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
An increasingly important component of estate planning is maintaining a secure list of your passwords to online accounts. In today’s virtual world, having online access to banking is a great convenience, not only for you, but for whomever might be serving as your fiduciary agent. However, this convenience adds an additional layer of complexity. If
Garrett joined BCK as an Associate Attorney in May 2024, having recently moved from Tucson, Arizona. His practice is centered around estate planning, probate, and trust administration. We welcome him to Phoenix and the BCK family! Click here if you would like to learn more about Garrett.
As we look back upon the past year, we at Braun Cathie Kruzel would like to acknowledge those who continue to help us shape our business. Thank you to all our friends, families and colleagues for another great year. We wish you peace, joy, and happiness as you embark on the new year ahead. In
Braun Cathie Kruzel PC is proud to announce that we have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. We are honored to be recognized by “Best Law Firms” for 20 consecutive years. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive
Braun Cathie Kruzel PC is proud to announce that managing director, Gregory M. Kruzel, has again received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. For more than 130 years, The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ system conducts a thorough review of attorneys through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal
Braun Cathie Kruzel PC is proud to announce that partner Kelley L. Cathie has been named one of the Top Lawyers in “Wills, Estates, and Trusts” by PHOENIX Magazine for 2023. PHOENIX Magazine’s Top Lawyer designation is based on a peer-to-peer vote that allows attorneys across the Phoenix area to recognize the most distinguished legal
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
An increasingly important component of estate planning is maintaining a secure list of your passwords to online accounts. In today’s virtual world, having online access to banking is a great convenience, not only for you, but for whomever might be serving as your fiduciary agent. However, this convenience adds an additional layer of complexity. If
Garrett joined BCK as an Associate Attorney in May 2024, having recently moved from Tucson, Arizona. His practice is centered around estate planning, probate, and trust administration. We welcome him to Phoenix and the BCK family! Click here if you would like to learn more about Garrett.
As we look back upon the past year, we at Braun Cathie Kruzel would like to acknowledge those who continue to help us shape our business. Thank you to all our friends, families and colleagues for another great year. We wish you peace, joy, and happiness as you embark on the new year ahead. In
Braun Cathie Kruzel PC is proud to announce that we have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. We are honored to be recognized by “Best Law Firms” for 20 consecutive years. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive
Braun Cathie Kruzel PC is proud to announce that managing director, Gregory M. Kruzel, has again received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. For more than 130 years, The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ system conducts a thorough review of attorneys through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal
Braun Cathie Kruzel PC is proud to announce that partner Kelley L. Cathie has been named one of the Top Lawyers in “Wills, Estates, and Trusts” by PHOENIX Magazine for 2023. PHOENIX Magazine’s Top Lawyer designation is based on a peer-to-peer vote that allows attorneys across the Phoenix area to recognize the most distinguished legal