Family Real Estate
Without A Revocable Trust, A Probate Will Be Necessary
Question: My wife and I have lived in California our entire lives. My wife recently passed away. Although I want to keep our home in California, I would like to buy a second home in North Phoenix. Should I buy the home in North Phoenix with some type of trust? Answer: Probably. You should contact…
Read MoreWho Gets the Condo, the Husband or the Son?
Question: In the winter months my husband and I live in our Scottsdale condominium. Our deed says “community property with right of survivorship.” I have a son from my first marriage who is attending Arizona State University, and I want my son to have my interest in the Scottsdale condominium after I die. My will…
Read MoreShort-Term Rentals Can Adversely Affect Communities
Question: Last week you discussed the comments of a happy owner of a short-term rental home in Peoria that was rented during the six weeks of the baseball spring training season. We are from South Dakota and are not familiar with short-term rentals. Why is there such a controversy about short-term rentals in Arizona? Answer:…
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