Is there any reason a signed and notarized Power of Attorney document cannot be used?

I agree with the above, but will also point out that nothing requires the trust company to honor the power of attorney. Even POAs drafted by...

Do I need to get an appraisal for an empty lot in CA fbefore filing a small estate affadavit?

I believe this was a somewhat costly error. The property should have been transferred to the trust. I'm in Tucson, but I often work on estates...

Do I need to perform Probate on Mothers estate. (very small)

Proof of gift might be satisfied with a letter or memo signed by your mother, which describes the gift amount, date, and recipients. Assuming the...

Do I need to perform Probate on Mothers estate. (very small)

Assuming she doesn't own any real estate, this will probably require use of one or more Affidavits for Collections of Debt and Personal Property...

I filed a beneficiary deed stating my daughter as the beneficiary to my home when I die.

You will need to record a Revocation of Beneficiary Deed in the county where the property is. Then you need to transwer the home to the trust with...

Yes, it is still valid if it was valid in Minnesota. However, submitting the will to probate court will be simpler if there is an Arizona-specific...

How is a holigraphic will handled under AZ probate laws and procedures

Holographic wills are permitted in Arizona. The signature and material provisions of the will must be handwritten. If the handwritten will...

If my husband becomes administrator of his Dad's estate, does that leave descretion up to him?

If there is no designated beneficiary of the life policy proceeds, then the proceeds belong to your father-in-law's estate. Someone will have to...

Short answer: Yes, this is possible. Longer answer: I don't recommend moving in until a probate has been started. The designated personal...

We established a new living trust when moving here 6 yrs ago - but understand laws have been changed - what is new?

The Arizona legislature enacted a new Trust Code effective January 1, 2009 which changes many administrative provisions and provides new planning...