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Staying informed about changes in the law and emerging legal issues can be challenging in today’s fast-moving environment. Fowler St. Clair’s attorneys provide timely thought leadership and practical analysis to help you stay ahead. From evolving industry trends to complex regulatory developments and significant court decisions, we offer insights across a broad range of legal topics. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and perspective needed to make confident, informed decisions in an ever-changing landscape.
Arizona’s New Small Estate Affidavit Law (Effective September 26, 2025): What You Need to Know
By Dustin Schanaker For many Arizonans, settling a loved one’s estate can be time-consuming, emotionally difficult, and expensive. Traditionally, even modest estates required a formal or informal probate process—often involving court hearings, fees, court oversight, and significant legal costs. Fortunately, in 2025 the Arizona Legislature updated the state’s small estate affidavit law to reflect modern ... Read more
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Celebrating 14 Years of Growth, Excellence, and Shared Success in 2025 This year marks our 14th anniversary—a milestone that reflects not only our longevity, but our unwavering dedication to the people we serve and the people who make our work possible. Over more than a decade, we’ve grown, adapted, and strengthened our mission. When we ... Read more
Why Hire a Real Estate Attorney?
When buying, selling, renting, or simply owning real estate in Arizona, it is easy to assume that your real estate agent, lender, or title company can handle everything. Arizona is not an “attorney-closing” state, so a lawyer is not automatically required at closing. But real estate is often your largest investment, and even small mistakes ... Read more
How Personal Representatives Handle Creditors and Claims in Arizona Probate
Serving as a personal representative (PR)—sometimes called an executor—comes with serious responsibilities under Arizona probate law. One of the most important duties is making sure creditors and taxes are handled properly before distributing assets to heirs.
Ten Tips Every Business Lawyer Should Give You
Small businesses have enough to do just to succeed. In this day and age, you’re no longer competing with local small businesses, but world-wide small businesses. In addition, each year brings new regulations and requirements from all levels, federal to municipal. As a firm with a dedicated business law department, we’ve put together 10 simple ... Read more
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At our firm, we believe in delivering high-quality, personalized legal guidance from the very first interaction.
Representing Yourself – 10 Common Litigation Mistakes
Litigation is expensive and many litigants try to avoid the cost of hiring an attorney by representing themselves. The importance of having a litigation attorney advising you in some capacity cannot be stressed enough. Due to the intricacies of the law and the rules litigants must follow regardless of whether they are represented or not, ... Read more
A Complete Guide to Estate Planning in Arizona
This article outlines the key estate planning tools you should consider, including revocable trusts, testamentary trusts, healthcare powers of attorney, and durable general powers of attorney.
Understanding Probate in Arizona: Key Questions Answered
If you're facing the loss of a loved one, or planning your own estate, you may have questions about probate in Arizona. The probate process can seem overwhelming, but with the right guidance and knowledge from experienced attorneys at Fowler St. Clair, you can navigate it with confidence.
What are the 5 Big Disadvantages of Incorporating a Business?
Are there disadvantages of incorporating? As you know, owning and operating a business can be a complex endeavor. Basic business building and maintenance activities are a lot to handle, but you can alleviate a lot of stress by setting up your business intentionally from the beginning. In the following article, we will explore the options ... Read more