When a loved one becomes incapacitated, the uncertainty can feel confusing and daunting. Knowing the right steps to take can mean the difference ... Read More
guardianship
2023 Major Amendments to Arizona Probate Code
The legal landscape is ever-evolving, with laws being amended to address the changing needs of society. One such amendment in Arizona is SB1291, ... Read More
Opposition to SB1699
I am and have been for more than 30 years an attorney practicing law in Arizona. I have had my own firm in Scottsdale for more than 27 years, and for ... Read More
GUARDIANSHIP DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SUSPEND DRIVER’S LICENSE
A guardian may be appointed for a person (the “ward”) where the ward is incapacitated and a guardian is necessary to care for the needs of the ward. A ... Read More
GUARDIANSHIP CREATES INFERENCE OF LACK OF CAPACITY
In probate law, the law presumes that a person has testamentary capacity. Testamentary capacity is the mental state someone must have to adopt a valid ... Read More
