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Adopted, But Not Disinherited – An Example of Arizona Intestacy
On January 13, 2022, the Arizona Court of Appeals provided an excellent illustration of intestate succession when it decided In the Estate of Dougherty. In doing so, the Court also clarified when an adopted person may inherit through their birth parents. While this decision does not provide some new, earth-shattering precedent, it does hammer down …
Attorney Ryan Murphy Joins Berk Law Group
Berk Law Group is pleased to introduce its newest associate attorney, Ryan Murphy. For undergraduate school, Ryan attended Oklahoma State University where he graduated cum laude, earned a bachelor’s degree in economics, and a bachelor’s degree in political science in three years. Ryan then attended the Sandra Day O’Connor of Law at Arizona State University. …
Attorney Sarah E. Epperson Joins Berk Law Group
Berk Law Group, P.C., a preeminent probate law firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, is pleased to announce that Sarah E. Epperson has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Sarah’s practice is focused on probate, trust and estate litigation and other contested estate matters, and administration.. She also has broad experience in the areas of civil …
Court of Appeals gives little guidance in Adult Protective Services Act Statute of Limitation Case
On August 10, 2021, the Court of Appeals issued its decision in In Re Norvelle. The case offers some interesting lessons, although it gives us very little guidance on the issue we have been waiting for the Court to address – what constitutes “actual discovery of the cause of action?” Read our statutes of limitation …
Kent Berk to Present at Arizona Fiduciary Association Fall Workshop
Scottsdale, Arizona probate and elder law attorney Kent S. Berk will present a seminar at the 2021 Arizona Fiduciaries Association Fall Workshop. Kent will co-present Scams & Exploitation of Elderly/Vulnerable Persons with Courtney Bennett from the Arizona Attorney’s General Office. Topics will include: Purposes & Construction of the Adult Protective Services Act Who is Protected? Who …