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Estate Planning for Business Owners in Arizona: Why a Will Isn’t Enough
I just published a new YouTube video: Estate Planning for Business Owners in Arizona: Why a Will Isn’t Enough Estate planning for business owners in Arizona requires more than just a will. If you own a small business and your estate plan stops at a will,…
When a Client Refuses to Pay: Legal Options for Arizona Small Businesses
Summary (TLDR): When a client refuses to pay in Arizona, a small business’s options depend on the contract, the documentation, and how quickly the issue is addressed. Arizona law generally enforces written payment terms, but delays, informal arrangements,…
How to Prepare for an Estate Planning Consultation in Arizona
I just published a new YouTube video: How to Prepare for an Estate Planning Consultation in Arizona If you’re preparing for an estate planning consultation in Arizona, you don’t need to bring a stack of documents. What matters most is having a general…
I just published a new YouTube video: Why Estate Planning Is About Risk, Not Wealth Estate planning isn’t a milestone. It’s risk management. People think estate planning is something you do after you hit a certain net worth, buy a house, or have kids.…
When Arizona HOAs Act Outside Their Authority: Understanding Ultra Vires Decisions
Summary (TLDR): In Arizona, an HOA acts ultra vires only when it takes action outside the authority granted by its recorded CC&Rs, bylaws, rules, or applicable statutes. Most disputes labeled “ultra vires” are actually disagreements about interpretation or…
Can an HOA Enter Your Property Without Permission in Arizona?
I just published a new YouTube video: Can an HOA Enter Your Property Without Permission in Arizona? Can an HOA enter your property without permission? In Arizona, the answer depends largely on what your CC&Rs say. In this video, I explain how many…
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Arizona?
Summary (TLDR): If you die without a will in Arizona, state intestacy laws determine who inherits and who manages your estate. These rules often produce outcomes families do not expect and almost always require probate, court involvement, and added…
How to Start a Business in Arizona (Legal Overview for 2026)
How to start a business in Arizona is one of the most common questions new founders ask, and the legal structure you choose at the beginning will affect liability, taxes, ownership rights, and your ability to grow. Arizona makes formation relatively simple…
Fighting an HOA violation in Arizona begins with one question: does the association actually have the authority to enforce what it claims you violated? A violation letter can feel definitive, but it is not a court order. Arizona law requires associations…
I just published a new YouTube video: What Is a Beneficiary Deed in Arizona? A beneficiary deed in Arizona allows a homeowner to name who will receive their property when they pass away, without going through probate. In this video, I explain how…
Why Every Arizona Small Business Needs a Written Vendor Agreement
Small business owners often rely on long-standing relationships, verbal commitments, and quick emails to keep their operations moving. That dynamic works until it doesn’t. Updating your processes to include a formal Arizona vendor agreement is one of the…
I just published a new YouTube video: New Arizona Case Changes How Homeowners Sue HOAs A recent Arizona Court of Appeals decision (IQTUNHEIMR, LLC v. Val Vista Lakes Community Association, et al) clarified when a homeowner can sue an HOA directly and when…