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When Do You Need an Arizona Probate Attorney?
The death of a loved one is an extremely emotional and stressful time. It can be easy to become overwhelmed with managing and balancing everything required to close out a deceased loved one’s estate, especially when Arizona Probate law can...
Estate Planning 101
One of the most important financial documents you can have to protect your legacy is an estate plan. Unfortunately, many people overlook their assets by mistakenly believing they don’t have an estate. But, if you have something (anything) of value...
Can I Contest An Estate If There’s No Will?
The death of a loved one is an emotional and stressful experience. Quite often, this stress is compounded when disputes arise between family members about funeral decisions or the distribution of assets. These disputes are usually resolved by following the...
Types of Compensation in a Personal Injury Case
If you’ve been injured through the negligent actions of another person, you may be entitled to recover compensation after filing a personal injury case. Personal injury cases can be filed following an automobile accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, a...
What Does An Estate Planning Attorney Do?
Estate planning attorneys are experienced and licensed legal professionals. An estate planning lawyer will have a thorough understanding of state and federal laws that affect how your estate will be inventoried, valued, distributed, and taxed after your death. Estate Attorneys...
What To Do After A Car Accident
If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know that your emotions will be running on overload; you may be confused, in shock or pain, distracted, or overwhelmed. If you know what steps to take after a car crash,...
Top Ten Estate Planning Tips
There’s more to estate planning than just writing your will. You also need to account for all your assets, maintain proper recordkeeping, and complete all beneficiary designation forms. By crafting a solid estate plan, you’re creating less work and stress...
Estate Planning: Signs of Undue Influence
Conflicts are the last thing anyone wants after a family member passes away. But sometimes, disputes arise during the estate settlement process when a beneficiary contests the validity of the deceased’s will. They may argue that the will-maker wrote the...
Can I be an “Executor” and Beneficiary of a Will?
In Arizona, a personal representative (known in many states as an “Executor”) is the person or entity appointed by the Court to administer the estate and assets of someone who has died. In other words, the personal representative has the...
What Happens to Your Bank Account After Death?
If you’re the primary breadwinner for your family and you die unexpectedly, it’s important to have a plan in place so your family can have access to your accounts to make ends meet. This is often a matter of great...