by Shane | Jan 10, 2017 | article, Estate Planning, Trusts
The Arizona Court of Appeals recently held in the case In Re King, that even though the debts of the decedent were greater than her assets at death, the life insurance proceeds, payable to her trust created prior to her death, were NOT subject to creditor claims. In...
by Shane | Jan 10, 2017 | article, Business Law, Commercial Litigation
Arbitration is the submission of a dispute to one or more persons for a final and binding decision. The arbitrators’ decision is called an “award.” Awards are made in writing and are generally final and binding on the parties in the case. Frequently, business or...
by Shane | Jan 10, 2017 | article, Business Law
Whether you are buying or selling a business, the following checklist can help to avoid problems. 1. Sale Structure. Is the sale an asset purchase, stock or equity purchase or a merger? If an asset purchase, then the buyer typically chooses which assets or liabilities...
by Shane | Jan 10, 2017 | article, Business Law, Personal Injury
According to some scientific journals, drivers who use cell phones have slower reaction times and more accidents than drivers who are legally drunk. Recent court decisions may indicate an emerging trend in the law to impose liability on employers for injuries caused...
by Shane | Jan 10, 2017 | article, Real Estate
If you’re facing foreclosure in Arizona of your home or rental property, there is some good news. The Arizona anti-deficiency statute, A.R.S. 33-814 provides some relief with its new anti-deficiency statute. When a real estate loan secured by a deed of trust goes into...
by Shane | Jan 10, 2017 | article, Business Law, Commercial Litigation
Sooner or later, a legal business dispute may arise whether it is external (customer, contractor or vendor) or internal (employee, partner, or investor). Written contracts are good business even if the contracts are small. Taking the time to get the agreement in...
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