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How Community Property Laws Impact Will and Trust Planning

Arizona is a community property state, and as a result, married couples face unique rules when it comes to the ownership and inheritance of property. State residents are often uncertain about what this property legal status actually means and how it affects their estate planning. Understanding these rules is important to ensuring your wishes are […]

By Jeffrey P. Hall | Published February 22, 2026 | Posted in Estate Planning | Tagged commingling, community property, living trust

How Community Property Is Distributed in Estate Probate

In Arizona, property acquired by either spouse during a marriage is presumed to belong to both spouses equally. This “community property” doctrine can affect not only how assets are divided during a divorce but also how they are distributed upon the death of one of the spouses. Assets that are considered separate property are not […]

By Jeffrey P. Hall | Published April 22, 2024 | Posted in Estate Planning | Tagged community property, divorce, joint trust, marriage

How Does Arizona’s Community Property Law Affect Your Estate Planning?

People make wills with the intent of controlling who will be beneficiaries of their estates and how much each beneficiary will receive. However, there are state laws that can take precedence over certain provisions of a will. Arizona’s community property law in particular can have a major impact on how estate assets are distributed. Understanding […]

By Jeffrey P. Hall | Published March 22, 2023 | Posted in Estate Planning | Tagged asset division, community property, quasi-community property

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We contacted Jeff to draft a Will and also to solicit advice concerning estate planning. He asked all the right questions and provided the answers to our concerns. He created our Durable Power of Attorney, our Durable Health Care Power of Attorney, Our Living Will and our Last Will and Testament. His knowledge of estate planning greatly contributed toward for our peace of mind. I would highly recommend Jeff for all your estate planning needs.
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My wife and I met with Jeff regarding some probate issues, nothing difficult, but foreign to us. He walked us through what he could do for us, or what we could do if we wanted to handle it ourselves. His approach and honesty sold us and we returned a few months later to update our own wills and trust creation. The products we received back were far more thorough than I was expecting and included options to make any changes or handling in the future very easy. I'd definitely recommend Jeff for his legal services.
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I selected Jeff because his website was very well done and informative (no prior reference, just liked what he said on his website). He prepared our Estate Plan documents on a timely basis for a reasonable price. He provided excellent answers to the numerous questions I had, which made me comfortable that he had in-depth knowledge of Estate Planning. I would certainly recommend his services to anyone.
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My wife and I were in need of having a personal trust drawn up, so we selected Jeff's firm because his website advertised that this was one of his areas of expertise and his office was conveniently located.He was very prompt in responding to my email as was the appointment time. My wife and I felt very comfortable with Jeff. He was very professional, meticulous in how the trust was written, made several recommendations, but there was no pressure.We would highly recommend his services.
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