Buying a piece of real estate is more expensive than ever in some circumstances, and more and more couples are choosing to buy property jointly than ever before. Buying property jointly allows you and your spouse or partner to use both of your incomes to qualify for a...
When you name an executor to your estate, you are shouldering an individual, or possibly several individuals, with a number of very serious responsibilities. No one should take the position of an executor lightly, and anyone creating an estate plan should provide...
Zoning laws can cause great headaches if a landowner does not properly deal with them in a timely manner. Of course, in some cases, maintaining the right to do what you want with your own property is a fight in and of itself — even when you think you've prepared...
Handling the estate of a loved one as an executor is a great privilege and responsibility, but that doesn't mean that it will be easy. The process can become exceptionally difficult if the estate in question has a significant amount of credit card debt. When it comes...
There are numerous reasons why it is crucial to include an attorney in your real estate buying team, but one of the most important reasons is the purchase agreement. Many purchase agreements are done with standard forms that may not fully reflect the property you are...
When preparing your estate plan, it is always important to deal with your life insurance policy before it can become an unintended frustration for the ones you love. If you do not take proper precautions, your policy can add to your estate so that you cannot avoid...
One of the primary purposes of zoning laws is often protecting and preserving elements of nature that surround a community, They ensure that the short-term desires of the present are not upheld: to walk all over hundreds or thousands of years of natural resources for...
There are many kinds of trusts, each with their own advantages and best uses. When creating an estate plan, trusts often arise as a tool for transferring assets without incurring unnecessary taxation. While many trusts offer some form of tax shelter, an AB trust...
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...
Over the last year, the term "blind trust" has become a common phrase used by many new outlets and talking heads. Often, it is discussed in the context of President Trump and his numerous business interests. So, what exactly is a blind trust, and how are they used?In...