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
Probate
When a Child Kills a Parent: Arizona’s Slayer Statute and the Mercy-Killing Gap
Earlier this month, Catalan, Spain police arrested Jonathan Andic, heir to the multi-billion-dollar Mango fashion empire, in connection with the ... 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
No-Contest Clauses Don’t Automatically Trigger: Key Takeaways from Champagne v. Bozer
A recent Arizona Court of Appeals memorandum decision provides useful insight into the application of no-contest clauses in trusts—especially where ... Read More
Goudeau v. Goudeau: Arizona Court Rejects Invalid Will in Probate Appeal
When families turn to the Arizona courts to resolve disputes over a loved one’s estate, procedure can be just as important as substance. The recent ... Read More
October 14, 2025 Maricopa County Probate Bench Bar Meeting
Here at Berk Law Group, we always strive to stay informed about updates and changes in the Arizona probate, trust and estate world. Here are the key ... Read More
