Many people will execute a power of attorney to give a trusted family member, friend, or advisor the legal authority to make decisions on their behalf, especially if they become incapacitated. Guardianship can also allow someone to act on an incapacitated person’s behalf. However, does guardianship override the power of…
Every year, more than 20,000 Arizona couples file for divorce. Under the best circumstances, separating couples can be civil with one another and remain practical enough to reach settlements on their own. But in many cases, especially those that include arguments over money, emotions take over and make finding a resolution…
Estate planning is as personal as each individual or couple who creates one. Working with an experienced Glendale estate planning attorney can help you create an estate plan that ensures your wishes are carried out after your death with a minimum of tax burdens, legal hurdles, or other obstacles for those you…
A newborn infant’s death nearly 15 years ago is still causing a fierce legislative battle in Arizona and other states around the country. At issue is whether the continued drug use of a newborn’s mother is tantamount to “child abuse” that would give child protective services workers and law enforcement…
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,…
If you suspect you were the victim of medical malpractice in Arizona, you might be entitled to significant compensation. Taking on a medical provider can be challenging, but you can seek the answers and justice you deserve with the right attorney on your side. One of the questions you might…
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….
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