When you look at your life, you probably have multiple sources of pride: a beautiful family, a successful career or business, and an inviting home. Whatever it is that makes you proud, protecting it is vital to ensure its future success. Your home and business probably have insurance, but what can you do to protect…
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By Abigail Neal, Arizona Wills Lawyer Question: Is a handwritten Will valid? Answer: Possibly. Under Arizona law, some Wills may be valid if they are handwritten. See A.R.S. § 14-2503. A handwritten Will is also called a “holographic” Will. A holographic Will is valid under the following circumstances: 1. The material provisions must be in…
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On June 20, 2013 Governor Jan Brewer signed House Bill 2457 abolishing Arizona’s charitable solicitation laws. As a result, Arizona charities are no longer required to file annual Charitable Organization Registration (or Renewal) forms with the Arizona Secretary of State. Why Did Arizona Have the Charitable Solicitation Requirement in the First Place? Americans are the…
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The taxman is coming. The late James Gandolfini left his heirs an estimated $70 million. However, because of poor estate planning, his heirs will owe a more than $30 million tax bill. What did Gandolfini do wrong? In his will he left 80% of his estate to his sisters and nine month old daughter. This…
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Estate planning is a complicated area of law. As a result, there are many myths about the law that can be harmful to you and your loved ones. Here are some common estate planning myths and facts: Myth: Probate is not required if I have a Will and my assets can be transferred immediately under…
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