Prescott, Arizona, the state’s former territorial capital, is a popular tourist site, particularly among those looking for relief from the Phoenix area stifling summer heat. At an elevation of 5,000 feet, Prescott is a great place for those who like to see snow in the winter, and cool comfortable evenings in the summer. If…
A Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) is a type of business structure that can combine the pass-through taxation of a partnership, or sole proprietorship, with the limited liability of a corporation. As such, it has become the preferred manner of conducting business for many new business enterprises. Originally, most states required that there be two or…
According to a probate lawyer in Texas, probate is the legal process through which the court oversees the estate of a deceased person to make sure the debts against the estate are paid and the estate is properly distributed to the heirs. Many people think that probate must be opened if you only have a…
When advising a client as to their estate planning needs, one of the first discussions that a lawyer must have with a client concerns understanding the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Generally speaking, probate assets are those assets that are distributed through the Court process and pass to the beneficiaries, either pursuant to the…
Slip and fall cases are notoriously difficult to resolve, but if you or a loved one has been injured in a fall as a result of another party’s negligence, there are steps you can take to improve the odds of recovering damages like hiring a personal injury lawyer located in Pasadena. First, it is important…
We have received notice from the Maricopa County Recorder’s office of a property deed scam. Homeowners should be cognizant of letters going out across Maricopa County that urge recipients to pay to receive a copy of their property deeds. The official-looking (however, they are NOT official government letters from the Recorder’s Office) correspondence comes from…
It is commonly recognized that one should consult with, and hire, an attorney to draft particular sorts of documents, particularly contracts. In business, however, people often find themselves considering documents that have been created by another party, or even sometimes those they have created themselves. Many professionals assume that they are qualified and capable…
As Memorial Weekend approaches, many Arizonans will be traveling – and often drinking alcohol – more than usual. Now is a good time to reflect on the potential consequences of consuming alcohol or drugs – even prescription medications – and then driving. “Drunk driving” is a commonly used term, but not a legal one;…
The National Firearms Act, or NFA, created a restriction on the ownership of certain types of weapons, specifically those considered to be Title II weapons. Examples of Title II weapons include machine guns, suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, grenades, etc. Owners of such weapons must register their weapon with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire…
So, you’ve hired an attorney. You’ve met with him or her one or more times, discussed the merits of your legal issue as well as how best to proceed with your case. The next step will likely involve the attorney asking you to sign a “retainer” or “fee agreement.” Typically these agreements outline the lawyer’s…
During this time of heightened concerns over COVID-19, The Carroll Law Firm, PLC is open and can provide telephonic appointments for many types of consultations.