Settlement agreements are an often used alternative to lengthy, expensive probate, trust and estate litigation and trial in Arizona. A settlement ... Read More
TRUST DISPUTES
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
Lessons from Robin Williams’ Trust Dispute
After the passing of a loved one, family members and friends normally gather to find solace or to celebrate the person’s life. Or at least that is the ... 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
Scottsdale Trust Litigation
Trusts are often sold to seniors as a device allowing them to pass their property to their children and other loved ones with the least possible ... 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
