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The stress and burden placed on Executors of a probated estate can be avoided with a Revocable Living Trust. Our attorney prepared packages for $675 include:

   Revocable Living Trust

   Powers of Attorney - Medical and Financial

   Community Property Agreements

   Living Wills

   Assignments of business interests (if needed)

   Have an attorney prepare your legal documents. Don't risk your documents being invalid because you wanted to save a couple hundred dollars.

   Nothing makes your estate plan more effective than communication. Let family members know verbally your wishes regarding the use of life support so they have time to accept your decision rather than learn of it at difficult time.

   Avoid family disputes by asking family members which prized heirlooms they want so you may be the decision maker, not a family member put in an awkward position. It will also save you the headache of guessing what items people want.

   What taxes are due upon one's passing? Income taxes are due for the tax year the deceased passed. Estate taxe planning applies only to estates over $1 million (these taxes can be almost 45%). The common cost to estates is probate in both money and time.

I have known Jamie for several years and know him to be a knowledgeable and professional estate planner. His detail and care in focusing on children and making sure assets are transferred into the trust is, by far, what makes him the person to handle my client's estates and financial needs. I also like the way Jamie becomes a great team member for my clients. His knowledge of annuities makes it easy for him to present the products available to a client in a way they can easily comprehend.

I have known Jamie to forfeit a larger commission in order to give his client what he needed most. I've seen him sit with couples and groups bringing an ease to a very uncomfortable subject for most - dying and money.

All these reasons are why Jamie was my choice for an estate planner and for my family and friends.

"Jamie is a very bright and exciting person to work with even though his line of work may be a bit opposite. My wife and I are clueless when is comes to drawing up a living will and a trust, and Jamie was able to explain it to us in a very straight-forward way... and didn't mind repeating his careful explanations when I still didn't get it.

He seems very knowledgeable and is also very professional and organized with producing the final will and trust documents and was flexible with his scheduling in meeting with us at our home during each visit. I would recommend Jamie to my friends and relatives who haven't setup a living will or trust yet."

We used Jamie Kahn to help create our Living Trust. He was very thorough and took whatever time we needed to explain everything.

When we first contacted him, we were not sure which direction to go in - we knew we wanted formal documents for our personal lives and protection, however, as a new start-up business, we were not familiar with all the options available to us. Jamie listened to our set-up and goals, and help construct a tailored plan that is exclusive to our needs and not a cookie cutter document.

He has provided us with the several layers of protection we need, not only personally, but for our business as well. We have a great sense e of security knowing that the Trust in done. In addition, he has continued to follow-up with us and provided terrific networking contacts and opportunities.

We really appreciate everything he has done for us! I would and do recommend Jamie Kahn to several of my friends and business contacts.

My wife and I would like to thank you for an outstanding job you did on our trust. You made the whole experience very easy and explained every detail we had questions about. I especially liked the fact that even after you delivered the trust package you did several follow-ups to see how things were going. I have recommended your services to many of my friends and business associates and wish you continued success.

-- Kim and Ruth Ridgeway - Scottsdale, AZ

Thanks for doing such an excellent job working with my parents these past few weeks. It was not an easy thing for them to undertake as it gave them a reality check of death. But I thank God they did. It will be an easier task for us their children to face in due time.

Your personal and professional approach had made it easy for them to finally accomplish this huge decision at this stage of their lives. Your gentle presentation of this sensitive topic and the simple language you used at the level of our understanding had been a tremendous help. God also taught me patience and gentleness to deal with my Dad, as he dragged the whole process. Thanks for easing his mind and spirit.

Again, in behalf of my brothers and sisters, our warm-hearted gratitude for all you've done in drawing the revocable living trust, and any future support you will provide them. You're awesome! God bless!

-- Shirley Steen - Mesa, AZ

We didn't know for sure what would be their plans and this Revocable Living Trust will really give them a peace of mind and glad they did this. I know my dad was hesitant to do this and with your advice, he listened. I already told them long time ago getting a Living Trust but he has a different thinking. I'm really happy that my parents are getting a good financial planner and I know you're doing your best for them. I really appreciate your time & effort to explain it to them and to all of us.

I appreciate your immediate response and nice meeting you while I was there.

-- Angelica Torres - Alameda, CA

"I met Jamie at an estate planning seminar that Edward Jones was hosting and after hearing him talk about the importance of a trust and a will I knew I wanted to meet with him. I had a little trouble convincing my new husband and he was sort of set on just doing a will. I set up an appointment with Jamie and he was very accommodating to our hectic schedule. When he showed up at our home he did a fantastic presentation on why we needed both the will and the trust. My husband was convinced and was impressed with how sharp Jamie was. He covered all of the issues with us, and even helped diffuse a possible argument regarding dividing our assets.

Again, in behalf of my brothers and sisters, our warm-hearted gratitude for all you've done in drawing the revocable living trust, and any future support you will provide them. You're awesome! God bless!

Jamie is very detailed, organized and did exactly what he said he was going to do. I feel so much better now knowing that we took the time and invested the small amount of money Jamie charges to have some security for our kids if the need were to arise. I recommend meeting with Jamie and protecting yourself and your family!"

How to contact: jtench2001@yahoo.com

-- Julie Varland - Chandler, AZ

"Jamie was referred to me by a business colleague to help me with some insurances needs to ensure my young daughter's future was financially sound. In the process, I expressed interest in protecting my 401k from my previous job and he presented several options to ensure I would not have to worry about losses to market changes and still earn interest competitive with major market indices.

He's also a good guy to hit some tennis balls around with on the weekends."