If you are charged with a crime, you will almost always need to attend court. Based on the severity of the crime, the court may release you on bail (albeit with conditions) so you can carry on with your life while awaiting the outcome of your case. One of the...
Collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks often leave victims severely injured and facing a future filled with physical and financial hardship. You may feel thankful to have survived, but the road to recovery can be long and fraught with obstacles....
There are a few different ways to stop foreclosure if you’ve gotten the notice and you want to keep your house. Of course, the best thing to do is to see if you can get current on your mortgage payments once again. Most lenders would prefer for you to get current,...
You have made your estate plan, but then circumstances change, and you find yourself facing bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can have significant implications for your estate plan, potentially affecting the distribution of your assets and the execution of your wishes. When you...
Since Arizona is one of the most popular places to retire in the U.S., we have no shortage of senior living or “55+” communities. Whether you chose your community because you wanted to be able to play golf every day or simply to downscale to a small condo with little...
If you’re looking for specific examples of driving distractions, they are nearly endless. Some drivers get distracted by music, others get distracted by passengers and still others get distracted by phones. But you can take most driving distractions and sort them into...
When someone passes away, their assets change hands. The estate plan designates specific beneficiaries who should receive these assets. Often, assets are just being passed down to the next generation – the estate owner’s children. These adult children are often happy...
Maricopa County covers a vast expanse of more than 9,000 square miles in Arizona. A large percentage of the state’s population resides in this county. It’s also true that many of the state’s most dangerous roads are in this county. If you travel on these roads, you’re...
The duration of the probate process is not something you can tell at a glance. The timeline can vary significantly depending on various factors, and you may be looking at several months or even years. For beneficiaries or executors, understanding the aspects...
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “There’s no smoke without fire.” This is often used when someone has been charged with a criminal offense. Assumptions like these are dangerous in criminal cases, and many people have been wrongfully convicted on this basis. All...