The Arizona probate process is strictly governed by laws enacted by the legislature and by rules adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court. Individuals are ... Read More
Probate
2018 Probate and Trust Legislation Update
The process of transferring property from a deceased person to his or her beneficiaries is governed by Arizona statutes. Although the general ... Read More
2016 Arizona Probate and Elder Law Legislation Updates
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
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