Rilus Law - formerly Dana and Associates, LLC

Rilus Law - formerly Dana and Associates, LLC Rilus Law is an Estate Planning and Probate law firm serving Arizona. (Formerly Dana and Associates)

Rilus Law is a modern estate planning, probate, and trust administration law firm founded on flat fees, simple and effective plans, and empowering our clients. We have been serving families in Arizona and California since 2015. Rilus Law is a registered trade name of Dana and Associates, LLC.

We all think we'll remember. Until five years pass. Or ten. Or life gets busy. Or the person who knew everything isn't a...
08/28/2026

We all think we'll remember. Until five years pass. Or ten. Or life gets busy. Or the person who knew everything isn't around to explain it anymore.

You don't need to organize your entire life in one afternoon.

But you do need a system that makes sense to the people who may eventually have to navigate it. Start with one thing your family would need to know.

When it comes to the important legal documents, we're here to help. 🙏

08/26/2026

A trust isn't the only way to keep assets out of probate.

Some assets already have their own instructions for what happens when you die. That can include jointly owned property and accounts with a named beneficiary.

And here is the part worth checking: those designations need to line up with the rest of your plan. An outdated beneficiary designation can tell a very different story from the one you intended.👀

Before assuming your estate plan covers everything, review your beneficiary designations and make sure they still reflect what you want.

👉 Need help reviewing your overall estate plan? We can help. Visit RilusLaw.com to schedule a consultation.

08/24/2026

Probate is not always a one-size-fits-all process.

Sometimes, families hear the word "probate" and immediately picture courtrooms, attorneys, months of paperwork, and a long process. But Arizona has different paths depending on the size and type of the estate.

The small estate process can be a much simpler option when the estate qualifies. The important part is knowing whether it qualifies and which process applies.📋

If you are dealing with a loved one's estate in Arizona, we can help you determine the right path and what comes next.

👉 Visit RilusLaw.com to learn more or schedule a consultation.

08/19/2026

A trust can be beautifully drafted and still leave a gap.

If a house or bank account was never properly transferred into the trust, that asset may not be controlled by the trust at all. It could end up going through probate.

That is why creating the trust is only part of the process. The assets have to be properly connected to it, too.🏡📄

Have a trust already? Take a moment to review whether your assets are actually funded into it. If you are not sure, talk to us before your family has to find out the hard way.

This is where things can get complicated.One sibling remembers Mom saying the house was theirs. Another remembers a comp...
08/17/2026

This is where things can get complicated.

One sibling remembers Mom saying the house was theirs. Another remembers a completely different conversation. Someone else may have understood that the house would be sold and the proceeds divided.

Everyone may genuinely believe they are right.

The problem is, once a loved one is gone, they are no longer here to clarify what they meant.

Verbal promises can be remembered differently. Written instructions leave less room for interpretation.

Because "Mom always said..." can mean very different things when everyone remembers it differently.

If your wishes matter to you, make sure they are clearly documented so your family isn't left trying to figure out what you meant after you're gone.

📄 Get a Free Will Template to put your wishes in writing today: RilusLaw.com/free-estate-plan-template
📱 Call us at 480-376-7398 for more information.

08/10/2026

Everything is ready to close, but if the person signing doesn't have the legal authority to sell the property, the whole process can come to a stop. 🏡

When a property is part of an estate, knowing who has the authority to act matters. Sometimes, getting that authority in place is the most important step before anything else can happen.

If you're dealing with a property after someone has passed away, don't wait until closing to find out there's a problem.

Visit Riluslaw.com to learn more about probate and estate administration.

You signed the documents. You put them in a safe place. Done, right? Not quite.👀Life changes, and your estate plan needs...
08/04/2026

You signed the documents. You put them in a safe place. Done, right? Not quite.👀

Life changes, and your estate plan needs to keep up. New assets, property changes, family milestones, and beneficiary updates can all affect whether your plan actually works the way you intended.

An estate plan isn't just a stack of documents. It's an ongoing plan designed to work when your family needs it most. 💙

When was the last time you reviewed yours?

Learn more at Riluslaw.com

The hardest decisions are often the ones we never expected to make.Taking a few minutes to think through these "what if"...
07/31/2026

The hardest decisions are often the ones we never expected to make.

Taking a few minutes to think through these "what if" scenarios today can make life much easier for the people you love tomorrow.

Swipe through and ask yourself: Is your plan ready? 💙

Learn more at RilusLaw.com

Address

2509 S. Power Road Suite 207
Mesa, AZ
85209

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14809244424

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