by Laura Trujillo | Apr 16, 2019 | Blog, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship
One of the most common disputes when administering an estate of trust is the distribution of the decedent’s tangible personal property. The most common source of the dispute are the items’ sentimental value. One way to avoid a dispute among your children and family... 
by Laura Trujillo | Mar 12, 2019 | Blog, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship
Arizona tax payers are able to claim dollar for dollar tax credits in 2018 for donations made on or before April 15, 2019. For example, if a married couple contributes $800 on April 15, 2019 to a qualified charity (formerly known as the Working Poor Tax Credit), they... 
by Laura Trujillo | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship
One of the biggest misconceptions is that people believe that they are automatically able to act as Personal Representative after the death of the testator (person who executed the will). Unfortunately, that is not how the law works. If a person dies and names you as... by wsilogix | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog
There’s Still Time to Make a Donation and Receive a Tax Credit for 2018 by Laura Trujillo | Mar 12, 2019 | Blog, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship Arizona tax payers are able to claim dollar for dollar tax credits in 2018 for donations made on or before... 
by Laura Trujillo | Apr 10, 2018 | Blog, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship
There’s still time to make a donation and receive a tax credit for 2017. Arizona tax payers are able to claim dollar for dollar tax credits in 2017 for donations made on or before April 17, 2018. For example, if a married couple contributes $800 on April 17,... by Laura Trujillo | Mar 8, 2018 | Blog, Probate, Estate Planning and Guardianship
As a probate attorney, this is the most common question I get asked by clients, family, friends and acquaintances. Generally, the answer is no. However, it really depends on the type of tax referred to and the asset inherited. An estate may be required to pay federal...