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Arizona Court of Appeals Clarifies: Trust Beneficiaries Cannot Recover Attorneys’ Fees Under A.R.S. § 14‑1105(A)
The Arizona Court of Appeals recently issued an important opinion addressing when attorneys’ fees may—and may not—be awarded in trust litigation. The case, Krishnan v. Krishnan, offers valuable clarification for trustees, beneficiaries, and the attorneys who advise them, particularly on
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No-Contest Clauses Don’t Automatically Trigger: Key Takeaways from Champagne v. Bozer
A recent Arizona Court of Appeals memorandum decision provides useful insight into the application of no-contest clauses in trusts—especially where co-trustees and beneficiary-trustees are involved. In Champagne v. Bozer, the appellate court affirmed the superior court’s dismissal of a counter-petition
Goudeau v. Goudeau: Arizona Court Rejects Invalid Will in Probate Appeal
When families turn to the Arizona courts to resolve disputes over a loved one’s estate, procedure can be just as important as substance. The recent Arizona Court of Appeals decision in Goudeau v. Goudeau (1 CA-CV 24-0662 PB, Oct. 15
October 14, 2025 Maricopa County Probate Bench Bar Meeting
Here at Berk Law Group, we always strive to stay informed about updates and changes in the Arizona probate, trust and estate world. Here are the key updates and reminders from the recent Bench Bar Meeting:
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Trust Wars: Lessons from the Murdoch Family’s Legal Battle Over Control
When billionaires go to court, the headlines make it sound like the disputes are worlds apart from the rest of us. But the recent Murdoch family trust battle shows that—even at the highest levels—trust disputes often boil down to familiar
When Promises About Arizona Real Estate Go Wrong: Lessons from Colon v. Vigil
Real estate and family relationships often mix in complicated ways—especially after someone passes away in Arizona. A recent Arizona Court of Appeals decision, Colon v. Vigil (Sept. 16, 2025), illustrates how informal agreements and unfulfilled conditions can lead to
Trapped on a Bus: How I Became a Lawyer
I was born in Denver, Colorado where we lived in a simple neighborhood through third grade.
Our grade school was just through the gate of our backyard. No bus. No stress. The highlights of my day were playing with my
Why “XO” Wasn’t Enough: Arizona Court Rejects Sticky Note Will
Can “XO” Count as a Signature on a Will in Arizona?
We’ve all scribbled a quick note on a sticky pad. But in Arizona, a few words on a scrap of paper can spark major legal battles after someone