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.
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.
Create a Will and Other Estate Planning Documents Everybody should have an estate plan, yet over half of all Americans do not have one. Some people might think that since they are not millionaires that estate planning isn’t something they need. Others may know that they need one but just haven’t gotten around to doing…
Personal representative’s duties are commonly considered, but often misunderstood. This guide will help you understand what a personal representative does and his or her duties (a personal representative is called an executor in some states). Acting as a personal representative can be a time consuming task. It’s a good idea to review this list before…
I often get asked “how can I use a revocable living trust to avoid probate?” My answer: by properly funding your Revocable Living Trust. A large part of the probate process is transferring title to assets out of the name of the deceased person and into the name of the new owners (the heirs). You…
How to Do a Will We are often asked how to create a Will. To start, you should look at your state’s requirements for creating a valid Last Will and Testament (otherwise known as a “Will”). While we always recommend working with an experienced estate planning attorney when you create a Will, here is an…
What Is a Probate?* Probate is a superior court action that is filed when someone passes away. Although the probate court has other jurisdiction (for example, to handle guardianships and conservatorships), when most people think of probate think they think of the process of transferring assets out of the name of the deceased person and…
We are often asked whether a Will or a Trust is most appropriate for a client’s particular situation. Our answer? It depends on how the client wants their assets passed to their beneficiaries, if they want to avoid probate, the value of their assets, and their desire to create a plan based on their wishes…