Striking the Judge: Be Careful What You Wish ForWe have probably all seen a depiction of Lady Justice, the blindfolded woman holding a sword in one hand and a set of scales in the other. The scales are what she uses to weigh the strengths and weaknesses of a litigation case, and the blindfold reminds us that justice is blind to the status of … [Read more...] about Striking the Judge in Litigation Law
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Your Auto Insurance Rates May Not Be All Your Fault | Accident Attorney
Your Auto Insurance Rates May Not Be All Your FaultOur current economy means more people are employed, earning money, and driving more miles. Unfortunately more miles being driven means more auto accidents. (INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE, “More Accidents, Larger Claims Drive Costs Higher,” October 2016.)Auto accidents in Arizona have … [Read more...] about Your Auto Insurance Rates May Not Be All Your Fault | Accident Attorney
Legal Decision Making over Children | Child Custody Attorney
After Divorce Who Really Has Legal Decision Making Authority Now?During a divorce or custody dispute, the judge must determine who is going to make the major decisions for the children. Arizona Revised Statute #25-401(3) defines legal decision making as the right and responsibility to make all non-emergency decisions for a child, including … [Read more...] about Legal Decision Making over Children | Child Custody Attorney
Do You Really Trust Your Successor Trustee? | AZ Estate Planning Attorney
Do You Really Trust Your Successor Trustee?In your estate planning who you pick as the successor trustee of your family trust is an important decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly.A trustee is the manager of the instructions, contained in a family trust. During your lifetime, the grantor (person creating the trust) usually will be the … [Read more...] about Do You Really Trust Your Successor Trustee? | AZ Estate Planning Attorney
Can Diabetes Cause a False DUI Charge? | DUI Attorney
Can Diabetes Cause a False DUI Charge? Due to a lack of police training in Arizona, diabetics can be the unfortunate victims of unjust charges of driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Diabetics experience a condition known as hypoglycemia when their blood sugar level drops dangerously low. Unfortunately, many of the symptoms of … [Read more...] about Can Diabetes Cause a False DUI Charge? | DUI Attorney
How Does the Tax Cut Affect Your Estate Plan? | Estate Planning Attorney
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017: How Does it Affect Your Estate Planning?Late last year, Congress finally passed the much anticipated tax reform bill, the “2017 Tax Act,” which provides many significant changes to income tax laws, but also to estate planning and gift taxes.As with any new tax law, we strongly recommend each person or family … [Read more...] about How Does the Tax Cut Affect Your Estate Plan? | Estate Planning Attorney