What are the probate rules in Arizona? There’s hundreds of them. So there’s two big sections of law that govern probate. The first one is our statutes, and that’s in Title 14. The second one is our probate rules, Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure. The rules are much more like how you file that…
Probate has tons of weird rules. In Arizona, Rule 51 is one of the ones that catches people by surprise. Arizona Rule of Probate procedure Rule 51 says, you have two years to get this project done, or the court’s gonna kick you out. It’s the administrative closure rule. How does that apply? Most…
Probate Is No Easy Process, Especially For Common-law Marriages In Arizona 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…
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 Wins AGAIN 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 and focus has taken us on a fabulous journey of growth – both personally and for our…
How Do You Probate An Estate? 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…
How To Go About Transferring A Small 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?…
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…
The Use Of An Arizona MVD Beneficiary Form 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…