Probate is the process that consists of administering an individual's estate after death, and its primary purpose is to prevent fraud. There are different types of probate, and informal is the one that most estates go through. Informal probate is for when the decedent...
A conservator is someone who a court appoints to handle the finances of a person who is unable to do so him or herself. However, the conservator does not have full reign to do as he or she wishes. According to the Arizona State Legislature, the court ultimately has...
When adding a new child to your family, his or her immediate needs can seem overwhelming. This is true whether you give birth or adopt your child. Nevertheless, you should try to think about updating your estate plan if you already have one or creating one if you do...
When someone names you as the executor in his or her will, you also become the personal representative of his or her estate when he or she dies. You, therefore, assume responsibility for overseeing the deceased’s assets and making sure they pass to his or her heirs...
Arizona's laws require your property to go through probate before it legally transfers to your heirs. As noted by SmartAsset.com, if you die with a will in Arizona, the probate court reviews it for validity. Your chosen personal representative then distributes your...
Estate planning is a long and exhausting process, in which it may benefit you to have legal guidance due to the sheer complexities involved in estate affair management. Of course, your work is not over after you create your estate plan, either. Rather, you must review...
As an Arizona resident who has more than one child, you need to take extra care when crafting your estate plan to avoid unnecessary trouble. Sometimes, the steps you make during estate planning have the potential to cause conflicts between your children. According to...
Creating an estate plan provides more benefits for your loved ones than it does for yourself. It will help save them time, effort and money as they handle your affairs after your death, which is often needed and appreciated by your exhausted and grieving family...
Adults who rely on caregivers may show signs of individuals taking advantage of them. As reported by azcentral.com, vulnerable adults face risks of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Abuse may include physical or verbal harm. Signs of physical mistreatment...
When you are the Arizona parent of a son or daughter with a disability, you may need to take extra steps during estate planning to look out for his or her interests. For many parents of children who have special needs, figuring out how to leave a legacy behind without...