Archives for November 2020
Probate Guidelines For Transfer of Assets
If a person dies without a will or trust (intestate), probate proceedings will determine the transfer of assets to their heirs. The most common guidelines that the probate court will follow when distributing the assets are: The spouse receives all...
Learn MoreInsurance Company Tricks To Deny Claims
The U.S. insurance industry is one of the largest businesses in the world. They will use numerous tricks to deny claims and increase their own revenue. Here are some ways that your insurance company may try to deny your claim:...
Learn MoreWitness Requirements For Wills
In Arizona, one way to validate a will is to have two witnesses observe the signing of the document. A witness must view the actual signing of the document and attest to the signature on the document. In Arizona, there...
Learn MoreWrongful Death Cases
A wrongful death can be a result of an accident, reckless conduct, or deliberate act of another person/entity that causes the death of an individual. The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one that was caused by another person’s...
Learn MoreThree Types of Spousal Maintenance/Alimony
Alimony is a monetary legal obligation of one spouse to provide financial support before, and after, a legal separation to the other spouse. In Arizona, it is typically called spousal maintenance, and it is the Court that determines what, if...
Learn MoreBlended Families
When individuals are in their first marriage, most assets are accumulated together, split 50/50, and are typically left to a surviving spouse. However, with roughly half of marriages now ending in divorce and approximately 75% of people remarrying, those same...
Learn MoreYour Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC Team
Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC is a full-service law firm with three convenient locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Chandler, Tucson, and Peoria. We are ready to assist you with your legal needs. Contact us today to schedule your consultation! Brown & Hobkirk,...
Learn MoreEstate Planning: What Is Probate?
Probate is a court procedure that determines how a deceased person’s estate will be administered (distributed). The Probate process identifies and inventories the deceased person’s assets/debts, pays any applicable taxes/debts, and then distributes the remainder to beneficiaries named in the...
Learn MoreEstate Planning: Common Questions About Wills
What is a will? A will is a legal document that expresses a person’s wishes as to how their property should be distributed after their death and names a personal representative that should manage the distribution of that property. Is...
Learn MorePersonal Injury: What Questions Should I Ask My Personal Injury Lawyer?
At Brown & Hobkirk, PLLC, with over 20 years of experience practicing personal injury law, we’ve found the following to be the 5 most frequently asked questions by our personal injury clients: How long have you been practicing in this...
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