Probate Litigation
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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 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