Category: Initial Probate Questions

Introduction In 2017, over 45,000 people died and left their loved ones with the troubling process of distributing their property and assets. Some of

Introduction You have questions about what to do with joint bank accounts after a death or removing a deceased spouse from the account. While

Make Funeral Arrangements Did your loved one already make arrangements or leave instructions?  An experienced funeral director can be very helpful and offer a

Introduction When a loved one dies, the last thing on your mind is how to settle their estate. Once you’ve taken the time to

Introduction Question: Prior to her death, my mom prepared a simple will outlining her wishes to divide her property equally between me and my

Introduction When someone passes away, all of their assets will need to legally transfer to their beneficiaries and legal heirs. Most assets can easily

Introduction Probate is the legal process through which a decedent’s will is validated, liabilities are settled, assets are distributed to beneficiaries, and the estate

Introduction The primary purpose of probate is to transfer a decedent’s assets to their beneficiaries or legal heirs. When an estate doesn’t have any

Introduction When someone passes away without a will, they die “intestate.” Their assets will transfer to their heirs through probate court according to the

Introduction In the state of Arizona, probate law is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes Title 14 Chapter 3 (ARS 14-3301). Probate proceedings are based