Platt & Westby, P.C.

05/29/2026

Not all estates require probate. Recent updates to Arizona law have expanded those options more than many people realize.

If you haven’t looked at these updates yet, it’s worth understanding how they may apply to your situation. Read the full blog for a clear breakdown.

Since 1954 Arizona has had an alternative to a probate for estates…

05/27/2026

Do you think you might have missed a deadline?

You never know if you may actually have more time than you thought. Specific rules and guidelines differ from case to case, and it’s important to reach out to a lawyer to be sure what the timeline of your exact case is.

Watch the video to learn more.

05/22/2026

When it comes to divorce, what do you think people struggle with most?
🔘 Understanding finances
🔘 Property & asset division
🔘 Emotional stress
🔘 Knowing where to start

Recent data shows Phoenix has one of the higher divorce rates in the country, about 9.79%, ranking among the top cities nationally.

But behind that number are real people navigating major life transitions…families restructuring, finances shifting, and decisions that impact the future.

Divorce isn’t just a legal process. It’s a personal one.

What we see most often isn’t conflict. It’s uncertainty:

What happens to the house?

How are assets divided?

What does “fair” actually look like?

Having clear guidance early can make a difficult situation more manageable and help people move forward with confidence, not confusion.

05/20/2026

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05/18/2026

05/15/2026

When someone reaches out to our office, the first conversation is less about conclusions and more about clarity.

We’re quickly looking at a few key things:

Deadlines — Are there time-sensitive issues that could limit options?

Documentation — What actually exists on paper vs. what’s been assumed?

Jurisdiction — Where does this situation legally belong?

Exposure — What’s the potential risk, financially or otherwise?

These early details often shape everything that follows.

Most people don’t need all the answers right away. They just need to understand what matters first.

That initial clarity is often what turns a stressful situation into a manageable one.

05/13/2026

We see this issue WAY too often.

Be sure to consider all of your options before adding someone else to the title of your property. There may be consequences down the road. Watch to learn more.

05/11/2026

Hear directly from one of our valued clients about how our approach isn’t one-size-fits-all

Top rated legal service in Real Estate, Probate, Wills, Trusts, and more for 50 years! Two valley locations in Phoenix & Gilbert. Free Consults!

05/08/2026

We get a lot of questions about this…

I own a house with somebody else, I want to sell but they don’t. Am I out of options?

There may be other actions you can take, watch to learn more.

05/06/2026

For decades, Arizona has allowed certain smaller estates to bypass the traditional probate process, recognizing that full probate can be unnecessarily burdensome when assets are limited.

Now, as of September 26, 2025, those limits have significantly increased.

Read the full blog to understand how these updated limits work, when they apply, and whether your situation may qualify.

Since 1954 Arizona has had an alternative to a probate for estates…

05/04/2026

Let us explain this simply → Contracts

What does an agreement in writing look like? What if you don’t have it in writing? Do you need a contract?

Watch the video to learn, and reach out to Platt & Westby if you think you may have a contract related issue.