During the 2016 State of Arizona Fifty-second Legislature Second Regular Session, the House of Representatives has proposed three bills and the Senate ... Read More
Probate
Whitney Houston’s and Daughter’s Estates Embroiled in Disputes
The death of Whitney Houston was a devastating loss to the music and acting communities, and the world. The talented singer was found dead in February ... Read More
Do It Yourselfers Beware! – Holographic Will Held Invalid
When a loved one dies, it is a time of grieving, pain and sorrow. The grief and sorrow can turn to frustration and even anger when the deceased's ... Read More
Beneficiaries Disinherited for Filing Trust Contest in Violation of Forfeiture Clause
Beneficiaries beware! The Arizona Court of Appeals has concluded that someone who challenges a trust may be disinherited for violating a "no-contest" ... Read More
Probate and Trust Lessons from the Rich and Famous
The old saying that celebrities are just like us with more money holds true in some cases, but it definitely holds true in the realm of probate, trust ... Read More
Lou Reed Leaves $30 million—and Only a Will
Lou Reed, famous for 70’s hits like “Walk on the Wild Side,” died on October 27, 2013, leaving behind an estate worth at least $30 million that ... Read More