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Estate Planning and Probate
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Why Change My Trust?
I just published a new YouTube video: Why Change My Trust? Thinking about updating your estate plan? Here are 3 common reasons why people choose to change their trust: – Change in marital status: Whether you’ve recently tied the knot or gone through a…
I just published a new YouTube video: The Estate Planning Mistake I See After Divorce I see this fact pattern in Arizona far too often: someone gets divorced, never updates their will or beneficiaries, and their family is left dealing with the fallout…
What Makes an HOA Board Meeting Illegal in Arizona?
What Makes an HOA Board Meeting Illegal in Arizona? Illegal HOA board meetings in Arizona are more common than most homeowners realize, and understanding what makes a meeting legally defective can matter a great deal if your association is trying to…
Can an Arizona HOA Vote in Executive Session? (2026 Update)
For decades, Arizona HOA boards have been doing something the open meeting law arguably never allowed. They have been voting behind closed doors. Approving budgets in executive session. Authorizing foreclosures in executive session. Granting their property…
How Business Assets Transfer at Death (LLC, Trusts & Beneficiaries)
I just published a new YouTube video: How Business Assets Transfer at Death (LLC, Trusts & Beneficiaries) Most business owners think their company will “just pass on”—but that’s not how it works. The way your business transfers at death can create…
Who Should You Name as a Personal Representative in Your Will
I just published a new YouTube video: Who Should You Name as a Personal Representative in Your Will Choosing a personal representative for your will is an important decision. In Arizona, this role involves paperwork, deadlines, filing requirements, and…
How to Title Property Correctly in Arizona to Avoid Problems Later
Title property Arizona decisions often seem like a technical detail, but the way property is titled can determine whether assets transfer smoothly or create unexpected legal problems later. In Arizona, property ownership structure affects probate, creditor…
If you are asking whether you need an attorney to form an LLC in Arizona, the honest answer is that the state does not require one. You can file the Articles of Organization yourself through the Arizona Corporation Commission, pay the filing fee, and…
Do You Need a Revocable Living Trust in Arizona? A Practical Guide
Revocable living trust Arizona is a phrase many people search when they begin thinking about how to organize their estate plan and avoid unnecessary complications for their family. In Arizona, a revocable living trust can be a practical planning tool for…
I just published a new YouTube video: Basic HOA Information Every Homeowner Should Know Homeowners in HOAs often run into the same basic issues, whether they’re serving on the board or just trying to follow the rules. Having a general understanding of how…
The Real Cost of Using Free Contract Templates for Your Arizona Business
Free contract templates Arizona business owners find online often appear to solve an immediate problem at no cost. The issue is not that templates exist. The issue is that most generic templates are not tailored to Arizona law, your specific business…
What Does a Personal Representative Do in Arizona?
Summary (TLDR): A personal representative is responsible for collecting and protecting estate assets, handling creditor and administrative requirements, paying valid debts and expenses, and ultimately distributing remaining property to the proper heirs or…