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
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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
Wrongful Death of a Family Member | Wrongful Death Lawyer
At Rowley Chapman & Barney, we understand how difficult it can be to lose a loved one and the questions that follow. Among those, you may wonder who has a rightful claim to the loss of a family member, and what happens if a statutory beneficiary cannot be found. What if a family member has been estranged for a period of time, how will that … [Read more...] about Wrongful Death of a Family Member | Wrongful Death Lawyer
Alexander Hamilton and the Cost of Principle: Is a Lawsuit Worth the Price? | Lawsuit Attorney
As a lawsuit attorney I am fascinated with one of the most regrettable episodes which occurred in the early days of our nation, the duel between long-time political rivals Alexander Hamilton and Vice President Aaron Burr. Burr, offended by a report that Hamilton had defamed Burr’s character, demanded that Hamilton disavow any negative statements … [Read more...] about Alexander Hamilton and the Cost of Principle: Is a Lawsuit Worth the Price? | Lawsuit Attorney