April 1, 2026 Thirty years ago, in the spring of 1996, I was three years in as a litigation associate at what was then one of Arizona's largest ... Read More
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Berk Law Group Launches Free Arizona Probate & Elder Law Tools
At Berk Law Group, we know many families begin looking online for answers during stressful and uncertain times. They may be trying to understand who ... Read More
When a “Contempt Fine” Becomes a Problem: Isom v. Isom and What Probate Litigators Should Take From It
Arizona probate litigation can get intense fast—missing inventories, stonewalled accountings, ignored turnover orders, withheld trust records, or ... Read More
Arizona Appeals Court: You Can’t “ADR Away” an Undue Influence Challenge to a Trust Amendment
Some trusts try to solve family conflict with a built-in off-ramp: appoint a “Special Co-Trustee,” require everyone to submit disputes to that person ... Read More
The Case for Dogs in the Office: Why a Pet-Friendly Workplace Just Makes Sense
What if the thing that makes you a better lawyer, a happier employee, and a more trusted firm has four legs and a wagging tail? Let's be ... Read More
Arizona Court of Appeals Clarifies: Trust Beneficiaries Cannot Recover Attorneys’ Fees Under A.R.S. § 14‑1105(A)
The Arizona Court of Appeals recently issued an important opinion addressing when attorneys’ fees may—and may not—be awarded in trust litigation. The ... Read More
