The Arizona Supreme Court just changed the rules on when someone else can join your confidential conversations with your lawyer. In probate, trust, ... Read More
Fiduciary Litigation
Berk Law Group Welcomes Amanda Thomas as Director of Operations
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Berk Law Group is proud to announce that Amanda Thomas has joined the firm as its new Director of Operations, a key addition as the ... Read More
Staying Current in Arizona Probate Court: Practical Takeaways from the July 2026 Bench-Bar Meeting
Probate, guardianship, and conservatorship cases are governed by statutes and court rules, but effective representation also requires understanding ... Read More
A lawyer uncovers a surprise witness. Someone makes a dramatic confession on the stand. The judge immediately sees the truth and issues a ruling ... Read More
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A Personal Representative’s Power to Settle: Gonzalez v. Fiduciary Solutions and When Arizona Courts Will Approve a Compromise
When an estate is asset-poor and claim-heavy, a personal representative often faces an uncomfortable choice: fight every claim to the last dollar, or ... Read More
When a Probate Court Locks Out a Surviving Parent: Nichols v. Slavicek and Why Rule 24 Still Matters in Conservatorship Disputes
Intervention issues don't arise often in Arizona probate Court. Nichols v. Slavicek, No. 1 CA-CV 25-0272 PB (Ariz. App. May 4, 2026) (mem. decision), ... Read More
