Recent Posts in Probate

• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 31-Jul-2017

  Essential Documents for Senior Citizens

  When it comes to preparing for the future, every senior should take the time to create several essential documents. These necessary documents will protect you near the end of your life and will ensure that your desires remain clear even after you ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 13-Jul-2017

  Estate Planning Documents: What to Update After Divorce

  If you are going through a divorce, you will have a number of things to deal with, including your estate plans. If you have created an estate plan with your soon-to-be ex, you will need to take steps to remove them from your plan. An experienced ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 16-May-2017

  Why Do People Avoid the Probate Process?

  Nobody likes to think about what will happen after they have passed away, but not thinking about it can actually have consequences that are far worse than avoiding the issue. If you pass away and have not properly prepared your estate, your assets ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 5-Apr-2017

  Where Should I Store My Will?

  Your will is critical for your loved ones to locate after your passing. If you haven’t left clear directions for it to be found, however, your family may struggle to wrap up your estate and get through the probate process. Your will is vital ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 20-Jan-2017

  How Estate Planning Can Avoid Family Feuds

  When most people plan for the future and go through the estate planning process, they think how their will or trust can avoid probate or minimize taxes. These are good things to think about, but you should also consider how your estate will impact ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 22-Dec-2016

  Is a Long-Term Care Asset Protection Plan Right for Me?

  Do you have concerns about: Running out of money if you (or your spouse or parent) become ill and require significant care Having no control over who provides care for you if you need it Choosing the type of care you want and where you want to ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 23-Nov-2016

  Planning For Your Care

  Planning for your care or the care of a loved one can be daunting. Between complicated Medicaid and estate planning laws and the spread of misinformation, it's hard to find the simple truth of which benefits you're entitled to receive, ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 24-Feb-2016

  Contesting a Will in Arizona

  Do you believe you have reason to dispute a deceased person’s will ? You may bring the case to Court to contest the contents of the will. Arizona laws allow for several legal scenarios which may invalidate a will. If you believe that that the ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 17-Feb-2016

  Who Is Responsible for Handling Probate?

  When a case goes into probate, typically the executor of the estate will oversee all aspects of the probate process. The executor is in charge of ensuring all of the wishes of the deceased person are carried out accordingly. If, however, no will was ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 15-Oct-2015

  The Laws of Intestate Succession in Arizona

  At Thies & Lihn, PLLC, we cannot stress enough the importance of having a will to protect your assets. While the thought of a loved one’s death may be difficult, having a will prepared can ensure that a loved one’s assets enter into ...

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• Posted By Thies & Lihn, PLLC 4-Sep-2015

  Caleb Lihn and MoniQue Simpson Appointed Judges Pro Tempore by Maricopa County Superior Court

  Our partners, Caleb Lihn, was recently appointed, by the Maricopa County Superior Court, as Judges Pro Tempore, for the 2015-2016 judicial calendar. Judges Pro Tempore are volunteer, pro bono judges who serve in various court departments, as needed.

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