Phoenix Probate Lawyer | Probate Solutions Law Firm

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Welcome to Dayes Law Firm, where legal excellence meets tailored solutions for every stage of your personal and professional journey. As a multifaceted law firm, we’ll work with you in probate litigation, contests, and problems, as well as estate planning, tax controversy, ERC compliance, business formation, and tax resolution, offering a comprehensive suite of services to meet all your legal needs under one roof. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional legal services with integrity, professionalism, and a relentless dedication to achieving the best possible results for our clients.

The loss of a loved one is never easy, but challenges involving probate court can make things far more difficult. You deserve legal counsel that will help you navigate these issues and provide compassionate counsel along the way. Let the Phoenix probate lawyers from the Dayes Law Firm evaluate the nature of your dispute and create a step-by-step plan of what to do next. We are proud to handle probate cases for a FLAT FEE, which is a set price upfront. Instead of having to pay an attorney at an hourly rate and never know the cost until the end, you will know your full price upfront.

Services We Offer At Dayes Law Firm

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Probate Litigation

Probate is the judicial or court mechanism by which this occurs when someone has no will, has a will, or has a trust but failed to fund all assets into that trust, leaving them subject to probate.

Tax Controversy

Without proper guidance and coordination, multinational organizations can spend enormous amounts of time and resources addressing tax disputes across jurisdictions.

ERC Compliance and Audit

The IRS may conduct an ERC audit to verify that an employer has accurately calculated and claimed the credit in accordance with the provisions of the CARES Act and subsequent legislation.

Estate Planning

Our goal is to provide peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones. Our experienced attorneys can create personalized wills, trusts, and advanced directives that reflect your unique wishes and circumstances.

Business Solutions

Our business solutions are tailored to meet the diverse needs of entrepreneurs and established companies alike. We provide expert guidance on business formation, helping you choose the right structure and navigate the complexities of legal compliance.

Tax Resolution

Our experienced Tax Attorneys are well versed in the inner workings of the IRS and related state taxation agencies. They deal with collections, audits, appeals, and U.S. Tax Court – related items on behalf of individuals or businesses.

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What is Probate?

Probate is the legal process used by the Courts to distribute a person’s assets after they pass away. This process is used by default when someone dies with or without a will in place, but in many cases, it also plays a part even when a robust estate plan exists for the individual.

There are downsides with relying on the probate system. The process can take months or even years, often resulting in frustrating delays that keep beneficiaries from inheriting in a timely manner. There will be the need for multiple court appearances which increase the cost for both time and money. Family relationships can be affected as a result of the long Probate process. One of the largest downsides is the decision making process is given to a Judge instead of the deceased making those decisions beforehand and having their wishes upheld.

For these reasons and others, many people in Phoenix work with out probate attorneys to bypass the system entirely. This is possible when using the various estate planning tools available to avoid probate. Even with planning, probate cannot be avoided and our attorneys are here to help.

What our clients say about us

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Lucas Frei..absolutely as professional as you can get in a law firm caring about my situation I will absolutely pass on this firm to my friends and family..thank you so very much!!!

Candy

In my many years of being a client of many legal firms, I have rarely had such a pleasant experience as I had with Lucas Frei. He stepped in at a critical time, and quickly and professionally rendered superb estate planning. My highest recommendation, as to both his expertise and his personal touch.
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Burton Zwibel

Promptly processed our request and provided all the necessary documentation and instructions. Everything went through as promised and as quickly as possible.

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I used Dayes Law Firm for filing the ERC with the IRS. You provided clear, concise information and instruction. It was a very good experience.

David Ogaard

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This group of people were so passionate in my son’s case. They were very personal, patient and empathetic and really worked tremendously hard to win. I truly appreciate all the hard work and dedication and I am so grateful that I had such an amazing team of people.

Thank you guys so much!

Sheneeda Jones

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This firm handled the ERTC filings for my small mom and pop Diner. The laws were so complicated no normal business owner could navigate the nuances. Without their help I would have gotten nothing. They handled everything with precision and no issues whatsoever.

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Experienced Counsel for Probate Law

The unfortunate reality surrounding the probate system is that conflicts and disputes are a common occurrence, and existing relationships can be strained as a result. They can involve a wide range of issues, but our probate attorneys in Phoenix can assist with both probate compliance and probate litigation.

Will Contests

One of the most common probate issues that can arise is a challenge to a will submitted to the probate court. There are strict requirements that apply to a will for them to be valid, like the formalities of having the document in writing and securing the signature of the creator. Will contests might also be due to allegations of undue influence, fraud, or the lack of capacity. In some cases, parties might have competing wills they each believe should be treated as the valid version.

Intestacy

Intestacy is when an individual passes away without a will or trust. There are very specific rules and laws that govern how their assets will be dispersed when this happens. The laws that govern intestacy are complicated and can lead to confusion on how the assets are to be distributed. Our probate attorneys have experience navigating the various rules and procedures that are involved with intestacy. Surprisingly, many of the same conflicts that occur in will contests also happen in intestacy cases.

Trust Disputes

Litigation is not limited to conflict over wills. Beneficiaries or creditors might also raise issues involving trusts, which can play a major role in the estate planning and probate process. Trusts disputes often center on alleged mismanagement, self-dealing, or fraud.

Beneficiary Disputes

Phoenix probate lawyers can also handle conflicts related to the beneficiaries of the estate. In some cases, one beneficiary might believe that another should not be legally allowed to inherit. In other situations, a person who was unnamed in the will might pursue legal action because they believe they are entitled to be a beneficiary.

Creditor Claims

Probate litigation also commonly involves creditor claims. Before the estate can pay out a person’s assets, they must first settle their debts. Creditors have the opportunity to file a claim with the estate, but the administrator is also able to deny them. It is not uncommon for some probate cases to focus on the validity of a creditor’s claims.