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Minimizing taxes is a key component of estate planning and a way to preserve your wealth and maximize what gets passed on to your heirs. While Arizona does not impose a state inheritance or estate tax, federal tax laws may affect how much your heirs ultimately receive. With effective estate planning, you can reduce and […]

Arizona residents who are planning for the future might consider creating a living will as part of their estate plan. Among the many benefits of a living will is the peace of mind that comes with knowing your healthcare wishes will be clear if you cannot make decisions regarding your treatment. What Is a Living […]

Living trusts are powerful estate planning tools that can help you avoid probate, prevent delays in passing along your inheritance, and control what happens to your estate after you’re gone. Here’s what you need to know about setting up a living trust in Arizona and how an experienced estate planning lawyer can help you achieve […]

Asset protection is one of the key purposes of estate planning. A living trust is one commonly used tool to accomplish that goal. Living trusts offer many benefits beyond asset protection, including probate avoidance, easier distributions to heirs, and privacy. However, you may wonder whether a living trust can protect assets from lawsuit threats. Here’s […]

CEO Times Magazine recently highlighted Pennington Law, PLLC and founder Andre Pennington’s game-changing use of the 453 Deferred Sales Trust (DST) as a tool for wealth management and tax planning. The strategy helps people and businesses delay paying capital gains taxes on high-value assets like real estate, cryptocurrency, businesses, and stocks. Unlike traditional 1031 exchanges […]

Pennington Law, PLLC firm founder Andre Pennington was recently spotlighted in USA Today as one of the country’s leading attorneys. The list features lawyers who demonstrate exceptional skill and success in their chosen practice areas. Pennington is an estate planning lawyer and registered financial advisor who assists clients in developing comprehensive strategies to protect their […]

If you’re an investor with significant gains in market investments—whether from stocks, real estate, or a business sale—you may be facing a hefty capital gains tax bill when you decide to sell. Fortunately, a Deferred Sales Trust (DST) provides a powerful solution to legally defer taxes, reinvest your proceeds, and preserve your wealth. At Pennington […]

Andre Pennington, founding attorney of Pennington Law, PLLC, was recently featured on The 1%er Podcast with Andy Elliott. In the episode, he discussed his journey from humble beginnings to his current position as the CEO of an award-winning law firm ranked one of the 1,200 fastest-growing companies in the United States. During the episode, Pennington […]

Pennington Law, PLLC is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 AZ Big 100 List. Chosen by the editorial board of AZ Business and AZRE magazines, the honor highlights the 50 people and 50 companies poised to shape the business landscape in Arizona in the new year. As a top-rated estate planning and wealth […]

You need to name a health care power of attorney, commonly called an agent, in your estate plan to make future health care decisions for you if you become too ill or can’t make those decisions for yourself. Your agent shall follow the instructions included in your advance healthcare directive and make other decisions on […]