Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Arizona Probate Litigation Attorneys
Berk Law Group is a Scottsdale, Arizona law firm specializing in probate, trust, and estate litigation. Established in 1996, we focus exclusively on resolving disputes related to wills, trusts, guardianships, and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience to each case, prioritizing personalized strategies tailored to clients' unique circumstances. We emphasize transparency, prompt communication, and cost-effective solutions, charging $400 for initial consultations. Our team has represented hundreds of clients in contested probate matters, guardianship proceedings, and elder law cases, with a track record of achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation or litigation.We maintain strong relationships with forensic experts and financial professionals to strengthen our clients' cases. Our commitment to integrity and client-centered service is reflected in testimonials highlighting our responsiveness and dedication. We serve clients across Arizona, offering both in-person and virtual consultations.
Services
Probate Litigation
Trust Disputes
Guardianships
Financial Exploitation Claims
Elder Law
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We have over 26 years of experience in Arizona probate litigation.
- Our team focuses exclusively on estate and trust disputes.
- We provide transparent pricing with $400 initial consultations.
- Our attorneys have trial experience in Arizona probate courts.
- We offer personalized strategies for complex estate disputes.
What people say
Professional and reliable
Highly focused and efficient
Exceeded my expectations
Fantastic at strategizing
Dedicated and responsive
Services
Probate Litigation
We represent clients in contested probate matters involving will challenges, estate administration conflicts, and inheritance disputes. Our attorneys handle complex cases requiring forensic analysis of documents and medical records. We focus on protecting beneficiaries' rights while maintaining court compliance.
Trust Disputes
Our firm resolves trust-related conflicts including validity challenges, trustee removals, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. We handle accounting disputes and enforce trust terms through Arizona courts while minimizing family conflicts.
Guardianships
We assist with establishing or contesting guardianships for incapacitated adults, ensuring proper legal protections while preserving individual rights. Our services include court petition preparation and representation during guardianship hearings.
Financial Exploitation Claims
We pursue legal remedies under Arizona's Adult Protective Services Act for victims of financial abuse. Our attorneys recover misappropriated assets and hold fiduciaries accountable for breaches of trust involving vulnerable adults.
Elder Law
Our elder law practice addresses abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation cases. We protect seniors' rights through guardianship proceedings, abuse claims, and asset recovery actions under Arizona's protective statutes.
People
Kent Berk
Founder
With over 25 years of Arizona probate litigation experience, Kent Berk established the firm's reputation for vigorous estate dispute representation. He focuses on will contests and trust litigation while maintaining client-centered service principles.
Daphne Reaume
Attorney
Daphne specializes in guardianship proceedings and financial exploitation cases. She brings extensive experience in Arizona elder law matters and complex estate administration disputes to client representation.
Dan Otsuki
Attorney
Dan handles trust litigation and breach of fiduciary duty claims. His practice focuses on recovering mismanaged assets and enforcing trust terms through Arizona probate courts.
Josianne Griffin
Attorney
Josianne represents clients in contested probate matters and estate administration conflicts. She provides strategic guidance for complex inheritance disputes and will challenges.
Steven Santoro
Attorney
Steven specializes in financial exploitation claims under Arizona's Adult Protective Services Act. He pursues recovery of assets for vulnerable adults while navigating complex elder law statutes.
Questions
What types of probate disputes do you handle?
We handle all Arizona probate disputes including will contests, trust challenges, and estate administration conflicts.
How much does probate litigation cost in Arizona?
Costs vary based on case complexity, but we offer $400 initial consultations and transparent fee structures.
What are guardianship proceedings in Arizona?
Arizona guardianship involves court-appointed decision-makers for incapacitated adults, which we help establish or contest.
How do you handle financial exploitation cases?
We pursue claims under Arizona's Adult Protective Services Act for victims of elder financial abuse.
Can you help with trust litigation matters?
Yes, we handle trust contests, trustee removals, and breach of fiduciary duty claims.
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