An Arizona court holds that a will that refers to a list still valid, even if the list is actually not attached. So we ask, is an incomplete will and ... Read More
PROBATE LITIGATION
COMMUNITY PROPERTY INTEREST UPHELD IN PROBATE
Under community property law, each spouse owns one-half of all community property. Community property is generally any property earned or received ... Read More
SENIOR EXPLOITATION, ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES
Senior exploitation, abuse and neglect of seniors appears to be a costly problem. In September 2010, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) ... Read More
“NO CONTEST” CLAUSE MAY DISCOURAGE WILL OR TRUST CONTEST
In this post, I will explain how a “no contest” clause may be used to defend against an estate, probate, will or trust contest in Arizona. Peace of ... Read More
DEFICIENCY ON INCOMPLETE HOME PROTECTED BY ANTI-DEFICIENCY LAW
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CHANGES TO ANTI-DEFICIENCY STATUTES WON’T GO INTO EFFECT
Governor Brewer repealed the changes to the anti-deficiency statute that were set to go into effect on September 30, 2009. The much debated changes ... Read More
