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 VALIDITY
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
Dusty Rhodes Estate: Arizona Probate Lessons for Blended Families
Dusty Rhodes, WWE’s American Dream, was a beloved wrestling icon. But after his passing in 2015, his family was thrown into an emotionally charged ... Read More
Understanding Conditional Wills in Arizona: A Case Study
Imagine you are suddenly hospitalized and waiting to undergo an emergency surgery that you may not survive. You then realize you never prepared a will ... Read More
When Helping Yourself Doesn’t Help
The Arizona probate process is strictly governed by laws enacted by the legislature and by rules adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court. Individuals are ... Read More
