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
Probate
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
Settlement Agreement Unenforceable if Not Signed by All Beneficiaries
Settlement agreements are an often used alternative to lengthy, expensive probate, trust and estate litigation and trial in Arizona. A settlement ... Read More
Interest or No Interest – Interesting Issue in Arizona Probate Claims
Under Arizona law, at the time of appointment, the personal representative of an estate must provide notice to creditors, known and unknown. For ... Read More