Probate Litigation
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Jaburg Wilk Partner, Garner, is Panelist at State Bar of Arizona Webinar
Jaburg Wilk Partner, Garner, is Panelist at State Bar of Arizona Webinar
Lauren Garner is panelist at the State Bar of Arizona Probate Mediations Webinar.
What: Probate Mediations – Getting to a Signed Settlement Agreement
Exploration of factors that lead to a successful mediation
Timing of the mediation
Selection of the right mediator
Preparing your clients and the mediator
Awareness of possible experts or needed resources
Understanding how different personalities may … Read More
Categories: Probate Litigation, Seminars
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Jaburg Wilk Attorney to Speak at National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Arizona Chapter
Jaburg Wilk Attorney to Speak at National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Arizona Chapter
Lauren Garner, a partner at the law firm of Jaburg Wilk will speak on "Arizona Probate Court Settlement and Mediation"
What: AzNEALA 16th Annual Symposium covering topics including ALTCS, Mental Health, New Arizona Probate Rules, Practice Management, Supportive Housing and Probate Court Settlement and Mediation
Where: Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E … Read More
Categories: Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, Seminars
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Undue Influence - or Not?
Undue Influence - or Not?
Has it ever crossed your mind — even if only for a moment — that if you are extra super nice to rich old Aunt Harriet (or whomever the “Aunt Harriet” in your life may be), who is getting up there in years, never had any children, and managed to accumulate a sizable estate, that maybe, just maybe, she will leave a nice portion of her estate to you? Many lawsuits have arisen in Arizona … Read More
Categories: Probate Litigation, Blog
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Six Jaburg Wilk Attorneys Presenting at Arizona State Bar Convention
Six Jaburg Wilk Attorneys Presenting at Arizona State Bar Convention
The Arizona State Bar Convention is held in June of each year. A large portion of the event is providing CLE to attorneys. The following are seminars that Jaburg Wilk attorneys have planned or are presenting at:
Life Insurance and Retirement Plan Considerations in Today’s Estate Planning Environment
Assisting estate planners and probate litigators to identify issues and opportunities for clients … Read More
Categories: Employment, Estate Planning, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Probate Litigation, Seminars
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Lauren Garner Leads Estate Planning and Probate Seminar
Lauren Garner Leads Estate Planning and Probate Seminar
Lauren Garner, will address some of the particular issues that arise in mediating contested probate and trust matters and how to prepare and advocate for your clients in mediation. We will discuss various "settlement" opportunities available in Maricopa County; statutory and regulatory obligations for ADR, and specific types of cases that may be mediated. We will also cover the timing of mediation, preparing for … Read More
Categories: Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, Seminars
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Guardianships and Conservatorships Can Help Protect Loved Ones
Guardianships and Conservatorships Can Help Protect Loved Ones
The decline of a family member’s health can be one of the most difficult emotional challenges that a family will face. If that ailing family member hasn’t adequately planned for such an event, the burden rests on the family to step in and care for them. Without proper legal authority, this can be difficult.
Fortunately, the court … Read More
Categories: Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, Article
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Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Wills
Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Wills
No one wants to contemplate becoming seriously ill or disabled, but the reality is this difficult subject needs to be addressed with spouses, significant others and family members. It is important to make decisions regarding what wishes are while healthy. The Arizona Secretary of State allows you to register, free of charge, living wills and medical power of attorneys on their web site. Simply go to … Read More
Categories: Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, Article
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Five Steps to Avoid and Minimize Probate and Trust Disputes
Five Steps to Avoid and Minimize Probate and Trust Disputes
Probate and trust litigation can turn families into enemies and convert inheritances into attorneys' fees. These disputes can be fueled by sibling rivalry, blended families, family grudges, financial need, entitlement, revenge, greed, or spite. Litigators have a bird's eye view of the issues which fuel such disputes and are often able to anticipate potential issues before they erupt, so they might be … Read More
Categories: Probate Litigation, Article