Category Archives: Probate and Estate Administration
Using Small Estate Affidavits Instead of Probate in Arizona
If you have lost a loved one in Arizona, you may find yourself in the position of having to settle their estate. This may involve going through a court process known as probate, which can be lengthy and expensive. However, if the decedent had only a modest amount of assets, beneficiaries may be able to […]
What’s Involved in Administering a Decedent’s Trust?
When someone dies leaving a trust, there is an administrative process that must be followed to manage and distribute its assets in accordance with the decedent’s instructions. Administering a trust is similar to probate of an estate, as it involves notifying beneficiaries, collecting and managing assets, paying debts and taxes and managing and distributing assets. […]