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I have a hard time even writing that question. I am the type of lawyer that believes leveraging children is one of the most detestable things imaginable. If you’re reading this and you want to hire an attorney that will leverage children, please don’t try and hire me. If you generally agree and/or you have […]
Losing a loved one is hard enough, but dealing with the legalities of their passing can be overwhelming and confusing. This is especially true if the deceased did not have a will in place specifying the distribution of his or her property. In Arizona, if someone dies without a will, their estate will be distributed
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Introduction to Estate Planning Estate planning is a crucial process that involves managing and distributing your assets after your death, and the estate planning process is essential for ensuring your wishes are fulfilled. It’s essential to understand the different tools available, such as trusts and wills. There are many benefits to establishing a trust—not just
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The following article may answer a lot of your questions, but it also might confuse you further. Feel free to book a free estate planning consultation with our experienced estate planning attorney, and we’ll simplify these concepts and explain how they are important to your situation. What is a Living Trust? A living trust is
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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new federal legislation that enacted by Congress on January 1, 2021 and began January 1, 2024. Its primary stated aim is combating money laundering, illicit financing, and tax evasion that happens through the use of anonymous shell companies. CTA changes how companies report and has steep penalties for
Benefits of Creating a Living Trust in Arizona When it comes to planning for the future, we all want peace of mind. One of the best ways to achieve this is by setting up a living trust. A living trust is a legal document that allows you to transfer assets to a trustee for the
Planning for the future is never easy, but it is an essential part of life. One of the most important things you can do for your family and loved ones is to create a plan that outlines how your assets will be distributed after your death. This is where estate planning comes in. When it
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Probate is a legal process that is often used to settle an estate after someone dies. It can be a complex and expensive process, with fees that can add up quickly. The question of who pays for probate attorney fees is one that comes up frequently. It can be confusing, especially for those who have
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Selling a house can be a complicated and emotional process, especially when it comes to selling a house in probate. For many families, selling a house in probate can be an overwhelming process due to the complexity and stress involved in managing a loved one’s estate. When a loved one passes away, their assets become
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Best Probate Attorney in Arizona for Your Probate Needs The process of probate can be a difficult and confusing one, especially in Arizona. It involves the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s assets and ensuring that their debts are paid off. Navigating this process can be overwhelming, which
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When someone dies, we’re curious how property transfers. Sometimes it’s by operation of law and outside of court process, while other times we need the court’s power to transfer assets. Arizona is a Uniform Probate Jurisdiction, whereby property can transfer through an informal process. Of course, as an attorney, I highly recommend you fill out
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I generally believe that parties should peacefully work toward settlement, especially when children are involved. Whether parties settle or not, we learn a lot about the party through the process. We guard our client’s interest, effectively playing poker, while we efficiently move the case along, while best positioning our clients for Alternative Dispute Resolution. What
What is a probate sale in Arizona? A probate sale occurs when property is sold within a probate estate. The first step is determining whether there is probate property, which is a classification of property. Probate property is that which the law sees within the probate estate, and the casual observer may not know the
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When someone passes away, and probate assets exist, then someone, must file a petition in probate court with the county clerk. This starts the probate process. There are statutory elements for the petition or it will be rejected, such as listing the appropriate parties and knowing who you can leave off. A probate lawyer (estate
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It find that it helps to simplify the big picture and answer the general question of all the ways parties can get divorced (or unmarried). There are four main ways to get unhitched. First, you can do it by consent. This article mostly deals with this option, as it is the most common. Second, you
Father’s feel the deck stacked against them, as though mothers have the upper hand in family court, while it is in the child’s best interest to have a great dad. While this article discusses fathers and mothers, or one side of the perspective viewing the other, it is not meant to be one against the
Trusts are great testamentary instruments. They ultimately reduce costs and prevent unintended results. The only downside of doing a Trust is that you need to think differently. It takes a little bit of time for you to understand how your assets function within a Trust. Good news: we simplify this for you in a free
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My goal of this article is to help you take steps to plan your estate. What does it mean to plan your estate? Before directly answering that question, I must state that estate planning is not only for the wealthy. We’re not only talking about managing assets. We’re also planning decision making when we cannot
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A.R.S. Section 25-408 Arizona relocation law gives judges significant authority. The only restrictions are that judges need to have jurisdictional authority to decide and judges must use the ARS 25-408 factors to determine the best interest of the children in relocation. This leaves judges with a lot of leeway to make a decision that has
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