The legal profession has undergone major changes in the last ten years or so. And looking ahead, there are more to come. Many of these changes have been to the advantage of you, the client. Due to the supply of attorneys, there’s been greater price competition, commoditization of legal work, competition from non-traditional service providers, and flexible billing structures have changed over time and continue to evolve. Each of these factors is forcing law firms to become much more efficient by limiting overhead while increasing output. Some firms have reacted better than others.
We at Neal Law AZ strive constantly to provide competitively priced, yet top-tier work product for our clients.
Gain peace of mind, craft a distribution plan for assets, and care for children after passing.
Maintain family harmony, handle court filings and creditors, and gather and distribute assets.
Advance your interests, memorialize agreements, and negotiate and create solutions.
Clients who desire to leave their family in good financial condition, without difficulties, and with family harmony intact, look to an estate planning attorney for wills or trusts. Everyone has heard of wills and trusts, however, it’s often presumed that everyone knows the basics of these important documents.
A will is a written document that is signed and witnessed, and is considered a “death” document as it only goes into effect when you die. A will provides for the division and gifting of your accounts and property at death.
A trust is a formal relationship where the trustmaker names a trusted individual (trustee) to manage accounts and property for your benefit and the benefit of others. Because the trust is effective during your lifetime, it is referred to as a “living” document.
If you’re looking to protect your family in Scottsdale, Neal Law Firm looks forward to assisting you with your legal matters.
Estate Planning is more than just planning for estate taxes. It provides for the orderly distribution of your assets upon your death. It also provides for the ability to manage your affairs in the event of a disability or incompetency while you are living.
Probate is the legal system which controls the transfer of your assets upon your death by the terms of your Will or, if you die without a Will, by state law. Each state has a series of laws which describes who should be in charge upon your death if you do not have a Will.
Neal Law Firm wants to help you through the entire estate planning and probate process. Located in Scottsdale, our estate planning and probate attorney services are a guide to help you understand the ins and outs of distributing your assets.
We want to help you through the entire planning process. Learn more about estate planning services with Neal Law Firm.
Building a business is hard work. From the initial planning stages, to execution, to the day to day management of the business, there is a lot to do.
If you are looking for a business or contracts attorney in Scottsdale to assist you in this process, Neal Law Firm is here to help with your business’s legal needs and questions so you can focus on what really matters.
We specialize in LLC’s, forming corporations, non-profits, charities, all while tending to your businesses ongoing legal matters. Our firm can help you by preparing or reviewing most business contracts, including but not limited to: changing LLC members and managers, asset purchase agreements, employment/independent contractors, and exiting your business & succession planning.
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We have represented hundreds of clients from diverse backgrounds—different ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. We have found that working purely in service to our clients (not the other way around) works best for effective representation.
In searching for the “right” attorney, many factors ought to inform us of the decision—experience, expertise, accessibility, responsiveness, personality, and other factors. The attorney’s value system may also be of great importance, and rightfully so. Indeed, due to the nature of the representation, the attorney-client relationship relies heavily on trust between the two. To this, we are not shy about proclaiming this firm’s Judeo-Christian heritage and that we are Christian lawyers. Even in today’s sometimes combative legal landscape, it is possible to be a Christian lawyer.
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Nearly two-thirds of Americans pass without a will, a situation known as passing intestate. While the reasons for not having a will vary, the outcome is the same: you lose the ability to decide who will inherit your property. Assets are instead distributed according to state intestacy law, a legal process called intestate succession. This…
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