I am and have been for more than 30 years an attorney practicing law in Arizona. I have had my own firm in Scottsdale for more than 27 years, and for many have practiced heavily in contested probate proceedings, including
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Berk Law Group, P.C. is a small law firm in Scottsdale, AZ 85260. We specialize in probate litigation. We are collaborative, professional and supportive.
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Berk Law Group, P.C. is an AV rated, highly reputable (all 5 star reviews on Google), progressive law firm conveniently located just off of the Loop 101 and Raintree Dr.
Timing Is Everything, Even After You’re Gone
On October 31, 2022, Forbes released its list of “Highest-Paid Dead Celebrities of 2022“. The list is riddled with tongue-in-cheek remarks (it was released on Halloween, after all), but this kind of information is truly fascinating.
Of the
Tom Petty: Still Headlining
I’m not a professional or even amateur headline writer, but if I were, mine would read as:
“Petty Estate ‘Won’t Back Down’: Demands Kari Lake’s Campaign Immediately Cease & Desist in Wake of Arizona Governorship Loss”
Just a few years
Conservator Does Not have Certain Duties to Beneficiaries
Those were the issues addressed in the Snyder v. Entrust Fiduciary Services, Inc. case decided May 28, 2015 by the Arizona Court of Appeals
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Adopted, But Not Disinherited – An Example of Arizona Intestacy
On January 13, 2022, the Court of Appeals provided an excellent illustration of intestate succession when it decided In the Estate of Dougherty. In doing so, the Court also clarified when an adopted person may inherit through their birth parents.
Arizona 55th Legislative Session Summary
SESSION SUMMARY
Days of Session: 171
Bills Posted: 1774
Bills Passed: 473
Bills Vetoed: 27
Bills Signed: 412
Resolutions Posted: 125
Resolutions Passed: 13
Session End: July 1, 2021
Non-Emergency Bills Effective (90 days after adjournment): September 29, 2021
Probate/Estate
Court of Appeals Addresses Statute of Limitation for Financial Exploitation Claim
The “statute of limitation” is the deadline by which a person must file a lawsuit. Unless some exception applies, if a person fails to file a complaint or petition within the applicable deadline, the claim will be barred, unless some
Attorney Ryan Murphy Joins Berk Law Group
Berk Law Group is pleased to introduce its newest associate attorney, Ryan Murphy. For undergraduate school, Ryan attended Oklahoma State University where he graduated cum laude, earned a bachelor’s degree in economics, and a bachelor’s degree in political science