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No-Contest Clauses Don’t Automatically Trigger: Key Takeaways from Champagne v. Bozer

November 21, 2025 by Kent Berk

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A recent Arizona Court of Appeals memorandum decision provides useful insight into the application of no-contest clauses in trusts—especially where ... Read More

Filed Under: ARIZONA, Probate, PROBATE LITIGATION, TRUST DISPUTES, Trusts, WILL CONTESTS

Trust Wars: Lessons from the Murdoch Family’s Legal Battle Over Control

October 16, 2025 by Kent Berk

Murdoch Trust Dispute

When billionaires go to court, the headlines make it sound like the disputes are worlds apart from the rest of us. But the recent Murdoch family trust ... Read More

Filed Under: Estate Litigation, Fiduciary Misconduct, PROBATE LITIGATION, TRUST DISPUTES, Trustee Misconduct, Trusts

How to Spot Red Flags in Arizona Estate Documents: A Guide for Heirs and Beneficiaries

June 23, 2025 by Kent Berk

Estate Planning Documents Red Flags

Estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney are vital tools for clearly outlining asset distribution and managing ... Read More

Filed Under: Asset Protection, Elder Abuse Awareness, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION, PROBATE LITIGATION, Trusts, undue influence, WILL VALIDITY

Arizona Trustee Removal: Lessons from Jimmy Buffett’s Case

June 18, 2025 by Kent Berk

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Jimmy Buffet Trust - Background The estate of the late singer Jimmy Buffett (died 2023) has erupted into a high-profile trust dispute. Buffett’s ... Read More

Filed Under: Fiduciary Misconduct, TRUST DISPUTES, Trustee Misconduct, Trusts

Top 10 Red Flags: Is Your Personal Representative Misbehaving?

December 11, 2024 by Kent Berk

Power in the wrong hands can lead to chaos, and some personal representatives take full advantage. When misconduct creeps in, beneficiaries lose ... Read More

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Asset Protection, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION, Financial Literacy Month, FRAUD, LITIGATION, TRUST DISPUTES, Trusts

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    • Video Testimonials
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