How can I execute an transfer grandmother estate without putting it into probate there no will plus my Aunt's agree with transfe

There are two issues here: 1) whether you are entitled to the house and 2) whether you need probate to transfer title of the house. First,...

Those fees do seem high. Typically attorneys charge hourly or on a contingency, not both. I’ve also never heard of anyone asking for a bonus of...

Bank account access, no will.

If all personal property assets of the estate are valued at $75,000 or less you may be able to use the small estate affidavit. This includes the...

How do I remove my deceased husband's name from the title of our home. We own the home

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's passing. In Arizona, most married couples own their homes as community property with right of survivorship....

What do I need to do legally to establish this business in Tucson?

You should form an Arizona limited liability company, naming you as the member and the manager. Once the LLC is formed, you should obtain a...

I own seven upscale rental units in Tucson, AZ. which are held in our living trust.

In order to form an Arizona LLC, you will need to first file Articles of Organization with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Once the Articles...

What is the best way to ensure that my friend can inherit all my property without having to go through probate or pay taxes?

In order to ensure that your assets are passed to your friend, you must do some estate planning. Under Arizona law, your friend has no standing to...

My spouse and I have two LLC's with real holdings in each. Do we need to have a trust or would a will be OK?

Everyone should have at least a basic will that contains an asset distribution plan, names a personal representative, and names a guardian and...

Do I have to go to Probate if there is nothing of any value in the estate and no family members?

In Arizona, "small estates" can avoid probate. An estate qualifies as a "small estate" if the value of all real property is $75,000 or less minus...

How can I get a 3 year old WILL to be finalize when the attorney who wrote the WILL doesn't want to help?

Provided you are the client who created the will, I agree with Mr. Pankowski. The attorney owes you, his client, a fiduciary duty, regardless of...