On July 3, 2025, by a vote of 218 to 214, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate’s version of H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (the “OBBB”). President Trump signed the bill into law the following day. The passing of the OBBB brings significant changes to the federal estate
We at BCK are excited to announce that Bradley S. Braun has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026. Brad, one of our Managing Directors, is recognized for his expertise in Trusts and Estates. This marks the 13th consecutive year that he has earned this honor — Brad has appeared in The Best Lawyers in America© every
After almost 43 years of dedicated service to the practice of law, Greg is retiring from his legal career and from BCK. This milestone has been carefully planned for several years, and Greg’s retirement is designed to ensure a smooth transition for our valued clients. Greg and his long-term friend and confidant, Brad Braun, first
As we look back upon 2024, we at Braun Cathie Kruzel would like to acknowledge our continued gratitude towards those who are integral to our success. Thank you to all our friends, families, and colleagues for another great year. We at BCK wish you peace, joy, and happiness as you embark on the new year
Braun Cathie Kruzel PC is proud to announce that we have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. We are honored to be recognized by “Best Law Firms” for 21 consecutive years. Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive
The Corporate Transparency Act of 2020 (“CTA”) went into effect January 1, 2024, and has the ability to impact millions of individuals and businesses throughout the country. Anyone owning interest in, or having substantial control of, a new or existing business that operates in the United States needs to familiarize themselves with the CTA and how
A common scenario in estate planning occurs when a Husband and Wife set up a joint living trust. To illustrate, assume the Husband and Wife have $10 million in combined assets, all held in the joint trust. Under the terms of the trust, upon the first spouse’s death, the assets are to be split equally
We at BCK are excited to announce that Bradley S. Braun has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025. Brad, one of our Managing Directors, is recognized for his expertise in Trusts and Estates. This marks the 12th consecutive year that he has earned this honor — Brad has appeared in The Best
We are delighted to announce that Braun Cathie Kruzel has reached a significant milestone: 25 years of dedicated service to the Arizona community. When Brad Braun and Greg Kruzel founded the firm in 1999, they planned to establish a “boutique” estate planning firm that provided individualized, one-on-one legal advice tailored to the diverse needs of
We are proud to announce that Karissa B. Amendt has recently celebrated her 15th anniversary with BCK. Karissa began her journey with us in June 2009, starting as a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant. Her dedication and skill propelled her to a position as a Paralegal within our Estate and Trust Administration Department in July
On July 3, 2025, by a vote of 218 to 214, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate’s version of H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (the “OBBB”). President Trump signed the bill into law the following day. The passing of the OBBB brings significant changes to the federal estate
We at BCK are excited to announce that Bradley S. Braun has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2026. Brad, one of our Managing Directors, is recognized for his expertise in Trusts and Estates. This marks the 13th consecutive year that he has earned this honor — Brad has appeared in The Best Lawyers in America© every
After almost 43 years of dedicated service to the practice of law, Greg is retiring from his legal career and from BCK. This milestone has been carefully planned for several years, and Greg’s retirement is designed to ensure a smooth transition for our valued clients. Greg and his long-term friend and confidant, Brad Braun, first
As we look back upon 2024, we at Braun Cathie Kruzel would like to acknowledge our continued gratitude towards those who are integral to our success. Thank you to all our friends, families, and colleagues for another great year. We at BCK wish you peace, joy, and happiness as you embark on the new year
Braun Cathie Kruzel PC is proud to announce that we have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. We are honored to be recognized by “Best Law Firms” for 21 consecutive years. Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive
The Corporate Transparency Act of 2020 (“CTA”) went into effect January 1, 2024, and has the ability to impact millions of individuals and businesses throughout the country. Anyone owning interest in, or having substantial control of, a new or existing business that operates in the United States needs to familiarize themselves with the CTA and how
A common scenario in estate planning occurs when a Husband and Wife set up a joint living trust. To illustrate, assume the Husband and Wife have $10 million in combined assets, all held in the joint trust. Under the terms of the trust, upon the first spouse’s death, the assets are to be split equally
We at BCK are excited to announce that Bradley S. Braun has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025. Brad, one of our Managing Directors, is recognized for his expertise in Trusts and Estates. This marks the 12th consecutive year that he has earned this honor — Brad has appeared in The Best
We are delighted to announce that Braun Cathie Kruzel has reached a significant milestone: 25 years of dedicated service to the Arizona community. When Brad Braun and Greg Kruzel founded the firm in 1999, they planned to establish a “boutique” estate planning firm that provided individualized, one-on-one legal advice tailored to the diverse needs of
We are proud to announce that Karissa B. Amendt has recently celebrated her 15th anniversary with BCK. Karissa began her journey with us in June 2009, starting as a Receptionist and Administrative Assistant. Her dedication and skill propelled her to a position as a Paralegal within our Estate and Trust Administration Department in July
