5 Things to Know About Closing an AZ Probate

Name: John Even
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By John Even | Published December 8, 2022 | Posted in Probate and Trust Administration |

5 Things to Know About Closing an AZ Probate After you have fully administered a probate case, what are the steps necessary to close an Arizona estate? This blog discusses five things you need to do when closing an Arizona probate case. 1. Decide Whether to Close Formally or Informally. A probate proceeding can be Read More

Five Key Steps for Administering an AZ Probate

By John Even | Published July 25, 2022 | Posted in Probate and Trust Administration |

Five Key Steps for Administering an AZ Probate After you have been appointed as the personal representative for a loved one who has passed away, what are the next steps in administering an Arizona estate? This blog discusses five key steps for administering an Arizona probate. The Personal Representative’s Administrative Duties Read More

Top 3 Things to Know for Opening an Arizona Probate

By John Even | Published June 30, 2022 | Posted in Probate and Trust Administration |

Top 3 Things to Know for Opening an Arizona Probate After someone passes away in Arizona, there are 3 critical questions that a family needs to answer in order to open a probate. This blog answers all three of them. Did the Person Have a Will? The first question that needs to be Read More

What Are the Duties and Responsibilities of a Trustee?

By John Even | Published July 2, 2021 | Posted in Probate and Trust Administration |

What Are the Duties and Responsibilities of a Trustee? This blog answers several questions that I am asked all the time by trustees when I am representing them about the duties and responsibilities of a trustee. It also gives a checklist of the important steps that trustees need to take to properly administer a Read More

Good News – John Even Recognized by Best Lawyers

By John Even | Published November 25, 2020 | Posted in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration |

Good News – John Even Recognized by Best Lawyers 2020 has certainly been a challenging year for all of us! In the midst of this crazy year, I received some good news that I wanted to share with all of you. For 2021, I have been selected in Best Lawyers in America for Trust and Read More

Why is an Estate Plan So Important for Business Owners?

By John Even | Published August 31, 2020 | Posted in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration |

Why is an Estate Plan So Important for Business Owners? For many of my clients who own businesses, their business is the largest asset in their estate. As a result, it is critical that this asset is properly handled after their death. This blog discusses three reasons why it is extremely important for business owners Read More

When Does An Estate Have to File An Estate Tax Return?

By John Even | Published July 1, 2020 | Posted in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration |

When Does An Estate Have to File An Estate Tax Return? After the death of a loved one, family members often ask me if the estate has to file an estate tax return. This blog discusses how estate taxes are calculated and when estate tax returns are required to be filed. What Are Estate Taxes? Read More

Do You Trust Your Trust?

By John Even | Published April 18, 2018 | Posted in Probate and Trust Administration |

Another way of saying this is: How often do you need to have your revocable living trust reviewed after you set it up? Alternatively, what are some triggering events that might cause you to have your trust reviewed? In general, the answer varies depending on the complexity of your estate and other factors in your Read More

How Do I Administer a Trust?

By John Even | Published January 30, 2018 | Posted in Probate and Trust Administration |

So, you just found out that you are the trustee of your relative’s trust. What do you do? This blog gives an overview of the steps that a trustee needs to take to administer a trust after the settlor (i.e., creator of the trust) passes away. In general, a trust administration is the orderly administration Read More

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John is a highly competent and ethical attorney working in the area of estate planning. I have worked with Mr. Even on several cases, both on opposite sides and the same side of issues. He is very professional, thorough and fair.

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