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In Arizona, my spouse incurred debt during our marriage for business expenses, but the credit was solely in their name. We have a will and a trust as part of our estate plan, but there are no existing agreements regarding debt. Am I, as the surviving spouse, responsible for this debt?
answered on Apr 2, 2025
Arizona is a community property state. You can be responsible for debts contracted by your husband. But this is a business debt. More information is needed to determine your liability, if any. I recommend that you consult with an attorney. Your attorney will need to know how the buisiness was... View More 
My father passed away intestate in Arizona and owned a small manufacturing business that makes cabinets and does epoxy floor coatings. He had an unspecified tax liability and no other significant assets, except for a small personal bank account. How should I proceed with handling his estate and... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
The first step is to determine the value of the assets in your father's estate and also the amount of the debts. Your father's CPA may be able to help. Or you may need to hire a business appraiser or business broker to determine the business value. If there is no real property and the... View More
I am the only surviving witness to a real estate agreement in Mohave County, AZ, where a father gave his son a piece of land. This issue is part of a civil suit for breach of contract, with the plaintiff claiming that the son was supposed to return the land after one year. I realized my involvement... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
This can be complicated. You need to work through the lawyer for one of the parties. You and your testimony will need to be disclosed to opposing counsel and, If the lawyer determines that your testimony is crucial, the lawyer will need to inform the court of a recently discovered witness that he... View More
I quit my job without notice, and AZ law says I have the right to have my final check mailed to me by or before my next pay date. My employer claims I signed my right to this away during onboarding, and is trying to make me drive to the office and sign for my check. The alleged paperwork... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Based on the information provided, here's an analysis of the situation:
1. Arizona Labor Laws:
Arizona labor laws require employers to pay final wages to employees who quit without notice by the next regular payday. The law also allows for the employee to request that their... View More
I want to start a new LLC and take advantage of the privacy and tax advantages states like Nevada, Delaware and Wyoming provide however I do not reside in those states. I would be a minority owned business so wondering if any of the programs in my home state for helping small businesses through the... View More
answered on May 30, 2024
Starting an LLC in states like Nevada, Delaware, or Wyoming can offer various privacy and tax advantages. However, if you do not reside in these states, you may face limitations regarding access to small business assistance programs in your home state. As a minority-owned business, you might be... View More
We run a business in Cyprus ( oversea). Can we create an entity in the US(LLC) in order to use this entity to sign up for an American Express Business Platinum Account. Since I am already an amex user in the US, I can transfer my credit history to my business account.
Our business is doing... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
As a foreign business, it's important to carefully consider the legal and financial implications of setting up a US entity solely for the purpose of obtaining credit cards, especially if the intent is to avoid taxation. This could potentially be viewed as tax evasion by US authorities.... View More
I am a day trader with a 475 mark-to-market election, and I have a brokerage account where I am actively trading. I also have an investment account, in which I do not trade and a separate IRA account.
My husband runs a small company as a sole proprietor. Since his business carries a high... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
Creating an LLC and transferring your brokerage accounts into it can provide an additional layer of asset protection, as it separates your personal assets from your husband's business liabilities. However, there are several factors to consider:
1. Charging order protection: Arizona... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
Using a person's likeness in advertising, especially in a targeted ad directed exclusively at them, requires careful consideration of privacy and intellectual property laws. The key issue here is consent. If the individual has given explicit permission for their image or likeness to be used in... View More
My business has no income yet. I'm just getting started doing Web Development and Technology Consultancy. My CPA mentioned I should check and see if the new CTA Law applies to me or not.
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
As a new LLC owner in Phoenix, AZ, you should be aware that Arizona's new Commercial Transaction Privilege Tax (CTA) law may apply to your business. The CTA law imposes taxes on various business activities, including web development and technology consultancy services. Even if your business... View More
My husband and I own an LLC business in Arizona with S-Corp tax status. (My husband is a self-published author, so our LLC falls into the Independent Artists category.)
I'm an oil painter and I now want to start selling my oil paintings online. I'd like to use a different name... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
In Arizona, it is indeed possible for an LLC to operate under more than one "Doing Business As" (DBA) name. This allows a single legal entity, such as your LLC, to conduct various types of businesses under different names while maintaining the same underlying ownership and legal... View More
Our church in Arizona wants to know if we can legally pay an honorarium to each advisory board member who has served as a volunteer for many years. They are not employees, and previously, we have given gifts worth about $150-200 each at Christmas. The board members are responsible for spiritual... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Yes, your church in Arizona can legally give honorariums to advisory board members, even if they are volunteers, as long as the payments are modest and not treated as formal wages. Honorariums are typically used to express gratitude for services that are not rendered as part of employment. However,... View More
I am a licensed independent insurance agent/broker in Arizona and considering obtaining an adjuster's license to work as a public adjuster. The state DOI allows dual licensing. My plan is to work as a public adjuster for persons or businesses where I am not the producer, only after a claim has... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Dual licensing as an insurance agent/broker and public adjuster in Arizona can be tricky due to potential conflicts of interest. While the state does allow dual licenses, the concern arises with the possibility of jeopardizing your existing relationships with insurance companies. Insurance carriers... View More
My wife has a house that she purchased before our marriage, and I am not on the title or mortgage. We have one joint bank account, and we each have separate bank accounts. We also have a car loan together. I am concerned about a potential lawsuit from a subordinate. Can my wife's house be... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Under Arizona's community property laws, assets acquired by your wife prior to marriage generally remain her separate property and enjoy substantial protection from your individual creditors. Arizona Revised Statutes §25-213 explicitly classifies property owned before marriage as separate... View More
I am considering buying out my ex-partner's share of our home in Arizona after having them pay off liens from their credit cards. I will then pay the mortgage in full. We've had an agreement drafted by a paralegal, but I discovered my ex is in default on another credit card debt incurred... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Arizona Property Buyout Risk Analysis
Your proposed buyout faces significant risks under Arizona's creditor protection laws, as your ex-partner's undisclosed post-divorce credit card default could potentially trigger creditor claims against the property transfer. Arizona courts... View More
I had solar panels installed by Titan Solar, which provided a 30-year guarantee on repairs at no charge. Unfortunately, Titan Solar has gone out of business. I've had to pay out-of-pocket for a broken inverter, and that service provider is also now out of business. The financing for my solar... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s a frustrating situation, and you’re not alone—many homeowners have found themselves stuck when a solar company goes under. Even though Titan Solar promised a 30-year repair guarantee, that obligation often disappears when the company files for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, the financing... View More
My wife and I, residing in Arizona, have not yet written a postnuptial agreement. We want to outline the financial contributions made towards a house downpayment. The mortgage loan is only under my name, but the loan officer accepted my application with both our names on the deed and has requested... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s a very thoughtful and important question, especially when you’re trying to protect each other’s interests and avoid misunderstandings down the road. In Arizona, which follows community property law, assets acquired during the marriage are typically considered jointly owned unless... View More
About 6 years ago, I was running a small business with my business partner and we opened a business credit card using my name and SSN, although the card was under the business name. I sold my part of the business to my partner about 5 years ago, with the agreement that he would close all accounts... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2025
The credit card reward points are linked to the account under your name, as the account was opened using your personal information, including your SSN. This means that, according to the bank's rules, you are the primary account holder when it comes to accessing or transferring those points.... View More
I worked for a company that deducted 401(k) contributions from my paycheck but kept the money for almost a year. They also stopped matching funds for two years without notifying employees before going out of business and filing for bankruptcy. The company did not pay us for three weeks of lost... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
You’ll need to hire a lawyer and file a proof of claim and an adversarial proceeding g in the company’s bankruptcy action.
In Arizona there is a exception that allows a probationer under appropriate supervision to work with probationers in treatment as a substance abuse counselor, Can you site that law for me please and give me the details?
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
In Arizona, a probationer can work as a substance abuse counselor under specific conditions, as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-901.01. This statute provides an exception for probationers to work in the field of substance abuse counseling, particularly when their own experiences can be... View More
Azdhs license billing that opened a memtal behavior health clinic to help natives
I'm the licenses holder
Native exploitation for me and 2 others possibly 3
Had a agreement changed operating agreement multiple times
Paid cap out in increments made it sound and... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2024
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to discuss with Arizona attorneys familiar with local legal resources, one option might be to look into legal aid organizations or state & local bar associations. Good luck
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