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Your Child’s Spouse — What Will They Inherit?

Posted February 7, 2021 • 00:11:28

If you leave your estate to your child, what interest does your child's spouse acquire in the inheritance? What happens if your child (god forbid) dies...

Arizona Guardianship Rules and Terminology Explained

Posted January 31, 2021 • 00:12:58

We have talked and written about Arizona guardianship proceedings before. We still encounter a lot of confusion about the rules -- and even the language. One...

Can You Disinherit Your Spouse?

Posted January 24, 2021 • 00:15:33

Sometimes people want to leave their husband or wife completely out of their estate plan. But can you disinherit your spouse? Last week we talked about...

Can You Disinherit a Family Member?

Posted January 17, 2021 • 00:15:46

Can you disinherit a family member? Do you have to leave something to children, spouses and other close relatives? Last week, in our Elder Law Issues...

“Qualified Beneficiaries” Under Arizona Trust Law

Posted December 27, 2020 • 00:10:19

If you are trustee of an Arizona trust, you must provide information to "qualified beneficiaries" of the trust. But who are those people? If you join...