Keystone Law Firm Named a 2018 Law Firm 500 Honoree Fastest Growing Law Firms in the U.S. – Two Years Running Over the past 3-years, our team at Keystone Law Firm, has been dedicated to providing excellence in estate planning and probate customer service resulting in many happy clients. In doing so, our commitment…
After someone passes away, their loved ones have to figure out what to do with their “stuff.” Whether they left a Will or not, their estate almost always goes through probate. During the grieving period it may be hard to focus on legal details. However, it is important to know how to probate an estate.…
Estates come in all sizes. Procedures for settling an estate may differ depending on the size, however. If you are in charge of settling a friend or loved one’s small estate, take a few moments to consider alternatives to traditional probate. Why Use a Small Estate Affidavit? When a simple estate has few assets, there’s…
Alex was patriarch of a large family. They had gone through some tough times. His sons and daughters were not close to each other and only one of them, Roslyn, took care of Alex. At age 93, he decided to revise his Will to disinherit all his children except Roslyn. He was concerned, though, that…
Buzz and Pete manufactured and sold sporting goods for years. As college buddies, they started their business on a shoestring. The business grew steadily. Unfortunately, Pete died in a skiing accident, leaving Buzz to hold their business together. Buzz – and the executor of Pete’s estate, his brother Rob – that is. Buzz was uneasy…
Automobiles. Whether you’re a collector or someone who just uses them to get from Point A to Point B, they are a valuable asset. As with all property, cars will be handed down to someone after you pass away. One way to do this is using the Arizona DMV Beneficiary form. What are beneficiary designations?…
Deborah & Thomas Did Just About Everything Together During Their 42-Year Marriage They ran a successful real estate agency, purchased homes together, and furnished those homes, and bought or leased numerous automobiles. When Deborah passed away last year, Thomas had the job of settling her estate. First, he looked at their joint debts – mortgages,…
A state court system devotes time and energy into handling cases for its citizens. That includes probate cases. For example, Arizona’s probate system provides systems and forms for people to settle their estates. While the term “probate’ typically refers only to the administration of a Will, probate courts also handle other matters involving the settlement…
Estate Planning Is Important, No Matter Your Station In Life Only about 44% of Americans have signed a Will, the most fundamental and well-known estate planning document. Without a Will, your assets may not go where you want them. Settling your estate may take longer, also, since there’s nothing in writing showing what you want.…
Executors take on a lot of responsibility. Gathering assets, notifying heirs, and reviewing claims against the estate take time. It’s that much more difficult when the executor lives out of state and has to settle an estate from a distance. Difficult, but not impossible. Are You Qualified? If you’re named as an executor over an…