The new year marked a number of sweeping changes to Arizona child custody laws as Senate Bill 1127 (2012) went into effect on January 1st, 2013. However, while some of these changes may seem to be major at first glance, the landscape of child custody may not have been as altered by the new laws…
You’ve heard the media buzz about the “Fiscal Cliff,” but do you know how it may affect you individually? One portion of the Fiscal Cliff Deal affects federal estate taxes for individuals. Specifically, Congress has agreed to visit the issue of the exemption amount and tax rate for estate taxes. In 2012, any estates over…
Many people have heard about the nation’s “Fiscal Cliff” with tax and spending changes that would have a large impact on the economy. One change people often overlook in this debate is the Mortgage Debt Relief Act of 2007, that will be extended and will expire on December 31, 2013. There are still many “underwater”…
When a loved one passes away, the surviving friends and family members often have questions regarding what steps to take legally. The first thing you should do is to make funeral arrangements. Some people leave instructions upon their death as far as whether they wish to be buried or cremated, and how they want their…
The Arizona Legislature recently made it a little easier for residents to transfer ownership of their vehicles upon their death, regardless of the value of the vehicle. Many people in the process of planning their Estate succession want to avoid “Probate” if at all possible. Unfortunately, many individuals have been given the wrong impression that…
Patent laws in the United States recently received a major overhaul with significant changes for inventors. One of the most important changes is from a “first to invent” system, where the first person to actually invent is granted a patent, to a “first inventor to file” system where the first filing date wins, regardless of…
“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to … have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” The Right to Counsel Clause is considered by some to be the most important right that is protected by the Sixth Amendment. The main purpose of the Sixth Amendment is to protect the rights of…
If you are injured in a vehicular collision, the amount you will receive for your damages is related to the insurance coverage available. As a result, your auto or motorcycle insurance coverage can be as important as the negligent driver’s coverage. The three types of coverage that can increase your chances of recovery are Medical…
In this day and age, our bodies are at times outliving our minds. All too often we hear of clients who have loved ones suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and a host of other mental illnesses that occur late in life. When loved ones suffer from these problems, it is hard for family members to…
November 6, 2012, marks Election Day in the United States. Many Americans do not realize that there is no Constitutionally protected right to vote. While there are amendments to the U.S. Constitution that prohibit discrimination based on race (15th), sex (19th) and age (26th), no affirmative right to vote exists. Though the Constitution requires that…
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