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 […]
Problems You May Run Into When Setting Up a Living Trust in Arizona
While nobody wants to think about what will happen after they pass away, having a plan in place can ensure that your final wishes are carried out properly. In addition to a “traditional” will, many people are now setting up living trusts (also known as revocable trusts) as part of their estate plans. By having […]