Each county in a state generally maintains its own proprietary zoning laws, dictating various guidelines, restrictions and exceptions for the use of property within that county, and Maricopa is no different. Like many counties, Maricopa has a rigorous set of codes and...
Often in the course of planning an estate, some individuals will want to own a piece of property jointly. It is possible for this to be accomplished in a couple of different ways, each with its own advantages and liabilities. If you are considering joint tenancy or...
There are myriad ways in which the process of buying real estate and the continuing ownership and development of that property can go sideways if the buyer doesn't know which potential pitfalls to look out for. For this and many other reasons, it almost always wise to...
Trusts are excellent financial tools and can be amazingly effective when they are used correctly. The variety of available trust options can be overwhelming, each with its own specific advantages and limitations. Charitable Remainder Trusts are an excellent way to...
Purchasing a home is a huge opportunity and a huge responsibility -- one that should not be taken lightly. Especially for first-time homebuyers, including a lawyer in your home-buying team can help you avoid some extremely costly missteps in the home-buying...
Millions of Americans' parents do not have a solid plan for how they want to live out their retirement years, or what to do with their estate when they pass. This is a dangerous place for everyone involved, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Regardless of the state...
Zoning conflicts can come in many shapes and sizes, from whether or not a developer is allowed to build certain kind of home in a specific location to what kinds of businesses are allowed to operate in a given space, and many more. One area that has produced many...
It is common knowledge that everyone should have a will, but just having a will is not always enough to ensure that your wishes are known and executed when you pass away. Regular will maintenance that's reflective of important life changes is an important component of...
As a contractor, you are understandably concerned with being paid for your work and receiving this payment in a timely manner. Because of this, you should be aware of pay if paid or pay when paid clauses in your construction contracts. This language allows general...
If your offer on a home is accepted, you typically are locked in and you have to buy the home. The reasoning here is that the seller will take it off of the market or turn other buyers away, so if you then walk, you have cost the seller other potential sales. They'll...