Probate Is No Easy Process Anyone who has been involved in the probate of an estate is likely to agree that the process can be emotionally straining and time consuming. In nearly every case, the question of, “who gets what” can certainly add to those already heightened emotions. The answer may be as simple as…
After presenting a workshop this morning, I realized the questions from that group might be the same questions other people have. So, let’s answer them here again. What Is A Living Trust? Here are the answers. A trust is a great tool to protect your family. Here, I’m talking about one specific kind of trust:…
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…
How Do You Avoid Contesting A Will? 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…
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…