Several years ago, Arizona passed a law that allows some persons arrested or convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) to regain limited driving privileges. Since the rules can be complex, experienced Arizona DUI defense attorneys study them carefully to ensure each client knows his or her options. One…
Most Arizonans who make an estate plan have two basic goals: To leave instructions that express how they want their estates to be distributed To make the process as simple as possible for their children or other loved ones. A Peoria, Arizona estate planning lawyer can help you create an estate…
If you are considering creating or modifying an estate plan in Arizona, one of the first steps in the process is to compile an inventory of your possessions. Only by knowing what your estate contains will you know what you have available to distribute to the people or charities of your choice…
Living trusts are one of many estate planning tools. Whether or not a living trust is right for you depends on several factors, including the assets in your estate and what instructions you wish to leave in your estate. An experienced Arizona estate planning attorney at Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., can…
Parents of teenagers who are considering divorce face some of the same challenges as the parents of younger children, as well as some challenges that are unique to raising teens. Arizona’s family law courts prefer that parents create joint parenting time plans when possible, which are intended to allow each parent…
Divorce changes the lives of those involved. It means striking out on your own, changing how you and your spouse deal with the children, and facing complex financial issues. Divorce also means it is time to reconsider your estate plans. Even if you divorce, many of the designations in your…
Arizona residents who create estate plans often do so to seek peace of mind. An estate plan ensures that your instructions are clear after your death and that your wishes for your property are carried out. Certain estate plan documents, such as a power of attorney, may also be used to…
In the famous first line of Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy wrote that “every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Certainly, no one knows the relationships between you and your planned heirs better than you do, which includes knowing when and where conflicts are most likely to arise when it…
During the divorce process, you and your spouse may benefit by coming to an agreement regarding several issues. Some of those issues might include division of the marital property, child custody arrangements, and whether child and/or spousal support is needed. Despite the large role that finances may play in these…
In 1998, Arizona’s legislature passed a law to create the option of a “covenant marriage” This option does not affect the standard laws for Arizona marriages, but it creates a separate option for couples who wish to choose it. What are Some of the Basics of Covenant Marriage in…
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