By John Even | Published October 1, 2026 | Posted in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Uncategorized |
Avoiding Family Conflict After Death: What Arizona Probate Disputes Teach Us Most parents don’t imagine their children fighting over their estate. They picture something very different — Their children gather after their death, support one another, honor their parents’ wishes, and eventually divide the estate according to the plan that their parents carefully created. Unfortunately, Read More
Read More3 Ways to Deal with Real Estate in Arizona Probates Real estate, especially residential real estate, is typically the asset that causes most estates to go into probate. However, whether probate is necessary or not, there are three main ways to deal with a house in an estate: Distribute It Out to a Beneficiary; Sell Read More
Read More5 Things to Know About Closing an AZ Probate After you have fully administered a probate case, what are the steps necessary to close an Arizona estate? This blog discusses five things you need to do when closing an Arizona probate case. 1. Decide Whether to Close Formally or Informally. A probate proceeding can be Read More
Read MoreFive Key Steps for Administering an AZ Probate After you have been appointed as the personal representative for a loved one who has passed away, what are the next steps in administering an Arizona estate? This blog discusses five key steps for administering an Arizona probate. The Personal Representative’s Administrative Duties Read More
Read MoreTop 3 Things to Know for Opening an Arizona Probate After someone passes away in Arizona, there are 3 critical questions that a family needs to answer in order to open a probate. This blog answers all three of them. Did the Person Have a Will? The first question that needs to be Read More
Read MoreWhat Are the Duties and Responsibilities of a Trustee? This blog answers several questions that I am asked all the time by trustees when I am representing them about the duties and responsibilities of a trustee. It also gives a checklist of the important steps that trustees need to take to properly administer a Read More
Read MoreGood News – John Even Recognized by Best Lawyers 2020 has certainly been a challenging year for all of us! In the midst of this crazy year, I received some good news that I wanted to share with all of you. For 2021, I have been selected in Best Lawyers in America for Trust and Read More
Read MoreWhy is an Estate Plan So Important for Business Owners? For many of my clients who own businesses, their business is the largest asset in their estate. As a result, it is critical that this asset is properly handled after their death. This blog discusses three reasons why it is extremely important for business owners Read More
Read MoreWhen Does An Estate Have to File An Estate Tax Return? After the death of a loved one, family members often ask me if the estate has to file an estate tax return. This blog discusses how estate taxes are calculated and when estate tax returns are required to be filed. What Are Estate Taxes? Read More
Read MoreTop 10 Questions about Probate and Trust Administrations Losing a parent or a loved one is difficult no matter where you live, but it is more difficult to deal with probate and trust administration issues if you are living out of state. What are the first things you should do? Who should you call for Read More
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