The Basics of Probating an Estate in Arizona
- posted: Apr. 30, 2022
- Estate Planning
Probate is the court supervised process of winding up a deceased person’s financial affairs. This includes paying the decedent’s debts and distributing the remaining assets to his or her chosen Read More
Incapacity That Causes a Power of Attorney to Take Effect
- posted: Mar. 30, 2022
- Estate Planning
A power of attorney is a legal document that authorizes one person to make financial, legal or medical decisions in behalf of another. The creator (called the “principal”) may choose Read More
How Community Property is Transferred Upon the Death of a Spouse
- posted: Nov. 29, 2021
- Divorce
Arizona is a community property state, which means, in general, that property acquired by either spouse during a marriage is presumed to belong to both spouses equally. The community property Read More
Long-Distance Handling of an Estate Probate Proceeding
- posted: Nov. 29, 2021
- Estate Planning
Probate is a court-supervised process to finalize the affairs of a person who passed away. The decedent’s affairs, including assets and debts, become part of his or her estate. In Read More
What You Need to Know About Administering an Arizona Trust
- posted: Nov. 29, 2021
- Estate Planning
A trust is a legal duty that results when a person transfers legal ownership of property to another person or institution (the trustee) for a designated purpose. The trustee is Read More
Durable Powers of Attorney and Other Legal Methods of Addressing Incapacity
- posted: Sep. 17, 2021
- Estate Planning
At any time, a serious illness, car crash or other accident could leave you incapacitated for months or even years. This is why completing a durable power of attorney is Read More
Successful Business Startups Require Attention to Key Legal Issues
- posted: Sep. 17, 2021
- COVID-19,  Business Formation
Regardless of how promising your business startup seems, it’s critical to establish a solid legal foundation as part of your launch process. Not doing so can expose you and your Read More
Knowledgeable Legal Counsel Makes Estate Administration Easier
- posted: Sep. 17, 2021
- Estate Planning
Being designated the executor of someone’s estate means that you have an important duty to fulfill. You must complete numerous tasks, many of which are complex or require the preparation Read More
Creating Your Loved One’s Arizona Estate Plan from Another State
- posted: Jun. 15, 2021
- Estate Planning
With so many people from other states relocating to the Phoenix area for their retirement years, discussions regarding important family decisions such as estate planning often must be conducted from Read More
Building a Firewall Between Your Business and Personal Wealth
- posted: Jun. 15, 2021
- Business Formation
No matter what type of business you’re looking to launch, protecting your personal assets is a critical concern. Establishing a corporation gives startup owners the opportunity to take bold risks Read More
COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights the Advantages of Arbitration
- posted: Jun. 15, 2021
- COVID-19
Though the lockdowns and court closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have eased, it could take months, or even years, for the judicial system to work through the backlog. Accordingly, Read More
Five Benefits of Living Trusts in Arizona
- posted: Mar. 18, 2021
- Estate Planning
Phrases like “trust fund baby” make it seem like trusts are the province of the wealthy. But the fact is that they can be useful estate planning tools for people Read More
Why You Should Have a Durable Power of Attorney
- posted: Mar. 18, 2021
- Estate Planning
Who will make decisions regarding your finances and health care if you are unable to make them for yourself? This is not a pleasant subject of consideration for most people. Read More
Using a Small Estate Affidavit to Claim an Inheritance Without Probate
- posted: Mar. 18, 2021
- Estate Planning
Following the death of a loved one, a family often faces the costly probate process, which has a tendency to consume some of the estate’s assets and reduce the amount Read More
Guardianships and Conservatorships: When Are They Needed or Avoidable?
- posted: Dec. 17, 2020
- Estate Planning
When a loved one becomes incapacitated or otherwise unable to take care of themselves, Arizona law provides for appointment of a guardian or conservator to assume responsibility for their protection. Read More
Building a Firewall Between Your Business and Personal Wealth
- posted: Dec. 17, 2020
- Estate Planning
Protecting personal assets is essential for business owners. Without asset protection measures in place, creditors can come after your personal wealth if your business is sued, goes under or can't Read More