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2020 has brought major changes to Inherited IRA accounts and when they are distributed. If someone dies in 2020 or later and leaves you as the beneficiary to his/her IRA, these changes in the law will significantly impact you. Here’s what you need to know: Inherited IRA’s could previously be distributed over the course of …
As 2019 is winding down we’re gearing up for entrance into a new decade, and one of the best ways to prepare for the future is to be informed of the changing laws or new laws in your state. I’ve compiled a few changes to Arizona state law that may have an effect on you …
When considering the “what ifs” of life, it is important to consider having a Healthcare Power of Attorney (“HCPOA”). In simple terms, a HCPOA is a document that designates someone to be your representative or agent in the event you are unable to make or communicate decisions about your health care options. Having a person …
Healthcare Power of Attorney – Why Are They So Important? Read More »
Life after divorce can be scary, but it is also a chance to leave your old life behind you and start fresh. During the process of starting this new life, you will change your health insurance, car insurance, bank information, and the “in case of emergency” contact in your phone. You will also be chomping …
The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act is similar to the UCCJEA that we discussed last week. This act was also drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in order to create uniformity between states in enforcement and modification of child support orders. Specifically the act limits the jurisdiction that can properly …
The holidays can be a wonderful time to spend with family and reflect on the past year. While you’re doing some reflecting, it is important to remember that if you purchased a car in the past year, you probably need to complete a new Arizona MVD Beneficiary form. You can get one by clicking here …
If You Acquired A Car This Year You Should Complete A New MVD Beneficiary Form Read More »
When saving for retirement, most couples try to plan for how to continue their standard of living for an extended period of time after retirement. They “do the math” to determine how their household will function financially when there is no longer new income coming in. But, what happens when one household becomes two? No …
Arizona law imposes limits that only allow changes to a parenting plan if it has been more than one year since the Court entered the previous order (except in emergency cases where the child is at risk of harm). The State of Arizona understands that it is not realistic to expect a parenting time order …
When Can I Change an Existing Parenting Time Order? Read More »
This post has been harder to write than I initially expected. I had planned to write a helpful post with tips and suggested provisions to put in your parenting plan- either initially or upon modification- that would help ease the conflict that can be inherent with step/blended families. To do so, I turned to a …
The simple answer to the question above is: once you have your initial appearance before the Court and/or pay a bond although there are times that you simply cannot get out. There are certain crimes for which one is non-bondable; e.g., first-degree murder. Additionally, if you are in this country illegally or were on probation …
