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Short, plain-English videos from Phoenix attorney Nicole Pavlik on wills, trusts, probate, and business planning, answering Arizona families’ questions.
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What is probate?
Probate is a court process required to legally transfer assets from someone who passed away to their beneficiaries or heirs.
Watch on YouTubeDo all assets have to go through probate?
Not all assets go through probate — only individually owned assets and those without a valid beneficiary.
Watch on YouTubeShould I jointly title everything with my child to avoid probate?
Why jointly titling assets with a child to avoid probate can backfire — exposing your assets to their creditors and lawsuits.
Watch on YouTubeWhat's the difference between a will and a trust?
Wills and trusts both direct who gets your assets, but a trust avoids probate and offers control a will can't.
Watch on YouTubeWhat happens if I die without a will?
Arizona's intestacy laws decide who inherits if you don't have a will — and the result often surprises blended families.
Watch on YouTubeShould I create a will online?
Why online will templates often miss execution requirements and leave families with documents that don't hold up.
Watch on YouTubeCan my ex-spouse disinherit my children if I die?
Mirrored wills can be rewritten after one spouse dies — here's how to keep your children protected.
Watch on YouTubeShould I file my will or trust with the state?
In Arizona there's no registry for wills or trusts — what you should do instead so loved ones can find your documents.
Watch on YouTubeLiving vs testamentary trusts
Living trusts are created and used during your lifetime; testamentary trusts skip probate's main benefit entirely.
Watch on YouTubeWhat is an estate plan?
An estate plan is a tailored set of legal documents — power of attorney, healthcare directives, will, and sometimes a trust.
Watch on YouTubeI'm new to Phoenix — do I need to redo my estate plan?
Moving to Arizona doesn't automatically mean redoing your plan — but a review is almost always worth it.
Watch on YouTubeDo I have to be wealthy to need an estate plan?
Estate planning isn't about wealth — it's about who decides for you and your children if something happens.
Watch on YouTubeDo I need a DNR?
A DNR is a prehospital medical directive that's distinct from a living will — here's when you may want one.
Watch on YouTubeWho needs a power of attorney?
Everyone — even married couples. Without one, families face expensive guardianship proceedings.
Watch on YouTubeSpecial considerations for business owners
Business owners need both estate documents and business documents that say what happens when an owner passes away.
Watch on YouTubeDoes a business owner need an estate plan attorney or a tax attorney?
Most business owners need both — an attorney for entity structure and contracts, and a CPA for the tax side.
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