June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a solemn reminder of the silent suffering endured by far too many older adults. At Berk Law Group, we pause to recognize this important day because elder abuse isn’t just a
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Estate Lessons from HBO’s Succession: What Not to Do
HBO’s hit series Succession isn’t just a gripping drama—it’s a masterclass in estate mismanagement. The show chronicles the Roy family’s vicious power struggles over their billion-dollar media empire, exposing many legal and personal pitfalls that commonly arise in estate disputes.
Kent Berk Presents at Arizona Legal Talks: Protecting Vulnerable Adults from Exploitation
In this presentation for Arizona CourtHelp, Kent Berk explains the basics of Arizona’s Adult Protective Services Act and ways to protect our vulnerable loved ones from financial exploitation. Watch now!
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Arizona County Title Alert Services – Protect Against Deed Fraud
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Description
Official Link
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Apache County
Fraud Notify
Free email alert system that notifies the subscriber if a document is recorded under their registered name in Apache County (an early fraud detection measure).
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What the Dominguez Case Means for Vulnerable Property Owners and Why Legislative Reform May Be Needed
Introduction
In April 2025, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Estate of Magdalena Rios De Dominguez v. Renee Kay Dominguez, sending shockwaves through Arizona’s real estate and elder law communities. The Court ruled that a facially valid,
Estate of “Macho Man” Randy Savage – A Glimpse Into a Celebrity Estate Plan
“Macho Man” Randy Savage (Randall Mario Poffo), the larger than life WWE wrestler, died on May 20, 2011, in Seminole, Florida, leaving behind a sizable estate and apparently a detailed estate plan. His estate was administered in Pinellas County, Florida.
Arizona Supreme Court Holds Forged Deed Can Trigger Quiet Title Statute of Limitation
Case Summary: Estate of Magdalena Rios De Dominguez v. Renee Kay Dominguez (CV-24-0102-PR)
In a significant April 2025 ruling, the Arizona Supreme Court clarified that a facially valid forged deed can trigger the five-year statute of limitations under A.R.S. §
Connecting the Probate Legal Community: Highlights from the April 2025 Bench/Bar Conference
The Maricopa County Superior Court’s Probate and Mental Health Division held its quarterly Bench/Bar Conference on April 15, 2025, continuing its commitment to foster open dialogue and collaboration between the Maricopa County probate, trust and estate bench and bar. These
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Oddly enough, in estate litigation, that “loose end” or “secret” is often a person’s true
PURE is Teaming Up with HonorHealth
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