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
Probate
Timing Is Everything, Even After You’re Gone
On October 31, 2022, Forbes released its list of "Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities of 2022". The list is riddled with tongue-in-cheek remarks (it was ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Court of Appeals Addresses Statute of Limitation for Financial Exploitation Claim
The "statute of limitation" is the deadline by which a person must file a lawsuit. Unless some exception applies, if a person fails to file a ... Read More
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. ... Read More
Power to Control Disposition of Remains
The death of a loved one is traumatic enough. Disputes over the power to control the disposition of remains in Arizona only adds to the stress. So, ... Read More