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When a Probate Court Locks Out a Surviving Parent: Nichols v. Slavicek and Why Rule 24 Still Matters in Conservatorship Disputes
Intervention issues don't arise often in Arizona probate Court. Nichols v. Slavicek, No. 1 CA-CV 25-0272 PB (Ariz. App. May 4, 2026) (mem. decision), ... Read More
Announcing the Berk Law Group AI Client Tipsheet: How to Use AI Safely When You’re in a Probate or Trust Dispute
AI is everywhere. And if you're involved in a probate, trust, or estate dispute, there's a good chance you've already wondered whether you should be ... Read More
Why the Court Can’t Rubber-Stamp a Guardian’s Decision: Lessons from Gouveia v. Gruler
On April 15, 2026, the Arizona Court of Appeals issued a published opinion in Gouveia v. Gruler, No. 1 CA-CV 25-0402 PB. This is an ... Read More
April 2026 Maricopa County Probate Bench Bar Meeting
Today's probate bench‑bar was well attended (93 practitioners at one point) and packed with practical guidance from the court. Thank you, ... Read More
A Milestone That’s No Joke! 30 Years of Advocacy, Trust, and Gratitude
April 1, 2026 Thirty years ago, in the spring of 1996, I was three years in as a litigation associate at what was then one of Arizona's largest ... Read More
