In Arizona a party can collect assets in a small estate without having to open a probate through a form commonly known as a “small estate affidavit.” The purpose of Arizona’s small estate affidavit is to provide a simplified,...more
California trust and estate disputes often involve allegations that a surviving spouse took advantage of a deceased spouse so as to get more of the latter’s assets. Often the “spousal financial abuse” charges are leveled by...more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a number of bills that will affect Trust and Estate attorneys, and which are effective as of Jan. 1, 2020. In addition, three new laws make changes to civil discovery...more
On March 1, 2019, the Utah State Legislature passed a law clarifying what happens to unclaimed mineral interests located in the state of Utah. The text of S.B. 78 and information about its passing can be found here. This...more