Here in Arizona, and in many other parts of the country, access to water is far more complicated than you might expect. Especially because of it's relative scarcity compared to other parts of the country, the statutes that govern water resources and who may control...
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Owning real estate in multiple states requires extra planning
When planning your estate, there are number of elements that can provide a surprising amount of complexity. One common issue that arises when creating a comprehensive estate plan is the matter of owning real estate in more than one state. This can lead to a number of...
Am I the executor to a faulty will?
When serving as an executor for another individual's will, it is important to remember that a will may not be as enforceable as you or the testator would like. Several factors contribute to the unenforcibility of a will, and each requires a sober approach to handle...
Subdivision put on hold for zoning issue
Contrary zoning can easily make or break nearly any real estate venture. Recent news out of Kingman demonstrates just how complicated it can be to work with zoning boards to achieve a successful rezoning effort. A developer seeking to rezone an area to allow for more...
Formal and informal probate in Arizona
Arizona, like all states, maintains its own regulations that govern when and how different types of probate occur when a person passes away or is incapacitated. While there are some other types of probate, most examples of the process fall into either informal or...
Credit card debt after death
One of the primary advantages of creating an estate plan is protecting your property and assets from creditors who may come after them after you pass away. In general, any debt that you have accrued in your lifetime must be settled by your estate and does not pass on...
Eminent domain options
For landowners in America, acquiring your own slice of the American dream in the form of real estate is sadly not the end of the story. Under some circumstances, land you own may be forcefully taken away from you through "eminent domain" — but the process is not...
Designating accounts as pay-on-death
For many years now, estate planning has largely focused on circumventing the probate process following the death of an estate holder. Depending on the size of your estate and the complexity of your assets, you may be faced with myriad options for how to construct your...
Appeals court says state law supersedes federal drug law
The Arizona State Court of Appeals handed down a ruling recently, instructing Phoenix officials that they could not refuse to grant marijuana dispensaries the necessary zoning to begin construction. While some attention was pointed to the fact that the dispensary in...
New years’ resolutions to protect yourself and those you love
For almost everyone in the America, 2016 was a year that held many surprises, some positive, and some heartbreaking. If nothing else, this year was an extended reminder that in big ways and small, life can take unexpected turns. As we look forward to the advent of a...