Step 1: Decide on a Business Structure There are 3 basic options: a DBA, a Corporation or an LLC. A DBA or “Doing Business As” (also known as a “Fictitious Business Name” or FBN) is not really a separate structure, but just a different name that an individual or partners use...
How can you protect yourself in a transaction when you don’t trust the other party to perform?
In commercial transactions, people like to get paid — and to get what they pay for. In most transactions, both parties are fairly comfortable because there will be a simultaneous exchange between the party with the cash (the purchaser) and the party delivering the goods or services being purchased (the...
What are the different courts and their roles?
Looking to get better acquainted with Arizona’s court system? This guide will help you understand how the courts are organized as well as their specific functions. What are the different levels of courts? Level 1 - Limited Jurisdiction Justice of the peace courts and municipal (or city) courts have limited...
Why you shouldn’t wait to do your Estate?
We get it, it's easy to put this off. Who wants to think about death, especially your own death? It's a topic we avoid. However, experts say planning your estate is one of the most therapeutic things you can do because it puts you at peace with whatever happens. Not...
