Establishing a Living Trust, Will, and Testament: Your Guide to Streamlined Estate Planning Establishing a seamless transfer of assets and safeguarding the well-being of your loved ones after your passing is a significant responsibility. At AZ Statewide Paralegal, we understand the profound impact of estate planning and the intricacies involved in the process of establishing a living trust, or living will and testament. That’s why we’re here to serve as your dedicated guide. Allow us to demystify the unknowns of these key legal documents to shine light on how our paralegal services can benef ..read more

Exploring The Transfer of Property After Death Without a Will Losing a loved one is a trying time that comes with a wealth of challenges. Amidst this emotionally-charged experience, there is a practical aspect that calls for your attention – the transfer of property from the deceased to the heirs. While it may seem simple, the transfer of property after death without a will is far more straining than if the deceased had a will or trust in place. AZ Statewide Paralegal is here to guide you through the ins and outs of probate and the transfer of property after death without a will to help you ..read more

Types of Business Organizations in Arizona Limited Liability Company Limited liability companies, or LLCs, are a hybrid of partnerships and corporations in that they often combine the best of both worlds. Statutes vary from state to state, but in general, they provide the limited liability benefits of a corporation and the income “pass through” of a partnership for tax purposes.   LLCs require filing Articles of Organization with the state, which is a service our knowledgeable document preparation staff at Arizona Statewide Paralegal can handle. The document outlines members, versus share ..read more

How a Document Preparation Service can Help with Your Arizona Divorce If you are preparing for a divorce, or you have just been served with divorce papers, you may be looking to hire an attorney to help you through the process. Did you know that in Arizona, you can hire a licensed document preparation service to assist with your pending divorce? There are a number of processes that do not necessarily require an attorney’s involvement, except for unique situations and specific legal questions you may have. Legal document preparers must be certified as such by the Arizona Supreme Court. With the ..read more

  Arizona Divorce and Property Settlement Agreements When you are going through a divorce, there are a number of elements that can cause disagreements and result in added frustration for both sides. One of the areas that often causes the most arguments in a divorce is how to divide property. However, Arizona is only one of a handful of states that is a community property state. What that means is that spouses generally share marital assets equally. Other states follow the theory of equitable distribution, which means that assets are divided in a manner that is fair and equitable to both s ..read more

Is your Special Needs child becoming an Adult and needs an Adult Guardianship? In Arizona you can apply for an Adult Guardianship for your Special Needs child as early as 17.5 years of age. Once a child becomes 18 years of age, they are considered emancipated children. As the special needs person becomes an adult they are now placed in a position where they will no longer be able to rely on their parents to make medical decisions, personal care decisions and financial decisions for themselves.  Because they are already incapacitated, they are unable to execute a power of attorney naming a ..read more

Video Conferencing/Phone Appointments now available   IF CORONAVIRUS HITS YOUR FAMILY, it’s important that you have these legal documents in place in advance. The concern over the corona virus has caused many to take precautions in the event of a possible quarantine whether you find  yourself at home or abroad unexpectedly according to foxbusiness.com Our Will Package includes the 4 documents listed below.  Click here to get started online  Our Living Trust Package includes 11 documents for single persons and 20 documents for married persons What is a Living Trust? A Living ..read more

Common Mistakes in the Estate Planning Process The estate planning process can seem overwhelming. However, if you own any type of assets, you should consider establishing an estate plan that allows you to be in control of how those assets are distributed to your beneficiaries following your death. As the saying goes, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. If you fail to establish an estate plan, the decision regarding who will receive your assets will rest with the state. Your family and beneficiaries will have to legally abide by the determination of the court. While the largest mistake regar ..read more

A Child’s Best Interest When Planning For Divorce and Parenting Time When parents separate or divorce, decisions have to be made based on the child’s best interests. In the past, parents used the term child custody when talking about where children will live and whom makes legal decisions about the child. In 2013, Arizona renamed legal custody with “legal decision-making” and physical custody to “parenting time.” Click to schedule an appointment. Joint Legal Decision-Making is when both parents make decisions together about the children that include but are not limited to, non-emergency medica ..read more

Do I have to appear in Court when I file for Divorce in Arizona?   It is common to think that a court appearance is required when filing for divorce in Arizona. They don’t have to be long, expensive battles in court. It’s quite the opposite. With the help our our certified divorce legal document preparation service, couples who are divorcing can file the divorce paperwork that avoids a court appearance instead of hiring an attorney. Whether you are preparing for a divorce with children or without children, there are several types of divorce documents that we can file so that you never hav ..read more