Why Every Arizona Resident Needs an Estate Plan

Estate planning is often misunderstood as something only necessary for the wealthy or the elderly. In reality, it is one of the most important legal tools every Arizona resident should consider—regardless of age, income level, or family status. Whether you are a retiree in Scottsdale, a homeowner in Phoenix, or just starting your financial journey,

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Arizona Probate Court – Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has reached all of us far and wide and is changing the way we are all living our day-to-day lives. The way court proceedings operate is no different, and with new updates arriving every day, our firm is working hard to stay informed of those changes. Significant changes have been made to

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Healthcare Power of Attorney – Why Are They So Important?

When considering the “what ifs” of life, it is important to consider having a Healthcare Power of Attorney (“HCPOA”). In simple terms, a HCPOA is a document that designates someone to be your representative or agent in the event you are unable to make or communicate decisions about your health care options. Having a person

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What Information Will My Attorney Need to File a Probate Matter?

There is information your attorney will need in order to file a Probate. When first meeting with your attorney, it will save time (and money) if you bring along: The Original Last Will and Testament, together with any Codicils (amendments). When a person dies with a Will in place, they will have already decided who will receive

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What Will I Need After the Probate is Filed?

Once a Probate is filed, there is additional information your attorney will need, including: List of Assets, Location and Estimated Value . It will be very important to pull together a detailed list of the Decedent’s assets; remembering, however, that the only assets subject to probate are those held solely in the Decedent’s name. The attorney will

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Probate Mediation

Recently, Michelle J. Perkins completed the Maricopa County Superior Court Probate Mediation Training Program. As a result of this training, Ms. Perkins will be placed on an exclusive list of individuals to handle private mediations for Probate, Guardianship and Conservatorship matters. Ms. Perkins’ prior mediation training combined with this recent training and her years of

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