It is commonly recognized that one should consult with, and hire, an attorney to draft particular sorts of documents, particularly contracts. In business, however, people often find themselves considering documents that have been created by another party, or even sometimes those they have created themselves. Many professionals assume that they are qualified and capable…
As Memorial Weekend approaches, many Arizonans will be traveling – and often drinking alcohol – more than usual. Now is a good time to reflect on the potential consequences of consuming alcohol or drugs – even prescription medications – and then driving. “Drunk driving” is a commonly used term, but not a legal one;…
The National Firearms Act, or NFA, created a restriction on the ownership of certain types of weapons, specifically those considered to be Title II weapons. Examples of Title II weapons include machine guns, suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, grenades, etc. Owners of such weapons must register their weapon with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire…
Unfortunately, it has happened or will happen to almost everyone: through no fault of your own, your vehicle has been struck by someone else’s and you have been hurt. Auto accidents inevitably create an incredibly stressful situation, but there are several things you can do to help ensure the best outcome in the event…
We’ve previously written about common types of deeds in Arizona. Did you know that there are multiple ways to take title to a property in a deed? The two most common are as tenants in common or joint tenants with right of survivorship: Tenants in common each own an undivided interest in the property with…
A personal injury is a legal action, brought by someone who has been injured (either physically or emotionally) by another person, usually by way of an accident, slip and fall, or a defective product. Personal injury cases by motorcycle accident attorneys from Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell have a reputation for taking a very…
Divorce is a difficult time for all who are involved, and children should not be used as pawns in a divorce. However, children often are aware of many issues surround the divorce and have an opinion relating to who should have custody. They must also try to approach some help with an adoption. It is…
When a loved one passes away, most people know and believe that probate is one of the next steps. But what exactly is probate? Is it necessary in your situation? What should you be doing, if anything, to prepare? When a person passes away, there are two types of Estates- a Testate Estate or…
Cellphones have become integral in today’s society. When people forget their phone at home, it can throw their whole day off. A large part of that is the instant connection texting allows us to have with friends, family, and business acquaintances that text. Texting makes it very easy to talk to people without the effort…
Living in Arizona means that (hopefully) you have heard of the term ‘community property’. Did you know that most states don’t actually define and follow community property laws? The property management services have addressed it many times. In fact, there are only nine states that currently follow community property laws: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada,…
