What Happens to a Joint Bank Account After Death in Arizona?
A joint bank account may transfer directly to a surviving owner after death, but Arizona law, the account agreement, and the source of the funds all affect the result.
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Clear Arizona legal explanations and useful next steps.
What Happens to a Mortgage When You Die in Arizona?
A mortgage does not disappear when someone dies, but an heir usually does not have to pay the balance in full immediately. Here is what Arizona families should consider about payments, title, probate, and lender communication.
Read the article →Estate Planning After Divorce in Arizona (Update This First)
I just published a new YouTube video: Estate Planning After Divorce in Arizona (Update This First) Just finalized your divorce in Arizona? There’s one step people forget: updating your estate plan. During a pending divorce, you can’t change your will or…
Read the article →Estate Planning vs. Probate What’s the Difference
I just published a new YouTube video: Estate Planning vs. Probate What’s the Difference Do you know the difference between estate planning and probate? Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they serve very different purposes depending on your…
Read the article →Keep Your Car Out of Probate in Arizona (Vehicle Beneficiary Form)
I just published a new YouTube video: Keep Your Car Out of Probate in Arizona (Vehicle Beneficiary Form) Did you know your car can go through probate in Arizona? There’s a simple form that prevents it. If a vehicle is owned by just one person, you can file…
Read the article →Changing Your Trust: Common Reasons and the Process
I just published a new YouTube video: Changing Your Trust: Common Reasons and the Process When is it time to update your estate plan? There are three common life events that lead people to seek changes to their trust: Marital Status Changes: This includes…
Read the article →Is Your Trust Empty? How to Fund a Trust in Arizona (The #1 Mistake)
I just published a new YouTube video: Is Your Trust Empty? How to Fund a Trust in Arizona (The #1 Mistake) You did the hard part and created your trust. But here’s the mistake I see most often as an Arizona estate planning attorney: people never actually…
Read the article →Don’t Wait for Major Life Events to Start Your Estate Planning
I just published a new YouTube video: Don’t Wait for Major Life Events to Start Your Estate Planning Are you delaying your estate planning until you get married or have children? It is actually possible to draft provisions for future spouses or descendants…
Read the article →Explaining Estate Planning to Kids
I just published a new YouTube video: Explaining Estate Planning to Kids Ever wondered how to explain estate planning to a child? In this video, I try to break down exactly what I do for a living, from creating the paperwork that ensures kids are taken…
Read the article →Why Choose a Trust for Minor Children?
I just published a new YouTube video: Why Choose a Trust for Minor Children? Planning for the future often involves choosing between a will or a trust. For parents and grandparents, a trust is often the preferred choice to ensure minor children are…
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