Probate refers to the legal process of identifying property, assets and liabilities after a person’s death and transferring those assets to the decedent’s heirs and beneficiaries. Generally, all assets that you own in your name alone and you have not designated a beneficiary for will go through the Arizona probate system….
We discuss the following topics on this page: Questions to Ask Yourself Questions to Ask Your Attorney Estate Planning Checklist Meet Our Team If you have any assets – even minimal assets – you should take the time to work with an experienced estate planning attorney and make plans for your estate. An…
When people cannot care for themselves or manage their affairs, their loved ones may petition the court for guardianship or conservatorship. Both these arrangements allow court-appointed individuals to protect vulnerable adults or children. In Arizona, a court may establish guardianship by appointing a guardian to look after someone’s well-being. However,…
Arizona uses a process called “probate” both to carry out the instructions in a deceased person’s will and to deal with an estate left by a person who died without a will (known as dying “intestate”). The probate process is carried out in probate court. What is the Probate Process? Probate…
Before you meet with an experienced Phoenix estate planning attorney like the team at Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., you may wish to consider several questions. Careful consideration of your answers to these questions can help you clarify what will likely be part of your estate and what you want to happen…
Mushkatel, Gobbato & Kile, PLLC is pleased to announce that partner Zachary E. Mushkatel has been selected to the 2025 Southwest Super Lawyers list. There are no more than five percent of lawyers in the state chosen by the research team at Super Lawyers that receive this honor each year….
What is a Trust? A “trust” is an estate planning tool utilized by many Arizona residents. While various types of trusts are available, the trust typically used is a “living trust.” During your lifetime, your living trust in Arizona holds all of the property you place into it permitting you to…
If you are considering filing for divorce in Arizona or you are going through the divorce process, you may be considering mediation as a method for settling issues related to the divorce without going to court. While mediation offers several benefits, it should not be used as a substitution for…
Do you have a loved one whose physical or mental impairment prevents them from being able to make decisions about their living situation, finances, and medical care? If so, you may need to consider setting up a court-appointed guardian for them. In Arizona, a court-appointed guardian manages personal business for…
A conservatorship is a protective proceeding initiated in the Probate Division of a local Superior Court to protect, or “conserve,” the funds and other assets of an incapacitated adult or a minor and to ensure that a person’s financial obligations are being met. The creation of a conservatorship may be…
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