Probate & Trust Administration

Guidance Through Probate and Trust Matters in Scottsdale, Peoria & Mesa

When a loved one passes away, legal responsibilities often arise at the same time families are grieving. Probate and trust administration can feel overwhelming—especially when deadlines, court procedures, and fiduciary duties are involved.

At Windrose Law Center, we help personal representatives, trustees, and families throughout Scottsdale, Peoria, and Mesa, Arizona navigate probate and trust administration with clarity, efficiency, and compassion. Our role is to guide you through the process while minimizing stress, delay, and unnecessary conflict.

Understanding Probate in Arizona

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a person’s estate after death. Depending on the assets involved and how they were titled, probate may be required to:

• Validate a will

• Appoint a personal representative

• Pay debts and expenses

• Transfer property to heirs or beneficiaries

Arizona probate can vary significantly depending on the size and complexity of the estate. We help clients understand whether probate is required and, if so, how to move through the process as smoothly as possible.

Trust Administration After a Death

When assets are held in a trust, formal probate may be avoided—but important legal and fiduciary duties still apply.

Trust administration often involves:

• Notifying beneficiaries and creditors

• Identifying and valuing trust assets

• Managing and distributing property

• Preparing accountings and records

• Ensuring compliance with Arizona trust law

We assist trustees in fulfilling their responsibilities properly while reducing the risk of disputes or personal liability.

Support for Fiduciaries and Families

Whether you are serving as a personal representative, trustee, or beneficiary, we provide practical legal support tailored to your role. Our goal is to help estates and trusts be administered efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with the law and the decedent’s wishes.

We also work closely with families when estate planning was incomplete or unclear, helping resolve issues and move matters forward with professionalism and care.

Local Guidance You Can Rely On

With deep knowledge of Arizona probate and trust law, Windrose Law Center offers experienced guidance for clients across Scottsdale, Peoria, Mesa, and Maricopa County. Most matters can be handled efficiently with virtual meetings, making the process more accessible during an already difficult time.