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Choosing a guardian for children in Arizona is one of the most important decisions parents make in an estate plan, but naming a guardian alone does not actually solve the legal and practical problems that arise if something happens to you. In Arizona,…
Read the articleMost families do not realize how the Arizona probate process actually unfolds until they are forced into it after a death. The timeline depends on statutory waiting periods, court procedures, and how organized the estate is when someone passes away. While…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): Arizona probate is the legal process used to appoint someone to handle a person’s estate after death and to transfer assets to the right people. These FAQs explain when probate is required, what steps are involved, what commonly causes…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: What Happens to Your Digital Life When You Die? In this video, Arizona estate planning attorney Anjali Patel explains what happens to your digital life if something happens to you — and the three steps you should take…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: What happens to your pets when you die? What happens to your pets when you die? #planningforpets @estateplanning #arizonalaw Duration: 0:1:12
Read the articleBeneficiary deeds are often presented as a simple way to avoid probate in Arizona. On paper, they look appealing: you sign a document, record it, and your home automatically passes to the person you name when you die. No court, no delay, no fuss. But like…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): In Arizona, a trust only controls assets that are properly transferred into it. If accounts or property remain titled in an individual name, probate may still be required despite having a trust. Many families create a trust believing it…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: Top 5 Mistakes Arizona Rental Property Owners Make LLCs HOAs Own a rental property in Arizona? These mistakes can blow up your liability fast — especially if you use an LLC or your property is in an HOA. In this video,…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: Married couples are shocked they still have to file for probate Married couples are shocked they still have to file for probate. #estateplanning #marriedlife #arizonalaw Duration: 0:0:0
Read the articleUpdating your will is one of those tasks people assume they can handle once and forget, but life rarely cooperates with that kind of plan. Most people write a will once and believe they are set for life. It feels like a task you complete, file away, and…
Read the articleSummary (TLDR): Arizona allows pet trusts to legally enforce care instructions and set aside money for your pets after you die or become incapacitated. A will alone cannot guarantee who cares for your pets or how funds are used, which is why a pet trust…
Read the articleI just published a new YouTube video: 3 Documents Every Arizona Married Couple Needs for their Estate Plan Every Arizona adult needs these three documents — even if you don’t own a house or have a big estate. Simple planning now saves your family a massive…
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