Ronald Zack

About Ronald Zack

Ronald Zack is an estate planning attorney at Ronald Zack Law, PLC serving Tucson, 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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• Law School: Western State

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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.

What is a beneficiary deed in Arizona?

Under ARS § 33-405, an Arizona homeowner can record a beneficiary deed naming who will inherit the property at death, without giving any present interest. The deed is revocable during the owner's lifetime, has no effect on title until death, and avoids probate entirely. Most U.S. states do not have an equivalent tool, making this one of Arizona's most useful estate planning instruments.

Do I need a living trust in Arizona?

Not necessarily. A revocable living trust avoids probate, provides incapacity planning, and offers privacy, but adds cost ($1,500-3,500 above a basic will package) and complexity (assets must be retitled into the trust). For Arizonans whose main probate concern is a single home, a beneficiary deed under § 33-405 often does the same job for a small fraction of the cost. Trusts make more sense with multiple properties, out-of-state real estate, or special-needs beneficiaries.

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