1.       What is an Arizona Home Equity Protection Trust?An Arizona home equity protection trust (“HEPT”) is an irrevocable trust designed to shield your home equity from future and unknown judgment creditors.  If your primary residence is high in value, and you have accumulated substantial home equity, then your home may become a prime target when someone accuses you of wrongdoing (whether legitimate or fraudulent).  You may already know that Arizona law protects up to $425,200 of home equity in a primary residence automatically (the “homestead exemption”), but homeowners with more home equity than provided by the homestead exemption…
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From the day your bankruptcy lawyer files your petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona to the day the bankruptcy court judge signs your discharge order, the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process takes around four months.

It can take longer in some situations, but a Chapter 7 bankruptcy timeline will seldom take more than a year to complete.

We can break the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing process into four parts:

  • What to do before you file (up to 180 days);
  • Properly filing your petition (one day);
  • The process from filing to discharge (usually about 120 days); and

    • …
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    A serious injury in an accident can be one of the biggest nightmares for anyone. It not only affects your daily lives but also brings a financial burden. In such a critical situation, hiring a professional Phoenix personal injury law firm can be a significant decision. CIMA Law Group operates as a reputable Phoenix Personal … Continue reading “Tips to Select the Right Personal Injury Law Firm in Phoenix”
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    Motorcycle accidents may injure your body and bring financial loss. They may also disturb your life, result in huge medical expenses, and introduce difficult issues with insurance. When these situations occur, a highly-rated Phoenix motorcycle accident lawyer assists you in such difficult times according to legal laws. At CIMA Law Group, an experienced motorcycle accident … Continue reading “How a Motorcycle Injury Lawyer in Phoenix Helps You during Difficult Time”
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    Do You Have a Legally Valid Will? Putting together a will can be a daunting and complicated process. There are many requirements involved in creating a valid will, and the fear of doing something wrong can be paralyzing. After the death of the testator, a will may be challenged, which makes the process of writing […]
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    Under the United States Bankruptcy Code, no limit exists on how many times you can declare bankruptcy under Chapter 7. You are, however, subject to time restrictions on how soon you can file for Chapter 7 after you have filed for a prior Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

    In this post, we consider the factors that determine how often you can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and the minimum time periods that may apply.

    If you’d like to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, call Stone Rose Law at (480) 739-2448 or use our contact form to start your…
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    Updated April 2025

    Drivers in Arizona who are arrested for a DUI can face license suspension even if they are never convicted of a crime. The reason for this is that Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) handles driving privileges as a separate proceeding from the criminal charge.
    Arizona considers driving a privilege, not a right. The government reserves the right to restrict or revoke that privilege based on various types of misconduct. Because, by their very nature, DUI charges involve the privilege of driving, an arrest almost always results in either the suspension or revocation of the person’s driver’s license.
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    Get out and do things with other people. We live in a large world and the pleasure from experiencing new people, places, and things provides energy, ideas, and motivation This also includes going away and hopefully disconnecting. When you do this you remember how important experience is and it can change or empower your thinking.

    If you’re the workaholic it’s even more important for you to do this. And yes, I mean you should stop checking email from the time you wake up until you go to sleep. Focus on the people you’re with and new experiences. This is when…
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    Summary:  Arizona law permits higher value assets to avoid probate using affidavits.In 2025, the Arizona legislature amended A.R.S. 14-3971, which increases the maximum value of real estate and personal property that may be transferred using a small estate affidavit after the death of the property owner.  Effective June 30, 2025, an heir or successor to real property may take ownership by filing an Affidavit for Transfer of Title of Real Property with the local probate court; provided, however, the deceased owner’s net equity does not exceed $300,000 (was $100,000).  Also effective June 30, 2025, an heir or successor to…
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    “Macho Man” Randy Savage (Randall Mario Poffo), the larger than life WWE wrestler, died on May 20, 2011, in Seminole, Florida, leaving behind a sizable estate and apparently a detailed estate plan. His estate was administered in Pinellas County, Florida. Court filings confirm that a petition for probate was filed shortly after his death, and the court appointed a personal representative to handle the estate.
    Reportedly, Savage had executed estate planning documents prior to his death – including creating the “Randy M. Poffo Trust” in August 2010 (13300 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774 | Public Property Record) – which…
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    Especially when I reflect that my son was regional director of Trump Force 47 when he died.

    From a fundraising email of Everytown:

    “We’re approaching 100 days of this second Trump presidency and the assault on gun safety has been fast and blistering.

    Already, Trump’s administration has:

    Threatened common-sense measures that keep us safe like Engaged In the Business and Arms Brace

    Created a Second Amendment Task Force with the intent to repeal every policy that has kept us safe

    Repealed “Zero Tolerance”–a life-saving policy that revoked the licenses of gun dealers who willfully violated federal law, including those who
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    Story here. I dunno how significant the cert denials actually are, though. One concerns carry by 18 to 20 year olds, the other possession on a college campus. The Court might just have felt that these issues were too narrow to merit review. The last time I checked, the Court was getting around 10,000 petitions per Term, and taking under a hundred of them. These petitions may just not have made it to the top.
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    If you’re wondering how long police have to file charges in Arizona, the answer might surprise you. There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline, as the deadline depends on the severity of the crime, legal exceptions, and other specific circumstances. Understanding these time frames can significantly impact the course of legal proceedings.
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    I just posted a document collecting publications about the RPS Negotiation and Mediation Coach (RPS Coach), an AI tool designed to support good decision-making and reflective practice in negotiation and mediation.
    It includes brief descriptions and links to blog posts and articles about:

    • Introducing RPS Coach
    • Using Artificial Intelligence Tools
    • Writing with the Coach
    • Using Coach in Legal Education

    It also includes links to videos and podcasts.
    This document will be updated as new pieces are published.
    If you’re curious about using AI in your practice, your courses, helping students reflect more deeply, or exploring practice theory with an
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    Case Summary: Estate of Magdalena Rios De Dominguez v. Renee Kay Dominguez (CV-24-0102-PR)
    In a significant April 2025 ruling, the Arizona Supreme Court clarified that a facially valid forged deed can trigger the five-year statute of limitations under A.R.S. § 12-524 to quiet title. This case, Estate of Magdalena Rios De Dominguez v. Renee Kay Dominguez, arose from a family dispute over the ownership of a vacant Maricopa County lot. Magdalena, the mother-in-law of Renee, alleged that a 2003 deed purporting to convey the property to Renee and her late husband was forged.
    However, because the deed was facially…
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    Significant medical malpractice verdicts are rare and difficult to obtain. When they do happen, the cases usually share certain commonalities. Here is a recent large verdict from a relatively conservative Pennsylvania county that proves the point.

    The patient was a 58 year old man, who had worked for many years as a mechanic on Harley Davidson motorcycles. As is the case with many men who do work that requires a lot of bending and lifting, he had back problems related to his spine. Some of the openings in his spine through which the nerves pass had narrowed over time, which…
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