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Will Kits – But Why Can’t I Just Use the Internet? by Kenneth C. Barney

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:40:09 +0000

You may occasionally wonder about using online “Will kits” or software to produce estate planning documents. These kits are popular because they’re cheap. However, you risk subjecting your survivors to unnecessary legal fees to fix what often turns out to be incomplete or ineffective problematic documents.

Nothing Compares to Legal Experience These programs cannot perform [...]

Is Debt Consolidation a Wise Choice? by Janet M. Spears

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 01:51:11 +0000

You’ve probably heard the radio or TV ads for debt settlement companies. They promote services to consolidate debt and help you avoid bankruptcy. To give you an idea how this works, let’s say you have four credit cards totaling $20,000.00 in unsecured debt. The debt settlement company will claim that they can [...]

Another School Year Begins… by Kevin Chapman

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:41:36 +0000

Arizona Rrevised Statutes § 28-797 makes it a violation to pass another vehicle in a school zone. Section 28-797(E) states that the maximum speed limit in a school zone is 15 mph. It is illegal to pass any vehicle in a school zone. Passing is defined as the front bumper of a [...]

Great Expectations by Nathaniel H. Wadsworth

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:57:28 +0000

According to some news reports, LeBron James made a promise that he would win an NBA championship for the city of Cleveland. On July 8, the fulfillment of that promise evaporated when James announced his “decision” to play for the Miami Heat. Just like the fans in Cleveland, we all experience broken promises. But while [...]

Did You Know You Should Move Over? by Brian Strong

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:13:48 +0000

Over the past decade, almost every state in the Union has enacted a “Move Over” law. These laws seek to reduce injuries to police officers and emergency personnel who are issuing citations or providing medical care on the side of the road. If you do not appreciate the frequent danger these men and women encounter [...]

Bankruptcy Means A Fresh Start For You by Spencer Hale

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:28:12 +0000

We are pleased to announce our newest practice area – Bankruptcy. As we continue our rich tradition of commitment and excellence in meeting our clients’ needs, we are conscious that our nation is facing one of the most severe economic recessions in its history. National foreclosure and unemployment rates are reaching record highs. Consequently, [...]

If He Kicks Fido, Are You Next? by Brian Strong

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:15:47 +0000

After three decades in the criminal justice system, I have developed my own time-honored truths about the human soul. One of these truths is: There is something deeply disturbing about people who abuse animals. These types are definitely not the kind of people you want your son or daughter to date. [...]

After the Foreclosure Sale: May the Lender Recover a Deficiency Judgment? by Shane Buntrock

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:44:12 +0000

The short answer is it depends. A deficiency judgment is created if, after the foreclosure sale, the sale proceeds are less than the indebtedness. Whether the lender can pursue the borrower for a deficiency judgment depends on the type of loan and security used i.e. a deed of trust or mortgage. Generally, if the real [...]

Where Did The Estate Tax Go? by Kenneth C. Barney

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:00:17 +0000

Most estate planning practitioners presumed, myself included, that the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA), which repeals the death tax, would never make it to 2010.

Although the House passed new estate tax legislation in December of 2009, with legislation on its agenda more pressing than the estate tax, including [...]

I Just Need Some “Space” by Joshua R. Boyle

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:32:19 +0000

“I just need some space in the relationship and a chance to think things over.” If you have not heard this in a relationship you may know someone who has. While sometimes “space” can help a relationship, when there are children involved and space “space” means your spouse and children traveling to a [...]