“Be careful what you ask for.” Your mother probably said that (or “be careful what you wish for”) dozens of times. Your high school, college and work friends say it all the time.
A recent Arizona Court of Appeals case
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The Elder Law Issues blog, published by Fleming & Curti, PLC, focuses on legal topics relevant to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families. It covers estate planning, including wills, trusts, and probate administration, as well as fiduciary services such as guardianships and conservatorships. The blog addresses practical concerns like power of attorney, special needs planning, and care management. It also discusses emerging trends in elder law, such as alternative body disposition methods and legal disputes involving estates. The content aims to guide readers through complex decisions related to aging, incapacity, and end-of-life planning.
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Arizona Wants Your Thumbprint
Beginning next month, some Arizonans signing legal documents will have to do something new. After signing a deed or power of attorney, they’ll also have to leave a thumbprint in the notary’s journal.
It sounds a little like being booked…
AI In the Courts: Elder Law Edition
A lot has been written about the dangers and problems of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the courts. First it was lawyers who let AI write their appellate briefs, without noticing the AI’s hallucinations. Some lawyers even had bar inquiries…
What Does It Mean to Be a “Prudent Investor”?
By Jordan Young
When someone agrees to serve as trustee, they often understand that they have a responsibility to manage someone else’s money. What they may not fully appreciate is just how much thought Arizona law expects them to put into that responsibility.…
Can I Use Artificial Intelligence to Draft My Will?
We hear some version of this question with increasing frequency. It is a fair question. Artificial intelligence is, well, intelligent — and it seems to get more intelligent by the day. In fact, our office uses artificial intelligence regularly. AI…
July Wrap Up: Learning from Celebrity Estates
By Jordan Young
Celebrity estates were top of mind this July. Check out these progress reports on the Estate of Gene Hackman, Chadwick Boseman and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Gene Hackman: Estate Administration Takes Longer Than You Think
Actor Gene Hackman died in February of…
Estate Planning Changes: Lessons From Henry VIII
Estate planning changes. After centuries of stability, the law of succession has entered another period of remarkable ferment.
I’ve been practicing law for just under fifty years now. When I entered law school in the early 1970s, the law of…
The Four Seasons: A Last Will, and a Question No Family Wants to Ask
By Jordan Young
This newsletter contains spoilers for the Netflix show The Four Seasons. No spoilers beyond the first two episodes of Season 2.
Netflix’s The Four Seasons has always been less about vacations than about relationships. The first two episodes of the…
Simple Will? Maybe That Is All You Need
“I just need a simple will.”
That’s one of the most common things we hear from prospective clients. Sometimes they even apologize for taking up our time. They don’t have a business. Their estate is not taxable. They don’t own…
June Wrap-Up: Gray Divorce and Deathbed Visions
By Jordan Young
This month we’re talking about gray divorce, death bed visions and the death of American musician Oliver Tree.
Gray Divorce
The New York Times posted an article about “gray divorce”; that is divorce that happens later in life.…