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Education is important to us. On our blog, we will share tips, tricks, probate horror stories, and important information relating to estate and business planning, probate and trust administration, and guardianship and conservatorship.

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DISCLAIMER: While we hope you find our Blog insightful and helpful, the information shared here is not to be construed as legal advice. For information on your own personal situation, please contact our office.

This is So Unfair: Let’s Talk About Unequal Inheritance

This is So Unfair: Let’s Talk About Unequal Inheritance

For many individuals, the act of estate planning is a powerful reminder that our property and financial assets will not follow us to the afterlife. Once we start thinking about who should inherit the assets we leave behind, it is not uncommon for questions about...

The Value of Pour-Over Wills for Living Trusts

The Value of Pour-Over Wills for Living Trusts

Setting up a living trust can be a great way to ensure that your assets easily reach your intended beneficiaries after you pass on. However, trusts are not foolproof arrangements—without expert guidance and regular maintenance, some of your assets can still slip...

Probate Law in Arizona: The Probate Process, Explained

Probate Law in Arizona: The Probate Process, Explained

It’s likely many people have heard a myriad of things about probate, but especially, that they must avoid it! While that’s absolutely true if you live in certain states—California being one of them—the probate process in Arizona is not that terrible, relatively...

Trust Funding: 6 Steps to Funding a Revocable Trust

Trust Funding: 6 Steps to Funding a Revocable Trust

Creating an estate plan and keeping it updated is a critical step in securing your assets, protecting your loved ones, and ensuring your legacy continues long after you’re gone. But there’s an additional vital step that many neglect to complete: setting up a living...

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