Trade professional desired to purchase the assets of a competitor and engaged DeAngelis Legal to assist with the structure and acquisition documents. The buyer preferred to keep the operations of each business separate and not merge them post-closing. DeAngelis Legal discussed the alternative corporate structures, created the acquiring entity and prepared the documents evidencing the [...]
The grey divorce trend hits Arizona. Common themes include the kids are off to college or living on their own, the family business is sold or managed by others or the couple simply wants to go a different direction. No animosity, but the legal divorce means a total reset to each person’s estate plan. Issues [...]
Business Transition Invitation 5.16.25
Net Worth and Home Ownership It starts at home. Home ownership is a cultural mainstay of personal finance in the U.S. The home is often the largest asset we see on a balance sheet of a moderately wealthy family. Unfortunately, recent appreciation in the housing market coupled with increased interest rates is causing declining housing [...]
Client previously sold its operating business in better economic times, but the buyer couldn’t perform and ultimately liquidated the business. DeAngelis Legal assisted the client with the delicate multiparty negotiations (landlord, bank, trade creditors) to re-quire the assets of the business, prepared the documentation evidencing the purchase of the assets and closed the re-acquisition of [...]
Long time clients came in for their five year estate plan review and stated that they were contemplating additional financial gifts to their children. However, they had not addressed important issues regarding this complex and emotional decision. Persons contemplating gifts should ask a few important questions, including: Do you have sufficient capital and resources for [...]
We hope you’re doing well. It’s been a privilege working with you on your estate planning and additional matters, and we truly value the trust you’ve placed in DeAngelis Legal to handle your legal needs. As things have progressed, and as the demands of the legal profession continue to grow, we’ve taken steps to stay [...]
In Arizona, a successor of a decedent may sign an affidavit effectively transferring the decedent's personal property and real estate without the need for a probate if the value of the asset is under certain limits. A.R.S. § 14-3971. On March 31, 2025 the governor signed HB2116 increasing the personal property limit to $200,000 and [...]
It happened again! Successful, smart, responsible Scottsdale couple signed well drafted estate plan documents with another law firm and after signing, promptly threw the documents in a drawer. Fast forward 10+ years, numerous asset acquisitions in their individual names and an unexpected death, the surviving spouse engaged DeAngelis Legal to sort out the mess. DeAngelis [...]
New client engaged DeAngelis Legal to review the proposed premarital agreement with a wealthier spouse. DeAngelis Legal advised the client on his rights and obligations post-marriage and provided changes to the agreement which gave each party the protections they desired, but made the terms easier to implement. DeAngelis Legal worked with the spouse’s attorney to [...]
