Recent Articles

Stealing From an Estate

Stephen Follett
October 31, 2008 15:52

In addition to estate planning, real estate and contract disputes, Quindry & Koniuszy, LLP focuses on will contests, trust disputes, trustee breach of fiduciary duties, financial exploitation of elderly, and other related cases.  Since joining Quindry & Koniuszy, I have...

Planning Ahead

Stephen Follett
September 19, 2008 02:09

It is difficult to advise a client that the failure to plan ahead has produced unnecessary costs, delays and unknown difficulties.  Several time recently I have had to explain the court process for children and grandchildren to gain legal control over assets of someone they love.  It is...

FDIC Insurance

Stephen Follett
September 18, 2008 02:00

The market is uncertain and the financial crisis continues.  Protect yourself.  Keep your money as safe as possible.   Make sure you have protection for your accounts held in banks. Read this about FDIC insurance.  If you have a trust, you may actually have more...

Classes at City of Chandler

Stephen Follett
August 07, 2008 01:03

As part of my pro bono efforts, I love to teach about estate planning.  It gives me an opportunity to reach more people for every hour.  My favorite is teaching groups interested in the subject.  If you or your group are interested in a presentation, I would love to hear from...

Exciting Change

Stephen Follett
August 07, 2008 00:34

I am excited to announce that I have joined Quindry & Koniuszy, LLP, an outstanding small partnership.  My practice will continue there without interruption.  I was excited to accept Phil Quindry and Tom Koniuszy’s invitation to join their firm because of their 16 year history...

A "Hearse Cartel"

Stephen Follett
July 09, 2008 23:47

In world news, the country of Malta will get more than the 11 licensed hearse operators after 36 years, ending a "hearse cartel."This shows that licensing by any government is not always in the best interest of the people.  However, in cases like the practice of law, licensing...

Mom Sues Her Children Ages 1 and 3

Stephen Follett
July 02, 2008 22:48

This news is from the UK, but it illustrates the need to prepare your estate plan.Actress Taryn Dielle, 42, has launched the action because she claims the law does not let her have enough of the money to look after daughter Molly, three, and son Maximillian. Her husband, Mark Butler, died last year...

Changes for 2009 in Arizona

Stephen Follett
June 30, 2008 16:38

Arizona once attempted to adopt a reformed trust code, however, it was ultimatley rejected outright.  This year, Arizona has overhauled its trust code.  It will be effective on January 1, 2009.  Here is a newspaper article from when it passed the legislature.  Here is a link to...

Complete Estate Planning For Parents Of Young Children

Stephen Follett
June 07, 2008 16:31

Estate planning doesn't begin or end in the estate planning attorney's office.  Your death will bring on significant change, besided implementation of your estate plan.  Will your young children know what to do when you are gone or what to do with their inheritance?As a parent, I consider...

$400,000.00 for Legal Work

Stephen Follett
May 31, 2008 21:25

I posted earlier about Britney Spears legal issues arising from her tragic spiral down.  Now, the court has ordered $400,000.00 in payments to those involved in protecting her.  Some of this couldn't be prevented by proper planning, however, it serves as an example for everyone. ...