Introduction In April 2025, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Estate of Magdalena Rios De Dominguez v. Renee Kay Dominguez, ... Read More
PROBATE LITIGATION
Estate of “Macho Man” Randy Savage – A Glimpse Into a Celebrity Estate Plan
“Macho Man” Randy Savage (Randall Mario Poffo), the larger than life WWE wrestler, died on May 20, 2011, in Seminole, Florida, leaving behind a ... Read More
Connecting the Probate Legal Community: Highlights from the April 2025 Bench/Bar Conference
The Maricopa County Superior Court's Probate and Mental Health Division held its quarterly Bench/Bar Conference on April 15, 2025, continuing its ... Read More
Secrets and Scrutiny: What Estate Litigators Might Investigate About Gene Hackman’s Estate
"There is always a loose end." "Everybody has a secret they don't want you to find. Find it!" Rankin Fitch (by Gene Hackman), Runaway Jury. Oddly ... Read More
Holding Trustees Accountable in Arizona: Understanding Trust Surcharge Laws
Trustees have a legal and ethical obligation to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries they serve. But what happens when a trustee breaches ... Read More
Guardianship: The Erosion of Disability Protections and the Duty to Safeguard Disabled Adults
Guardianship plays a crucial role in protecting disabled adults, yet as disability protections erode, guardians face increasing challenges in ensuring ... Read More
