You May Not Be Able to Use Your Current Arizona Driver’s License to Pass Through Airport Security as of October 1, 2020 In 2005, Congress passed the Real ID Act, following the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government establish minimum standards for identification sources, such as driver’s licenses. In connection with this heightened security…
Though the dangers of texting and driving are now well known and firmly established, and despite the introduction of several bills geared towards formally banning texting while behind the wheel, Arizona remains one of nine states that has yet to adopt a formal texting while driving ban. While the issue of whether or not such…
More than 65% of Americans will need long-term care at some point in their lives. Over 40% of this long-term care will be in a nursing home. On average, someone aged 65 today will need some long-term care services for three years and 20% of people aged 65 will need care for more than five…
Many people believe that bankruptcy law only protects those with a “good reason” for filing bankruptcy. This belief is not true. You do not need to prove a “hardship” to file bankruptcy. There are a lot of different reasons to file bankruptcy. Below are a few of the most common situations where people find that…
People often make decisions during the course of life because of circumstance, desire, or impulse. When it comes time, however, for people to make these decisions on behalf of another person (concerning their medical or financial welfare), these decisions are often made with hesitation, doubt, and despair. These issues often arise when a loved one,…
The Arizona Department of Public Safety operated a special DUI Task Force in the West Valley this past weekend. The special task force coordinated by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and consisting of various law enforcement officers (including specially trained DUI recognition officers) conducted saturation patrols to seek out and stop impaired drivers. People…
“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…
Wills offer a number of benefits for protecting one’s interests after his or her passing. In addition to appointing a personal representative, assigning custody/guardianship for minor children, setting up testamentary trusts, and more, one of the most important benefits is deciding the distribution of assets upon one’s death. Whether you’re in a life-long relationship or…
The short answer: To avoid fraud charges and to prevent the bankruptcy trustee from taking assets which may be exempt. Most people file bankruptcy because they can no longer pay their creditors. When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy you are asking for the federal government to stop all your creditors from collecting, and appoint…
2012 IS THE YEAR TO DECIDE WHETHER TO SHORT SELL, WALK AWAY OR STAY Since real estate values began dropping in 2006, many homeowners have been trying to hold on to their homes hoping that the market would turn around or that they may be able to modify their existing mortgages pursuant to one of…
