Can “XO” Count as a Signature on a Will in Arizona? We’ve all scribbled a quick note on a sticky pad. But in Arizona, a few words on a scrap ... Read More
LITIGATION
Rowdy Roddy Piper’s Final Bout: Arizona Probate Lessons from a Blended Family
Roderick George Toombs, better known as "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, was a larger-than-life wrestling icon from Canada. Though some reports speculate that ... Read More
When a Lis Pendens Backfires: Key Lessons for Probate, Trust & Estate Litigators
In Arizona probate, trust, and estate litigation, it’s not uncommon to encounter disputes over ownership of real property, especially when ... Read More
Arizona Court Affirms Denial of Arbitration in Nursing Home Negligence Case
What happens when a loved one is admitted to a nursing home, and a family member signs pages of admission paperwork—including a binding arbitration ... Read More
Estate Lessons from HBO’s Succession: What Not to Do
HBO’s hit series Succession isn’t just a gripping drama—it’s a masterclass in estate mismanagement. The show chronicles the Roy family’s vicious power ... Read More
Secrets and Scrutiny: What Estate Litigators Might Investigate About Gene Hackman’s Estate
"There is always a loose end." "Everybody has a secret they don't want you to find. Find it!" Rankin Fitch (by Gene Hackman), Runaway Jury. Oddly ... Read More
