Early Voting Under Attack in Arizona
In Arizona, recent laws have made it harder to vote early, including making it illegal to bring a person’s early ballot to the polls unless it’s by a family member or caretaker
In Arizona, recent laws have made it harder to vote early, including making it illegal to bring a person’s early ballot to the polls unless it’s by a family member or caretaker
On September 29, 2021, Arizona’s “General Effective Day” (90 days after the adjournment of the legislative session) 445 new laws went into effect.
“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.”
– Richard Branson
The various forms of business entities include sole proprietorships (for one person), partnerships (for two or more persons), limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, for-profit corporations (both C-corporations and S-corporations), and non-profit corporations.
The decision as to which business entity to choose generally involves both legal and tax considerations, and should be made only after careful review and analysis of:
Navigating business law requires a competent business attorney from the start, while established firms benefit from retaining dedicated corporate counsel to represent their exclusive best interests.
The business attorneys at Loose Law Group have formed hundreds of corporate entities for their clients, including all of the various types of entities mentioned above. Our lawyers are familiar with the legal and tax implications of each type of business entity, and they counsel business owners regarding the type of entity which will best suit their needs.
Construction Law
Contracts
Corporate Counsel
Corporations
Employee Rights
Employer Rights
Homeowners Associations
Intellectual Property
Limited Liability Companies
Non-Profit Organizations
Partnerships
Real Estate
Trace Names
Trademarks
Generally, owners of a corporation, otherwise known as shareholders, risk only the investment they make in the business to purchase their shares. Thus, shareholders have only a limited liability. It is the concept of limited liability that makes a corporation a good form of business ownership for someone starting a business who wants to shield his personal assets from the debt of his business.
One or more persons may form a corporation in Arizona. Those forming the corporation are called incorporators. Incorporators must file Articles of Incorporation and a certificate of disclosure with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). After filing the documents, an organizational meeting of directors must be held to adopt bylaws, elect officers, and transact other initial business.
LLCs have a couple of distinct advantages over traditional business forms. First, an LLC is not required to file annual reports or pay annual fees to the state. A corporation is required to do both. Second, an LLC may be structured so that members participate in the management of the business without losing their limited liability. In an LLC, a member’s liability for the company’s debts and obligations is generally limited to the amount of his investment. LLCs have replaced corporations as the dominant form of business for non-publicly traded entities in Arizona.
My husband and I worked with Leighten to revise our Estate Plan and create an LLC. As you know, this can be a challenging subject to discuss, but Leighten was amazing at explaining everything in terms we could easily understand, and all around it was such a pleasant experience! We actually had fun! Also, Rachel at the front desk is the best! She made scheduling easy, and always welcomed us like we were old friends. We plan to refer her to all our friends and family to Loose Law Group!
Great team, very helpful, and prompt. From Rachel in reception to Laura and Leighton the law team, everyone was very friendly and professional. Needed estate planning documents drafted and they handled everything perfectly. I send them all my information and a few weeks later went to their offices to review and sign the documents, very easy and straightforward. Everything was thoroughly explained and all my questions were answered, could not have been easier.
“Every lawsuit results from somebody doing something wrong. If everybody did right, we wouldn’t need laws.”
– Alan Dershowitz
The trial practice group at Loose Law Group has more than 50 years of collective trial experience. The firm’s attorneys have represented individuals and businesses in:
Our mission is to provide its clients extraordinary service, and to achieve for them exceptional results.
Accident Injury Cases
Business & Commercial Disputes
Construction Disputes
Contract Disputes
Injunctions
Probate Litigation
Real Estate Disputes
Trust and Estate Litigation
Wrongful Death Cases
A civil action is a lawsuit brought to enforce, restore or protect private rights, most commonly, for monetary relief. The terms “civil action” and “lawsuit” are interchangeable. Most civil actions involve claims arising out of breach of contract, motor vehicle accidents, malpractice, or other negligence.
The filing of a complaint with the clerk of the court starts a lawsuit. A complaint is a formal written statement filed by the party who starts the lawsuit, which states the party’s grievance. This may be done by an individual or his/her legal counsel.
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution where an independent third party, not a judge, hears the case and determines the result. A person who brings a lawsuit in Arizona is required to fill out a form stating the type and estimated value of damages they seek. The compulsory arbitration program applies if the amount of damages sought is less than a specific threshold set by each county. In Maricopa and Pima county, the threshold amount is $50,000.
A tort is a lawsuit for damages, seeking compensation for injuries to one person as a result of the conduct of another. Motor vehicle accident cases make up the single largest number of tort cases (approximately two-thirds of tort cases) in Arizona Superior Court. Other tort cases involve claims of medical malpractice, assault, battery, conversion, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, misrepresentation, malicious prosecution, interference with business relations, premises liability, and product liability.
I was so impressed with this law firm. They gave me free books to educate myself prior to starting our Trust so that we made the best decisions for our family. Leighton stayed late on a Friday night for us to come and sign documents. They all went above and beyond for us. I highly recommend Loose Law group to anyone needing estate planning services! Must also mention they work fast so no worrying about getting things done quickly if it’s an urgent matter. Excellent!!
We had such a positive experience today with Leighton and her team. They handled our estate and trust planning with so much detail and ease. I was pregnant with my second kid when we decided to do our estate planning and the accommodation that they were able to provide from start to finish is just so reassuring and great. Will definitely recommend!
Great team, very helpful, and prompt. From Rachel in reception to Laura and Leighton the law team, everyone was very friendly and professional. Needed estate planning documents drafted and they handled everything perfectly. I send them all my information and a few weeks later went to their offices to review and sign the documents, very easy and straightforward. Everything was thoroughly explained and all my questions were answered, could not have been easier.
I have a policy that gives me attorney services. I called to get my referral and they gave me some names. I researched the names and called Loose Law Group. They are close to my home. It was a phenomenal experience during a pandemic when we were remodeling and staying in a hotel. We did everything by phone until we had to sign papers. We went to their office and everyone was exceptional, friendly and helpful they answered all our questions. They were quick to follow up! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
“Families are like fudge – mostly sweet with a few nuts.”
– Les Dawson
Divorce, child custody, and child support matters are inherently stressful. In fact, divorce is one of the three most stressful events that a person likely will ever experience in their life (the other two being death of a loved one and job loss). An experienced divorce attorney can help.
Our attorneys have represented thousands of people involved in family law disputes, and they possess the depth of knowledge and experience necessary to successfully navigate our clients through these most stressful times.
Our attorneys are ready to assist you and yours in any of these family law matters, with personalized service, compassion, and a strict focus on results.
Adoption
Alimony & Spousal Maintenance
Change of Name
Child Custody
Child Support
Civil Unions
Community Property
Delegation of Parental Powers
Divorce Attorneys
Divorce Arbitration & Mediation
Domestic Violence
Elder Law
Grandparents’ Rights
Interstate Child Law
Legal Separation
Marital Debts & Property
Marriage Annulment
Marriage Dissolution
Marriage Law
Name Changes
Orders of Protection
Palimony
Parental Rights
Parents’ Liability
Paternity Rights
Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements
Restraining Orders
Same Sex Marriage
Termination of Parental Rights
Divorce, child custody, and child support matters are inherently stressful. In fact, divorce is one of the three most stressful events that a person likely will ever experience in their life (the other two being death of a loved one and job loss).
Arizona law requires the Family Court judge to divide community property “equitably” between the parties, but this does not mean the division will be equal. One spouse can be awarded certain assets and the other spouse awarded different assets. Nonetheless, the division must be substantially equal in the absence of a compelling reason to the contrary.
Sorry, no. Arizona is a no-fault state. Except in the fairly rare case of a covenant marriage, marital misconduct is irrelevant in a divorce case.
No. The court will order the payment of child support in joint custody cases. However, the amount of child support tends to be less in a joint custody case, as time spent with the children is shared by each parent.
Six months after the entry of a joint custody order, a parent may petition the court for modification of the order based on the failure of the other parent to comply.
In most cases, for orders up till December 31, 2017, the party paying spousal maintenance was able to deduct the amount paid on his or her income tax return, and the party receiving spousal maintenance was required to report the payments as income. An order proclaimed before the end of 2017 remains in effect throughout the term of the spousal maintenance unless it is modified. For orders as of January 1, 2018, however, those rules do not apply. Generally speaking, the payer may not deduct the amount of spousal maintenance paid, and the spouse receiving the payments is not required to report the payments as income.
For years my husband and I have been encouraged to obtain a Trust for our children and we delayed because it seemed intimidating. Our family recommended Loose Law Group. We were met by a warm group of people the minute we stepped through the doors. Our insecurities were dimmed while all of our questions were answered in terms we easily understood. Aside from the formal responsibilities, we feel that Loose Law Group went out of their way with the little things. It wasn’t just the offerings of coffee and chocolates, we had our two year old daughter with us during both visits and everyone was patient and understanding. We were also sent home with books; A Handbook for Non-lawyers and a second including Estate Planning in Arizona. Our family will definitely turn to Loose Law Group for our next legal needs!
We recently used their office to prepare our trust and other important documents for our family’s legacy. We loved how affordable and quick they were. Leighton was very professional and thought of everything. Rachel was great at making appointments and made everything very smooth and like we were at home. They all took very good care of us. We are so happy we choose to go here! We will be recommending for all our family and friends to go here.
Loose Law Group is very professional. I was kept informed about my case and I felt empowered and educated with options. They were not over-aggressive causing delays, but firm in protecting my rights with the opposing counsel and judge. Eddie is solution-oriented, easy to talk to, and gave me guidance which made the decisions easier at a difficult time. I highly recommend Loose Law Group.
Edward J. Walneck and his team represented me in a high conflict divorce and custody case that went to trial, followed by appeals. They are highly knowledgeable, professional and very client service focused. They delivered excellent outcomes (both trial and defending the appeal) in a very difficult and complex case. I would highly recommend Loose Law Group to anyone needing family law.
“An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my vehicle and vanished.”
– Abraham Maslow
In the vast majority of personal injury and car accident cases, we represent the injured person on a contingent-fee basis. This means that the firm receives a predetermined percentage of the amount recovered for its fee in the case.
If there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee.
We are proud to say that the attorneys at Loose Law Group have recovered for their injured clients tens of millions of dollars in personal injury settlements and awards. We would be happy to discuss your case with you free of charge.
Bicycle Collisions
Dog Bites
Car Accidents
Seat Belt Laws
Pedestrian Injuries
Premises Liability
Motorcycle Accidents
Slip and Fall Injuries
Wrongful Death
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
In the vast majority of personal injury cases, we represent the injured person on a contingent-fee basis. This means that the firm receives a predetermined percentage of the amount recovered for its fee in the case. Regardless of the percentage, if there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee. We are proud to say that the attorneys at Loose Law Group have recovered tens of millions of dollars for their injured clients in personal injury settlements and awards.
If you are an adult victim of a motor vehicle accident, you must generally file a lawsuit within two years. If the lawsuit is not filed within this two-year period, it will be barred by the statute of limitations. There are shorter limitation periods and pre-litigation claim procedures in some cases. Legal counsel should be consulted as soon as possible after the accident.
A person involved in a motor vehicle accident should notify his/her insurance company immediately. Every auto policy requires the insured to promptly notify his insurance company of the accident and to cooperate in the investigation of the loss. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in a denial of coverage by the insurance company. So, call your insurance carrier and call our firm.
Leighten, Michelle and Rachel were friendly and supportive in something that can be very overwhelming. The prep documents helped us get our thoughts together and prepare our questions. Leighten walked through everything in a simplified manner, took time to answer our questions, and to ensure we were confident in the process. We had such a great experience! Thank you!
My husband and I recently used Loose Law Group to complete some legal work for us. They were very friendly and easy to work with. They were patient in dealing with our many questions and in our scheduling conflicts due to COVID19. Rachel Rosenblum, as our main point of contact, was very helpful and kept us on track to keep this process going. Michelle Keasey and Leighten Hendrickson made the process easy.
The Loose Law Group was absolutely amazing. I love how accessible everyone is including the attorneys themselves. Rachel was wonderful n helping us schedule our appointments, extremely friendly, everyone was welcoming, and Leighten was so nice and just such a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend this group of wonderful people.
So much love for Loose Law! Always responsive, always accommodating, even when we were dealing with health issues that caused a lot of juggling! Leighton as our lawyer was so easy to work with, and Rachael and Laura always made us feel welcomed and put us at ease. So happy with the quality experience we received along with the quality work! And bonus, they went above and beyond to have staff help me with a completely non-law related issue! Nothing but love for Loose Law!
For safe keeping… We hope it never happens, but if you’ve been in a car accident, it’s important to document everything immediately. Download and print our “What to do in Case of an Accident” card and keep it in your glove compartment.
“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.”
– Pablo Picasso
A typical estate plan involves the employment of a living will and revocable trust for disposition of assets; health care powers of attorney for health care decisions; and a power of attorney for delegation of financial authority.
These documents are specially designed to help our clients achieve their individual estate planning goals, which often include paying the least amount of taxes and avoiding probate.
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy: everyone should have a living will. A good estate plan brings peace of mind.
At the heart of estate planning is wealth preservation, family protection, and succession planning. A living will and trust will result in paying the least amount of estate and gift taxes, avoiding probate, and implementing important health care directives. We would welcome the opportunity to assist you.
Business Succession Planning
Deeds for Real Property
Formal Probate
Heath Care Powers of Attorney
Informal Probate
Irrevocable trusts
Last Wills and Testaments
Living Wills
LLC Formation
Operating Agreements
Living Trusts
Revocable Trusts
Statutory Durable Powers of Attorney
Trust Administration
Trust Litigation
Having an estate plan is beneficial for everyone. A living will is beneficial for everyone, regardless of their wealth:
Getting started on your estate plan is easy. The first step is to organize your goals, your important people, and your belongings.
No. If you don’t have a will, your property will go to your heirs under the law of descent and distribution in Arizona. Your property will go to the state only if you die without a will and you have no living relative to inherit it.
No. Some or all of your property may pass outside your will by reason of survivorship provisions, joint title, pay-on-death clauses, and beneficiary designations in deeds and contracts. For instance, life insurance proceeds will be payable to the beneficiaries that you have designated in the insurance contract, regardless of the terms of your will.
No. Most estates will not be subject to taxation with or without a living trust. So long as the value of the decedent’s estate does not exceed the applicable estate tax exemption amount, there will be no federal estate tax owed. If you are married, you may leave an unlimited amount to your spouse without payment of any estate taxes.
I have used Loose Law Group twice in the past few years for the purpose of preparing and securing all things related to my Estate Planning Portfolio. Both times they have been extremely helpful and professional. They were also happy to answer the many questions that I had concerning my Last Will and Testament, etc. They also took the time to witness and notarize other documents not related to my portfolio which truly went above and beyond excellent service. I would highly recommend using their firm for all your estate planning needs.
Loose Law Group helped me with my estate plan. It was a great experience working with Loose Law Group. They took my information over the phone, prepared the documents, and sent it via email to review and made arrangements for me to come in for the signing of the documents. Michael my attorney, Michelle my paralegal and Rachel have all made it very easy to get these documents done. Thanks all!
We did our Will and Trust here and I couldn’t rave about them enough. They’re beyond friendly and helpful! They answered all of our questions with ease and made us feel comfortable. Leighten was super down to earth, and professional. I would absolutely use them again. Always!
We have used Loose Law Group for the past several years. I have always received superior service from everyone there. We have trusted this firm for our estate planning and wills and powers of attorney. Our last experience was with Leighton. Leighton took the time to listen to our situation and concerns and answered our questions. She made helpful suggestions and gave advice that was in our best interest. Rachel was also empathic and very professional. They have definitely earned our business and we will continue to use them for our legal needs.
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