The unfortunate death of actor Robin Williams in August 2014 has sparked numerous articles, blogs and commentary on his life, family, comedy, mental illness, depression, and his estate plan. Whenever a celebrity passes away, either by natural causes or prematurely by unfortunate circumstances or events, undoubtedly that celebrity’s estate plan … [Read more...] about What Can We Learn From Robin Williams’ Estate Plan? #EstatePlanningAttorney
Probate Attorney in Arizona
Should Avoiding Probate Be Your First Priority in Arizona Estate Planning?
Our Arizona probate attorneys realize that probate is a term that may bring with it fear into the hearts of many family members. Usually, it is because of horror stories they have heard or even experienced themselves with a loved one’s estate. Many advisors, non-attorney "trust mills," and even probate attorneys will tout the need to do proper … [Read more...] about Should Avoiding Probate Be Your First Priority in Arizona Estate Planning?
Proof of Authority: How an Out of State Executor Conducts Estate Business in Arizona
As Arizona probate attorneys we receive many phone calls from family members, personal representatives, and beneficiaries who do not live in the State of Arizona, but a deceased loved one died here. We are able and willing to help such out of state individuals with an Arizona probate administration, trust administration or other administration … [Read more...] about Proof of Authority: How an Out of State Executor Conducts Estate Business in Arizona
New Court Mandated Training for All Persons Serving as a Personal Representative, Guardian or Conservator #EstatePlanningAttorney
Arizona Estate Planning & Probate Attorney, Kenneth Barney wants you to take notice: Pursuant to Rule 27.1(A) of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure, effective September 1, 2012, all non-licensed persons requesting to serve in any court appointed fiduciary capacity must receive training from the Arizona Supreme Court prior to appointment. A … [Read more...] about New Court Mandated Training for All Persons Serving as a Personal Representative, Guardian or Conservator #EstatePlanningAttorney
Probate Law AZ | Cars & Trucks Can Transfer Probate Free
A new state law provides for probate free transfers of vehicles upon the death of the owner. In other words, a beneficiary can receive a truck or car from their family at the time of the passing of the family member without the expense of going through the court system. Arizonans may also transfer bank accounts, brokerage accounts, homes, IRA’s … [Read more...] about Probate Law AZ | Cars & Trucks Can Transfer Probate Free
Probate and Estate Planning Attorney | Changes in Arizona’s Estate and Probate Law Statutes and Rules
During the past few months, approximately 47 statutes have changed or have been added to Arizona’s Probate Code, dealing with probate estates, guardianships, and conservatorships, taking effect on January 1, 2012. Additionally, the Arizona Legislature added approximately 25 changes to various Rules of Probate Procedure, some of which took effect on … [Read more...] about Probate and Estate Planning Attorney | Changes in Arizona’s Estate and Probate Law Statutes and Rules