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
WILL CONTESTS
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
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
Why “XO” Wasn’t Enough: Arizona Court Rejects Sticky Note Will
Can “XO” Count as a Signature on a Will in Arizona? We’ve all scribbled a quick note on a sticky pad. But in Arizona, a few words on a scrap ... 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
