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?
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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
Wills Lawyer Mesa AZ | Will Kits – But Why Can’t I Just Use the Internet?
You may occasionally wonder about using online “Will kits” or software to produce estate planning documents. These kits are popular because they’re cheap. However, as an experienced wills lawyer I must caution you about the risk of subjecting your survivors to unnecessary legal fees to fix what often turns out to be incomplete or ineffective … [Read more...] about Wills Lawyer Mesa AZ | Will Kits – But Why Can’t I Just Use the Internet?