Douglas B Price, Esq. • September 14, 2026

Law Offices of Douglas B. Price, P.C.

When creating a Living Trust or Revocable Trust, is it necessary to have a Certification of Trust? 

First, let’s define a Certification of Trust: A Certification of Trust is a legal document that proves that a trust exists. It certifies that a trust was established and is managed by a Trustee. It provides basic necessary information for companies such as a title company or financial institution to confirm the existence of the trust and its contents. It does not include private family information or details of the trust. 

An Attorney prepares a Certification of Trust when preparing a trust document. It should include the name of the trust, name of the person or people who created the trust, trustee(s), signature authority, revocability of the trust, taxpayer ID, address of the trust, trustee authority, trustee powers and administrative provisions. In addition, when there is a change in Trustee, the Certification of Trust will need to be updated.

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What is the Best Age to Get a Will?

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • September 14, 2026
At what age should you get a will? Learn why estate planning starts at 18 and how your needs evolve from basic powers of attorney to living trusts.
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Why Every Modern Estate Plan Needs a Digital Strategy

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • September 14, 2026
Protect your digital legacy and prevent lost assets. Learn why modern estate planning requires a clear strategy for cryptocurrency, online accounts, and cloud data.
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Guardianship and Conservatorship in Arizona

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
When an incapacitated person needs care, you can petition the court for a guardianship or a conservatorship for the incapacitated individual. The incapacity may be due to a legal disability, such as being under the age of 18, or a physical or mental disability affecting an elderly person. The difference between a guardianship and a […]
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Stella by Starlight – a Conservatorship Story

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
LAW OFFICES OF DOUGLAS B. PRICE, P.C., TEMPE, AZ I was recently contacted by a potential home seller, Stella, a 75-year-old grandmother, who was interested in selling the residence she has lived in for many years. However, Stella had an estate planning problem, one that she caused by doing her own estate planning several years […]
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The Case of the Missing Trust

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
Our office recently had a parent of a client who had a trust written by a non-lawyer “discount” estate planning company. They properly funded the trust by placing their residence into the trust, as shown by the recorded deed. The original documents were apparently given to the parents for safekeeping. Unfortunately, the parent passed away, […]
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What does “Joint Tenancy” mean?

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
In real estate documents, such as deeds, and other legal documents, such as vehicle titles and bank statements, we often find the term “joint tenancy” or sometimes “joint tenancy with the right of survivorship.” This is sometimes abbreviated as “JTWRS.” The term signifies a form of ownership. In no way does this mean that you […]
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What to Do When a Power of Attorney is Abused

By Douglas B Price, Esq. • June 17, 2026
One of the best things you can do is prepare a durable financial or general power of attorney (POA) so that someone you trust can pay your bills and conduct your business in the event of your disability. We often help our clients in Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, and San Tan Valley prepare these important […]