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Settling a Minor’s case
Did you know a personal injury settlement for a minor has to be court approved and kept in a conservatorship until the minor is 18 years of age. No insurance company will pay without Court approval. A Petition is necessary and the person to serve as a conservator...
Medicare, Medicaid, AHCCCS and ERISA plans when you have been in a collision.
If you are on Medicare, Medicaid, AHCCCS or insured by and ERISA plan, you have an obligation to repay those programs from any settlement or judgment you receive in a motor vehicle collision or other tort case. What that means if you are going to settle with an...
Accidents and the Statute of limitations – How long can I wait to bring a law suit?
This is not s a simple question. Some people will automatically say two years from the date of the injury. But that is only correct some of the time. As an example, if a State, County or City vehicle hits you while on your bike, your injury claim ( if you are 18 years...
Adjustment of Status for Immediate Relative of US Citizens
Hello, today I would like to talk about adjustment of status for immediate relatives of United States. Citizens. Immediate relatives are spouses, unmarried children under the age of twenty-one, and parents of United States citizens. If you fall in this category, you...
Alien Status Differences Explained
For aliens lawfully present in the U.S. it is important to understand the difference between being in an unlawful status or accruing unlawful presence in the country. The “status” is determined by the purpose for which the foreign person has been admitted in the U.S....
Possible Defenses Against I-9 Violations
In my previous blog, I covered requirements and violations of form I-9. This article focuses on the available defenses for employers should ICE find some violations. The first available defense is the good faith defense, which applies to both technical and...
Form I-9 and Its Violations
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) prohibits employers from hiring and employing an individual for employment in the U.S. knowing that the individual is not authorized with respect to such employment. Employers also are prohibited from continuing to...
Can a parent or guardian designate a person to provide for the care, custody and property of a minor child?
In Arizona, the parent or guardian may delegate to another person any or all powers regarding the care, custody and property of a minor child, except the power to consent to marriage or adoption, for a period not exceeding six months. A.R.S. §14-5104. If the parent...
Your Home Loan and Default Judgments
When you're acquiring a loan for purchasing a house, most people end up with a deed of trust, which is a security instrument for the person who's lending you the money. And most people have learned over the years that if I buy a house and have a deed of trust on it,...
What To Do If You Are In A Car Accident
No one expects to be in an automobile accident, so when one does happen, what should you do? Surprisingly enough, the first thing we ask people to remember is to shut off their ignition. I can't tell you how many times people have gotten out of a car without putting...
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310 S. Williams Boulevard,
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Tucson, AZ 85711
Sahuarita Office
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375 W. Sahuarita Center Way
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
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