Ensuring Access: Well Share Agreements
- December 19, 2017
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Arizona Well Share Agreements are Essential for Fair Maintenance and Management In many rural parts of Arizona, it is not uncommon to find one or more parcels sharing a single water well and water supply system. Managing and maintaining…
Options for Distressed Homeowners: the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act
- August 10, 2017
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Relief from mortgage debt doesn’t have to result in heavy tax burdens In the wake of the 2007 housing market crash, Congress enacted the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 (the “Act”). Central to the Act was a…
The Advantages of Uncontested Divorce
- January 10, 2017
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It’s no secret that going through a divorce can be a painful, stressful and sometimes, drawn-out process. It is also one of the most difficult decisions people make over the course of their lives. However, there is a way to…
Changing Business Structures: Entity Conversion in Arizona
- December 16, 2016
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As businesses change, sometimes their structures should, too. For a variety of reasons, companies large and small sometimes decide to change the way they are legally structured. This structural change, also known as entity conversion, can take many different forms. For…
Vacation Rental Agreements
- December 1, 2016
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Short-term Rental Properties: Innkeeper Laws and Protecting Rental Investments Welcome to peak vacation rental season! It’s a hassle, we know. We’re with you. Whether you utilize the service of a property management company, or list your property on websites like AirBnb.com…
Custody Myth Debunked: Arizona as a “Mother’s State”
- August 11, 2016
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Are dads really at a disadvantage in Arizona custody agreements? The short answer: No. There is a common misconception that Arizona custody agreements, whether obtained through a divorce or paternity action, always favor the maternal parent. This concept generates…
Tucson Tax Lien Foreclosure
- June 3, 2016
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Most homeowners pay their property taxes through their monthly mortgage payments. If this is the case, the mortgage lender pays the taxes on the property to the state as they become due. However, some homeowners are responsible for paying their…
NFA Gun Trust
- May 2, 2016
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With pending changes to federal gun regulation coming later this year, many gun enthusiasts and collectors are inquiring about so-called NFA gun trusts. With that in mind, we created this page in order help Arizona residents better understand the subject…
Estate Planning 101
- April 13, 2016
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When people hear the term “estate planning,” they may imagine that this is a luxury reserved for wealthy individuals with lots of assets. However, many couples and individuals may benefit from some estate planning, regardless of the size and complexity…
The Arizona Homestead
- November 20, 2015
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I. Introduction When people get into financial trouble, one of the first things they think about is whether their home is safe from creditors. Creditors, on the other hand – who are often eager to find…