Berk Law Group is pleased to welcome Allison “Ali” Evans to the firm as a senior associate. Ali focuses her practice on probate, trust, and fiduciary ... Read More
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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
Estate Lessons from HBO’s Succession: What Not to Do
HBO’s hit series Succession isn’t just a gripping drama—it’s a masterclass in estate mismanagement. The show chronicles the Roy family’s vicious power ... Read More
When Dementia Affects Estate Planning
Dementia is a devastating disease, not only for the person affected but also for his or her family. And unfortunately, the consequences of the ... Read More
GUARDIANSHIP DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SUSPEND DRIVER’S LICENSE
A guardian may be appointed for a person (the “ward”) where the ward is incapacitated and a guardian is necessary to care for the needs of the ward. A ... Read More
GUARDIANSHIP CREATES INFERENCE OF LACK OF CAPACITY
In probate law, the law presumes that a person has testamentary capacity. Testamentary capacity is the mental state someone must have to adopt a valid ... Read More
