It feels like a reawakening in our community as we emerge from the state-wide Covid-19 shutdown. As we all get our bearings and begin to navigate our new way of life during the coronavirus pandemic, we want to remind you that The Carroll Law Firm, PLC is open and here to help you with most…
The world has seen a dramatic change with the global spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Never in modern history has an event had such an immediate and profound impact on both people and commerce. Understandably, the primary focus of government has been to protect the public from the further spread of the virus while focusing…
Some people might think you only need to seek advice from an attorney if you want to sue someone or you are being sued. Actually, there are numerous ways an attorney can help you throughout your life. Here are ten reasons to consider consulting an attorney: Estate Planning: It is always a good idea to…
Many young adults think they do not need a will because they do not have a lot of assets. Your need for a will does not depend on your net wealth and a will can help you take care of the people you love should the unexpected occur. If you are 18 years old or…
According to a probate lawyer in Texas, probate is the legal process through which the court oversees the estate of a deceased person to make sure the debts against the estate are paid and the estate is properly distributed to the heirs. Many people think that probate must be opened if you only have a…
When advising a client as to their estate planning needs, one of the first discussions that a lawyer must have with a client concerns understanding the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Generally speaking, probate assets are those assets that are distributed through the Court process and pass to the beneficiaries, either pursuant to the…
When a loved one passes away, most people know and believe that probate is one of the next steps. But what exactly is probate? Is it necessary in your situation? What should you be doing, if anything, to prepare? When a person passes away, there are two types of Estates- a Testate Estate or…
New clients come in daily who tell us “I want to avoid probate.” Luckily, when it comes to Informal Probate in Arizona there are many mechanisms in Arizona that make it possible to avoid probate in many circumstances and also proves successful in helping clients through the probate process. Unfortunately, however, if your loved one…
