Small Estate Affidavit of Succession and Avoiding Probate
Avoiding Probate with a Small Estate Affidavit of Succession Many people wonder whether or not they have to go through probate when a loved one dies with a small estate. The answer is “yes” — there are alternatives to probate, and we at AZ Statewide Paralegal can help you with them. Small Estate […]
How do I transfer the title or deed of a house?
Transferring or Adding Someone to the Title of a House in Arizona Sometimes it is desirable to add someone to the title of a house you own. Arizona offers two ways to accomplish this: a quit claim deed or a warranty deed. This article covers the difference between the two types of deeds and the […]
Divorce
Starting Your Divorce with AZ Statewide Paralegal AZ Statewide Paralegal offers professional legal document preparation services. We have decades of experience preparing documents for divorces in Arizona. By using our service you can avoid the expense of a high priced attorney so that you can focus your financial resources on helping your family make […]
Civil Lawsuits
Civil Lawsuits in Arizona When many people think of the courts, they often think of criminal law – cases where someone is being prosecuted by the government after being accused of a crime. However, there is another branch of law that handles issues among individuals, businesses, and corporations. This is called civil law. […]
How to form an LLC in Arizona
Form an Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Arizona Starting a business and watching it grow can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It is important that a business is incorporated properly in order to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of business ownership. There are a variety of business entities, including sole proprietorships, […]
Health Care Power of Attorney
What is Power of Attorney? You may have heard the phrase “power of attorney” before, but do you know what it means? Understanding this key legal document is important, since most people could benefit from one at some point in their lives. A power of attorney is a legal document that you can […]
Establishing Paternity in Arizona
Establishing Paternity in Arizona Paternity is the legal identification of a child’s father. It is used to decide issues of legal decision-making (what used to be called custody), parenting time, and child support, as well as other issues such as inheritance rights. Under Arizona Revised Statutes 25-814, a man is presumed to be a […]
Living Trust: Avoiding Arizona’s Probate Process
Living Trust: Avoiding Arizona’s Probate Process We have written elsewhere about Arizona’s probate process. Probate is a legal process in which the court appoints a personal representative of the estate of a person who has died. That personal representative is responsible for making an inventory of all of the deceased’s assets whose ownership did […]
Common Law Marriage and Covenant Marriage
Arizona Divorce: Marriage, Common Law Marriage, and Covenant Marriage Marriage in Arizona Marriage is a contractual relationship. The laws for marriage vary from one state to another. Arizona law, for example, prohibits marriage between certain blood relations (between parents and children, including grandparents and grandchildren of every degree; between half- or whole-blood brothers and […]
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in an Arizona Divorce
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in an Arizona Divorce Spousal maintenance — also called “alimony” or “spousal support” — is money paid by one spouse to the other for support during and/or after a divorce or legal separation. When spouses separate, one person may be unable to pay for regular living expenses, in which case a […]