Probate
All About AZ Probate
If avoiding probate court entirely matters to a family, a properly structured living trust often accomplishes exactly that goal, provided the trust actually gets funded
October 14, 2026
Wills & Trusts
If Your Will Isn’t Signed Correctly
If a will is not signed and properly witnessed exactly as Arizona law requires, the document a person spent years carefully thinking through can become
October 7, 2026
Insights
Pet Trusts: Planning for the Animals Who Outlive You
Our friends at Ellen Williamson Law, PC discuss how for a lot of pet owners, the animals in their household are family. Yet when it
September 30, 2026
Probate
Common Questions About Estate Filing Timing
What Is the Difference Between Informal and Formal Probate? Informal probate is handled by a court registrar rather than a judge, generally moves faster, and
September 23, 2026
Estate Planning
The Document Most Estate Plans Forget
A Document Most People Have Never Heard Of Most people who complete estate planning already know they need a healthcare power of attorney, but far
September 16, 2026
Estate Planning
Why Half of Everything Is Already Yours
A Rule That Changes How Estate Planning Actually Works Arizona is one of only a handful of states nationwide that genuinely recognizes community property, and
September 9, 2026
Probate
The Path Arizona Built for Simple Estates
Informal Probate Skips the Courtroom Entirely Under A.R.S. Section 14-3301, informal probate allows a will to be admitted or a personal representative to be appointed
September 2, 2026
Estate Planning
The One-Page Tool That Skips Probate
Passing a home to the next generation usually means either a will that still goes through probate or a trust that takes real effort to
August 26, 2026
Probate
Why Most Estates Never See A Judge
Handling an estate after someone dies does not always mean regular court appearances and a judge signing off on every step. Arizona offers a streamlined
August 19, 2026
Guardianship
Two Different Roles Serve Two Different Needs
Caring for a loved one who can no longer manage their own affairs often involves two distinct sets of responsibilities. Arizona law treats these as
August 12, 2026