law. In practice, percentages usually track each…
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