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Who Will Take Care of Your Kids — and How?
My kids are 4 and 7. It’s a thought I hate: someone else tucking them in at night, cheering at their soccer games, or answering their hard questions about life. But part of parenting is preparing for the things we hope never happen. And that includes…
Summary (TLDR): You do not need to be wealthy to benefit from a trust in Arizona. Trust planning is less about taxes and more about avoiding probate, managing incapacity, and keeping control in your hands instead of the court’s. I hear this question all…
Selective Enforcement in Arizona HOAs: When “They Let My Neighbor Do It” Actually Matters
Summary (TLDR): Selective enforcement in Arizona HOAs is more than just feeling treated unfairly. The legal question is whether the association is applying its rules inconsistently in a way that is arbitrary, targeted, or not in good faith. This article…
HOA Self-Help Charges in Arizona: What They Mean and How to Handle Them
Summary (TLDR): In Arizona, HOA self-help charges are allowed only when the association’s governing documents specifically authorize them and the HOA follows the required notice and enforcement steps. Self-help typically occurs after repeated violations or…
What Arizona’s HOA Laws Actually Protect — and What They Don’t
Summary (TLDR): Arizona’s HOA laws provide homeowners with meaningful procedural protections, but they do not override governing documents or prevent enforcement simply because a board decision feels unfair. The Planned Community Act and the Condominium…
HOA fines: What your Arizona HOA can fine you for (and what it can’t)
HOA fines in Arizona come up in almost every consultation because homeowners want a straight answer about what their association can and cannot punish them for. This matters in Arizona because state law limits when an HOA can impose penalties and requires…
When HOA Violation Notices are Vague, Confusing, or Missing Details in Arizona
Most HOA Violation Notices Are Imperfect, Not Invalid Arizona homeowners are often frustrated by HOA violation notices that feel rushed or incomplete. Some are too vague. Some don’t cite the exact rule. Some describe the issue poorly or leave out…
5 Key Arizona HOA Cases Every Homeowner Should Know
Owning a home in Arizona often means dealing with HOA rules and restrictions. Understanding these 5 key Arizona HOA cases can help you protect your property rights and push back against overreach. While HOAs often provide valuable services and maintain…
Could “XO” on a Sticky Note Decide Who Gets Your Estate?
Summary (TLDR): An Arizona appeals court ruled that a sticky note ending with “XO” was not a valid handwritten will. Even though Arizona allows holographic wills, informal notes that lack a signature, clarity, or testamentary intent do not control how an…