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
Fiduciary Litigation
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
Announcing the Berk Law Group AI Client Tipsheet: How to Use AI Safely When You’re in a Probate or Trust Dispute
AI is everywhere. And if you're involved in a probate, trust, or estate dispute, there's a good chance you've already wondered whether you should be ... Read More
Why the Court Can’t Rubber-Stamp a Guardian’s Decision: Lessons from Gouveia v. Gruler
On April 15, 2026, the Arizona Court of Appeals issued a published opinion in Gouveia v. Gruler, No. 1 CA-CV 25-0402 PB. This is an ... Read More
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Common Sense in Professional Fee Dispute
Chalmers Decision Finally Clarifies Statutory Construction and Protects Access to Justice for Vulnerable Individuals If you’re an attorney or ... Read More
