A deed in lieu of foreclosure transfers your property back to the lender — you give the mortgage company your home to avoid a foreclosure on the property. This is an alternative to foreclosure and/or short sale, as an attempt to release you from debt. In Arizona, when you deed the property back, any debts [...]
Though crowned “man’s best friend”, dogs are still born with the instincts of their wilder canine relatives, and represent a potential liability for owners. Even if your furry pal seems like the gentlest creature in the world, you should be aware of Arizona’s dog liability laws. It’s Not Likely to Happen to Me, Right? You [...]
You’ve decided it’s not working anymore. Perhaps the reason is simple life change — you’re a different person now. Or maybe there’s just a mountain of little things that have built up over the years, and you’re not sure how they can be untangled again. Whatever the reason, you know your marriage is in trouble. [...]
More than ever, debt is plaguing most Americans. While there are many solutions (and just as many scams) to resolve debt, one tactic is increasingly popular among elderly homeowners: reverse mortgages. If you’re 62 or older, own your home, and meet the necessary qualifications, you can use your house as collateral for a loan. The [...]
Anyone who’s seen film noir classic Double Indemnity knows insurance investigators are sharp. A Danish woman recently found this out the hard way. Since 2008, she’d been receiving yearly $30,000 payments from her insurance company for a whiplash injury, until it was revealed her claims were fraudulent. Her use of a fitness app proved her [...]
In this crazy world, one thing most people can agree on is that Nutella is amazing. But love for the chocolate hazelnut spread recently got out of hand when a French grocery chain discounted the price 70%. The sale caused near rioting by customers, prompting police to respond to reports of patrons shoving, bullying, and [...]
In February, New York magazine’s article “Worst Roommate Ever” went viral. Detailing the life and crimes of Jamison Bachman, the piece lives up to its title, revealing how the serial squatter used his legal education to slowly but forcefully edge his roommates out of their own homes. Using technical terminology to intimidate and taking several [...]
Most personal injury cases deal with damage done to human life and property. If someone’s negligence caused you injury, that person can be held accountable for medical and insurance bills, and compensation for pain and suffering. If their recklessness also caused damage to or loss of property, they must pay for repairs or replacements, and [...]
We’ve often talked about debt here at Bellah Perez, PLLC — credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, medical debt. It’s become an unfortunate part of modern life. Now, the younger generations are facing serious debt in one specific form: student loans. In fact, Forbes reports that U.S. student loan debt amounts to $1.31 trillion, making it [...]
In February, an Arizona woman got into her truck and was leaving work when something that “looked like fireworks started to explode in [her] lap,” as she told AZ Family. Melissa Madsen’s e-cigarette had malfunctioned and exploded. To escape the flames, she jumped out of her moving vehicle. The ordeal ended with her own truck [...]
