You May Not Be Able to Use Your Current Arizona Driver’s License to Pass Through Airport Security as of October 1, 2020 In 2005, Congress passed the Real ID Act, following the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government establish minimum standards for identification sources, such as driver’s licenses. In connection with this heightened…
During the summer, many Anthem residents travel in order to beat the heat and enjoy time off while their children are home from school. This coming week marks the end of summer vacation for many Anthem families. The first day of school for Deer Valley Unified School District’s 2013-2014 school year officially begins on August…
When a person dies and leaves a Will, a legal proceeding called “Probate” is required to transfer ownership from the person who died (Decedent) to the people named in the Will (Devisees). There are two main proceedings for Probate of a will. Below are a few differences. Informal vs. Formal Probate of a Will FORMAL…
People often make decisions during the course of life because of circumstance, desire, or impulse. When it comes time, however, for people to make these decisions on behalf of another person (concerning their medical or financial welfare), these decisions are often made with hesitation, doubt, and despair. These issues often arise when a loved one,…
The following is a list of do’s and don’ts that can help you protect your interests if you are ever in a collision. DO everything in your power to make sure a police report is filed. The police report will be needed for everything from the name of the other driver, the other driver’s insurance…
Is the IRS taking your tax refund year after year from a tax debt that is more than three years old? Do you have large old debts that you cannot pay? Did you get a first time home buyer tax credit in 2008 but then found out that you did not qualify, or have sold…
“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to … have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.” The Right to Counsel Clause is considered by some to be the most important right that is protected by the Sixth Amendment. The main purpose of the Sixth Amendment is to protect the rights of…
In this day and age, our bodies are at times outliving our minds. All too often we hear of clients who have loved ones suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and a host of other mental illnesses that occur late in life. When loved ones suffer from these problems, it is hard for family members to…
Some people hear the term, “estate planning,” and believe it does not apply to them because they only have modest assets, if any. In the legal sense, however, an estate planning consultation will include planning for not only the distribution of assets, but also the healthcare, mental healthcare, and the future well being of the…
Apple has recently been in the news with a billion-dollar jury verdict based on patent infringement. Further Apple and other companies make millions and billions of dollars on products that are protected by patents. There are several types of patents in the United States, utility patents, plant patents, and design patents. The recent Apple lawsuit…
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