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WILL VALIDITY

Goudeau v. Goudeau: Arizona Court Rejects Invalid Will in Probate Appeal

October 23, 2025 by Kent Berk

Last Will and Testament with Glasses

When families turn to the Arizona courts to resolve disputes over a loved one’s estate, procedure can be just as important as substance. The recent ... Read More

Filed Under: Estate Litigation, Probate, PROBATE LITIGATION, WILL CONTESTS, WILL VALIDITY Tagged With: Arizona probate appeal, contested will, estate dispute, invalid will Arizona, probate litigation

Why “XO” Wasn’t Enough: Arizona Court Rejects Sticky Note Will

September 8, 2025 by Kent Berk

Last Will and Testament with Glasses

  Can “XO” Count as a Signature on a Will in Arizona? We’ve all scribbled a quick note on a sticky pad. But in Arizona, a few words on a scrap ... Read More

Filed Under: Estate Litigation, LITIGATION, Probate, PROBATE LITIGATION, WILL CONSTRUCTION, WILL CONTESTS, WILL VALIDITY

Dusty Rhodes Estate: Arizona Probate Lessons for Blended Families

June 30, 2025 by Kent Berk

Personal property list

Dusty Rhodes, WWE’s American Dream, was a beloved wrestling icon. But after his passing in 2015, his family was thrown into an emotionally charged ... Read More

Filed Under: Estate Litigation, Probate, PROBATE LITIGATION, WILL CONSTRUCTION, WILL VALIDITY

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

June 23, 2025 by Kent Berk

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

Understanding Conditional Wills in Arizona: A Case Study

September 25, 2024 by Kent Berk

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

Filed Under: PROBATE LITIGATION, BLOG, Probate, WILL CONSTRUCTION, WILL CONTESTS, WILL VALIDITY

When Helping Yourself Doesn’t Help

February 27, 2019 by Kent Berk

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

Filed Under: Estate Litigation, Probate, PROBATE LITIGATION, WILL CONSTRUCTION, WILL CONTESTS, WILL VALIDITY

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  • About Us
  • Team BLG
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    • Kent Berk
    • Daphne Reaume
    • Dan Otsuki
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    • Daniel Fitzpatrick
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    • Bear, Dog
    • Baxter, Dog
    • Sammy, Dog
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    • Reviews
    • Video Testimonials
  • Practice Areas
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