The Hearsay Rules in Probate and Trust Disputes
Many people take steps to put a will or trust in place to ensure their wishes are followed after they pass. However, that doesn’t mean there won’t be some disputes after you’re gone. There may be family members who feel they should have been included or individuals who try to claim you meant to make […]
Blended Families & Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
Blended families are much more common today than they were years ago, which can create a number of legal challenges, especially when it comes to estate planning. Including your step-children or other members of your family who are related by marriage can create murky waters you don’t want your loved ones to deal with after […]
Assets and Probate: What is Included?
After a person passes away in Arizona, it is possible that his or her death can trigger what’s known as a court-ordered Probate process. This process involves having a Personal Representative distribute the estate of the deceased person to creditors and any heirs or beneficiaries. Important to note, however, is that not all of the […]
Probate & Common Law Marriage in Arizona
Will Your Arizona Common Law Spouse Inherit Your Estate? Probate in Arizona normally follows a fairly straightforward process. If you left a will naming a specific single beneficiary, that person will inherit your estate. If you did not leave a will, the probate court will appoint a beneficiary, usually the surviving spouse. However, not everyone […]