Berk Law Group actively monitors legal changes affecting our clients, particularly those involving mentally incapacitated individuals. Recently, we reviewed Senate Bill 1309, which amends the Arizona statutes regarding mental health evaluation and treatments.
The bill clarifies and streamlines mental health evaluation and treatment processes, ensuring the protection of individuals’ rights while providing clear
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Understanding Conditional Wills in Arizona: A Case Study
Imagine you are suddenly hospitalized and waiting to undergo an emergency surgery that you may not survive. You then realize you never prepared a will and are left scrambling to put something together. You grab a pen and start writing your will on a napkin next to your hospital bed, “Should I not survive this…
AI Prompt Writing: Tips and Examples for Lawyers
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Understanding the Court of Appeals Decision on Vulnerable Adults: A Case Study
In a recent case that captured the attention of elder law practitioners, the Court of Appeals of Arizona delivered a decision that underscores the complexities surrounding the definition of “vulnerable adult” under Arizona law. While the case, *Holly Richardson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Sally A. Hendrix, v. Jack Richard Hannallah, MD et…
TOP WAYS ChatGPT-4 CAN HELP YOU IN YOUR LAW PRACTICE
The question for most in the legal industry is not whether, but “how” can we implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better and more efficiently serve more clients and/or the public.
There are so many chatbots and other AI services that it is almost impossible to keep up with them. And it may not be necessary. …
Celebrating 28 Years of Dedication: A Message from Kent S. Berk
Dear Friends, Clients, and Community Members,
As we celebrate the 28th anniversary of Berk Law Group, P.C. on April 1, 2024, I am filled with immense gratitude and a sense of profound reflection. Founded in 1996, our firm embarked on a mission to serve our community. Today, as we celebrate this significant milestone, I want…
Kent Berk Receives the Prestigious Robert R. Mills Member of the Year Award by MCBA
We are proud to announce that Kent Berk, the founder and cornerstone of our team at Berk Law Group, has been honored with the esteemed Robert R. Mills Member of the Year award by the Maricopa County Bar Association (MCBA). This accolade serves as a recognition of Kent’s exceptional commitment to the legal profession, his…
2023 Major Amendments to Arizona Probate Code
The legal landscape is ever-evolving, with laws being amended to address the changing needs of society. One such amendment in Arizona is SB1291, which has made significant changes to Title 14, governing matters related to decedents, missing persons, protected persons, minors, and incapacitated persons. The changes take effect on October 30, 2023. This discussion…
Welcome Associate Attorney Dan Otsuki
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dan Otsuki as an associate attorney. Dan was born in Littleton, Colorado and grew up in a combination of Colorado and Florida.
Dan attended the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington for undergrad, before attending the University of Minnesota Law School. While in law school, Dan…
Opposition to SB1699
I am and have been for more than 30 years an attorney practicing law in Arizona. I have had my own firm in Scottsdale for more than 27 years, and for many have practiced heavily in contested probate proceedings, including those arising under Title 14 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. We currently specialize in probate…