Category: Probate Administration

Who Does a Probate Attorney Represent?

Introduction Probate is a legal process that occurs after a person dies. The deceased individual’s will or estate plan is validated by the court

How To Execute A Living Trust After Death in Arizona

Introduction A living trust is a type of estate planning set up by a person during their lifetime. While they are alive, a person

What To Do When There’s a Lien On Inherited Property In Arizona

Introduction While your inheritance is supposed to be a gift specifically for you, it is often considered a source of money for creditors looking

6 Important Tips on How to Be a Good Executor

Introdution Being named as an executor is a bittersweet honor. While earning this designation shows that someone trusts you implicitly, you only receive the

Process for Evicting a Sibling From a Deceased Parent’s Home

Introduction Losing a parent is a traumatic experience all on its own. However, the stress and sorrow are only compounded when a child has

How Long Does Probate Take Without a Will?

Introduction You probably know that creating a will is one of the best ways to ensure your last wishes are honored with regard to

Buying Probate Property at Less Than Market Value in Arizona

Introduction Buying probate property is very different from buying traditional real estate. Probate properties typically belong to a deceased person’s estate and tend to

Distribution of Trust Assets to Beneficiaries

Introduction In the state of Arizona, trust administration is governed by ARS Title 14 Chapter 7. Trusts are incredibly useful estate planning vehicles, but

How to Value Personal Property for Probate

Introduction In probate proceedings, the decedent’s assets can be lumped into two categories: real property and personal property. Real property includes any type of

How Anti-Lapse Laws and Statutes Work in Arizona

Introduction Under Arizona state probate laws, the beneficiaries you name in your will must survive you by at least 120 hours in order to

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