HBO’s hit series Succession isn’t just a gripping drama—it’s a masterclass in estate mismanagement. The show chronicles the Roy family’s vicious power ... Read More
WILL CONTESTS
Secrets and Scrutiny: What Estate Litigators Might Investigate About Gene Hackman’s Estate
"There is always a loose end." "Everybody has a secret they don't want you to find. Find it!" Rankin Fitch (by Gene Hackman), Runaway Jury. Oddly ... Read More
Understanding Conditional Wills in Arizona: A Case Study
Imagine you are suddenly hospitalized and waiting to undergo an emergency surgery that you may not survive. You then realize you never prepared a will ... Read More
Adopted, But Not Disinherited – An Example of Arizona Intestacy
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
When Helping Yourself Doesn’t Help
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
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
