Wills

Understanding the basics of an Arizona will contest

An unexpected death can disrupt family harmony in many ways. If the decedent has not left a will, surviving family members may fight about dividing the decedent’s assets. Even if the decedent planned carefully for division of his or her assets upon death, individual...

Can I create an electronic will in Arizona?

Now more than ever, people in Arizona are using electronic options in their everyday life. This is partially due to convenience and, as the past two years have shown, it can be beneficial to safety. Not everything needs to be done in person and it is efficient to...

Drafting a will and what not to include in it

Establishing an estate plan is often thought of as something one does later in life, when one has entered retirement. However, this is now considered to be getting late to the game, as there are many benefits to creating an estate plan during one’s younger years. The...

When is it time to change my will?

Estate planners may understand the value of having a will but should also understand the importance of knowing when to change a will. Estate planners may ask the question when they should change their will and it is helpful for them to be familiar with the different...

Why are wills challenged in probate?

Many Tucson residents have heard of wills and understand that they serve a purpose in the estate planning process. A will is a testamentary device that provides the heirs and beneficiaries of a decedent’s end of life estate with instructions on what the decedent...