D Porter
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About D Porter
D Porter is an estate planning attorney in solo practice serving Arizona, Arizona. Arizona estate planning is governed by Title 14 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which includes the Probate Code and the Arizona Trust Code, addressing wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, beneficiary deeds under ARS § 33-405 (an Arizona-specific tool), and the small-estate procedures under § 14-3971. See contact information below.
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Education
- Law School: Arizona State
Common questions about Estate Planning in Arizona
Answered by Arizona Attorney Search Network
How long does probate take in Arizona?
An informal probate of an uncontested estate typically closes within 6-12 months. Formal probate runs 1-2 years. Supervised probate or contested matters can extend 2 or more years. The mandatory creditor-claim period of 4 months from publication of notice (ARS § 14-3801) sets a floor on how quickly any probate can close.
What is community property with right of survivorship in Arizona?
Under ARS § 33-431, married couples can hold real estate as community property with right of survivorship - combining the probate-avoidance of joint tenancy with the full step-up in capital-gains basis at first death that is unique to community property. This is the optimal way for most married Arizona couples to title their home, but many older deeds still hold property as plain joint tenants and miss the tax benefit.
What is a healthcare power of attorney in Arizona?
Governed by ARS § 36-3221, a healthcare power of attorney names an agent to make medical decisions for you if you cannot communicate. Combined with a living will (advance directive under § 36-3261) specifying end-of-life treatment preferences, the two documents answer the questions hospitals will ask: who decides, and what do they decide. Arizona offers free statutory forms on the Attorney General's website.