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Apache County
Fraud Notify
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Introduction
In April 2025, the Arizona Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Estate of Magdalena Rios De Dominguez v. Renee Kay Dominguez, sending shockwaves through Arizona’s real estate and elder law communities. The Court ruled that a facially valid, yet allegedly forged deed, could still trigger the five-year statute of limitations under A.R.S. §…
“Macho Man” Randy Savage (Randall Mario Poffo), the larger than life WWE wrestler, died on May 20, 2011, in Seminole, Florida, leaving behind a sizable estate and apparently a detailed estate plan. His estate was administered in Pinellas County, Florida. Court filings confirm that a petition for probate was filed shortly after his death, and…
Case Summary: Estate of Magdalena Rios De Dominguez v. Renee Kay Dominguez (CV-24-0102-PR)
In a significant April 2025 ruling, the Arizona Supreme Court clarified that a facially valid forged deed can trigger the five-year statute of limitations under A.R.S. § 12-524 to quiet title. This case, Estate of Magdalena Rios De Dominguez v. Renee Kay…
The Maricopa County Superior Court’s Probate and Mental Health Division held its quarterly Bench/Bar Conference on April 15, 2025, continuing its commitment to foster open dialogue and collaboration between the Maricopa County probate, trust and estate bench and bar. These meetings are a key opportunity for legal professionals in the probate field to receive updates,…
“There is always a loose end.” “Everybody has a secret they don’t want you to find. Find it!” Rankin Fitch (by Gene Hackman), Runaway Jury.
Oddly enough, in estate litigation, that “loose end” or “secret” is often a person’s true wishes for how to distribute their property on death. Consider, for instance, the peculiar circumstances reportedly…
Kent and his brother’s new business venture, PURE Pickleball & Padel, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with HonorHealth, one of Arizona’s leading nonprofit healthcare systems, to integrate elite sports medicine services into our upcoming world-class facility in Scottsdale! Under a multi-year agreement, HonorHealth will serve as PURE’s exclusive health and wellness partner, offering state-of-the-art…
In early January 2025, music industry veteran and former MTV host Matt Pinfield experienced a massive stroke that left him in a precarious state of health. According to news reports, Pinfield’s daughter, Jessica, responded by filing for a temporary conservatorship, citing worries about his ability to manage both his medical and financial affairs. While the…
Trustees have a legal and ethical obligation to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries they serve. But what happens when a trustee breaches these fiduciary duties? There are consequences. Arizona’s trust laws ensure that trustees who fail to uphold their responsibilities face significant financial and legal repercussions. This article explains trust surcharge laws,…
Guardianship plays a crucial role in protecting disabled adults, yet as disability protections erode, guardians face increasing challenges in ensuring their loved ones receive fair treatment under the law. This article examines how judicial decisions, legislative rollbacks, and systemic biases have weakened disability rights, emphasizing the importance of guardians as advocates in navigating a complex…
