The Arizona Court of Appeals recently issued an important opinion addressing when attorneys’ fees may—and may not—be awarded in trust litigation. The ... Read More
Probate
No-Contest Clauses Don’t Automatically Trigger: Key Takeaways from Champagne v. Bozer
A recent Arizona Court of Appeals memorandum decision provides useful insight into the application of no-contest clauses in trusts—especially where ... Read More
Goudeau v. Goudeau: Arizona Court Rejects Invalid Will in Probate Appeal
When families turn to the Arizona courts to resolve disputes over a loved one’s estate, procedure can be just as important as substance. The recent ... Read More
October 14, 2025 Maricopa County Probate Bench Bar Meeting
Here at Berk Law Group, we always strive to stay informed about updates and changes in the Arizona probate, trust and estate world. Here are the key ... Read More
Why “XO” Wasn’t Enough: Arizona Court Rejects Sticky Note Will
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
Dusty Rhodes Estate: Arizona Probate Lessons for Blended Families
Dusty Rhodes, WWE’s American Dream, was a beloved wrestling icon. But after his passing in 2015, his family was thrown into an emotionally charged ... Read More
