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
WILL CONTESTS
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
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
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
