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Can assets be seized in a drug crime in Arizona?

In Arizona, if you've been arrested for a drug crime, for any other type of drug crime rather than just simple possession, there is a very good chance that your assets will be seized; including your automobile, your cash assets or any other tangible assets that are worth any high monetary value. It is imperative upon you to hire a criminal defense attorney who is experienced in asset forfeiture and getting those materials back, because if you do not do it withing a timely manner, you will not see those materials again. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters, such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What are the advantages of going offshore with your assets?

The principle advantages of going offshore with your assets are you would avoid the jurisdiction of the United States courts. You place the assets offshore where the governments are stable and where the financial institutions are stable. You place them offshore and it makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for the United States court system to attach those assets. I’m Jeff Matsen and I’m the founding and managing partner of Wealth Strategies Counsel. We help people preserve, protect, and transfer their legacy to the next generation in the most cost saving and efficient manner possible.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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Why do I need to worry about protecting my assets?

You need to worry about protecting and preserving your assets because we live in a predatory climate. There are creditors now who are attempting to sue and get into the deep pocket of people who are business owners, or professionals, or who own real estate assets. We're in a victim oriented society where people think that they need to be compensated for anything bad that might happen. Therefore, in this situation because of the proliferation of lawsuits, the victim oriented society and the notoriety that some of these cases are given, you need to protect your assets. I'm Jeff Matson and I'm the Founding and Managing Partner of Wealth Strategies Council. We help people preserve, protect and transfer their legacy to the next generation in the most cost saving and efficient manner possible.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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If I have a Will, why would I want a Living Trust?

You should have a living trust because you want to be able to avoid probate and pass your assets to your heirs in the most effective manner possible. Moreover, having a living trust helps you to get organized now. You're the one that knows most about what your assets are and where they're located. In the retitleing process that means that you're able to organize and marshall together your assets so your heirs know what you have and what you own. I'm Jeff Matsen and I'm the founding and managing partner of Wealth Strategies Counsel. We help people preserve, protect and transfer their legacy to the next generation in the most cost-saving and efficient manner possible.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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Will a drug conviction stay on my record in Arizona?

A very common question our office receives in regarding drug crimes is will it be on their criminal record as they move forward in life. The answer to that question will change based on how a person disposes of their case. The best part about getting a drug crime at least Arizona and Maricopa County in particular is ninety percent of the time they will be offered a diversion program, which will give that person an opportunity to have a clean record for the rest of their life and not have the stigma of a drug conviction as they move forward in their life. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters, such as drug possession, domestic violence and assualt.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Do I need to hire an attorney for a drug crime?

A person who has been arrested for a drug crime in all candor should hire a criminal defense attorney, although public defenders are available for persons who have been arrested for drug crimes, the better part about hiring a criminal defense attorney is that you have somebody that you can call, who can walk you through the process and who can give you the individual attention that you deserve while you are going through a foreign process that can have dire consequences for your future. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What if I'm not a resident of Arizona?

Fortunately, the state of Arizona treats out of state residents pretty much the same way that they would treat in-state residents. In fact, in Maricopa County if you were offered a diversion program, it is regardless of whether you live in an alternate state or in this state, you are still eligible for the diversion program. You will simply have to find an adequate provider in your state or your home state to provide those services, and once you complete that program, all record of this charge or the charge that you are facing will in fact be dismissed just as if you were in the state. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Are drug crimes treated the same as other crimes in Arizona?

People who are arrested for drug crimes in Arizona have available options such as drug court, diversion program, probationary monitoring; jail is not the only available option for persons who have been arrested for drug crimes. The difference between a drug crime in Arizona and the other crimes that exist is that drug crimes in particular have opportunities that the defendant would not have in other crimes. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm, we serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Are different drugs punished more harshly in Arizona?

Possession of different drugs are treated differently in the state of Arizona. In fact, possession of methamphetamine is the only drug in which a person of a first offense for possession of methamphetamine may in fact, be sentenced to jail. The other possessions such as possession of cocaine, possession of ecstasy, possession of marijuana, those offenses you will not be punished more severely, you are not eligible for jail. My name is Mike Baker of the The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as: drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Are there non jail alternative programs for drug crimes in Arizona?

In Arizona, drug crimes often will have an opportunity to be treated outside of the jail system. In fact, all crimes that involve first-time possession of drugs in Arizona will be eligible either for a drug court program, they will be eligible for a diversion program or at the very worst a supervisory probation program that will allow that person to prove themselves outside in the community so that they do not have the stigma of being a felon in this country. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Will I go to jail for a first time pot arrest in Arizona?

In Arizona, you will not go to jail for the first time possession of marijuana. However, if you have several offenses in the past, you may very well, indeed, be heading to jail. In Arizona, there is a proposition that says anyone in possession of marijuana as a first offense will not be eligible to be sentenced to jail. And so it is fortunate in the sense that you will not go to jail. However, there are significant penalties are associated with possession and marijuana, possession of marijuana, in this state, as opposed to many of the other states. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters, such as drug possession, domestic violence, and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Can I be arrested for drug paraphernalia but no drugs in Arizona?

In Arizona, you can be arrested for having drug paraphernalia, even if you don't have the actual substance. What the police and what the state will intend to prove is that there is some amount of residue of the actual substance on the drug paraphernalia, that can be included on a pipe, that can be as little as a very small amount of marijuana in a marijuana cigarette. The state will charge a drug paraphernalia charge as a class six felony or a class one misdemeanor, both of which could carry anywhere of a sentence from six months in jail to a year in prison. Arizona takes these crimes very seriously. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What are the most common types of drug crimes in Arizona?

The most common types of drug crimes are certainly possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia related to marijuana possession such as a pipe, paper, a baggie. In Arizona, paraphernalia can include the bag that contains the marijuana just as it would be a pipe or anything else. Other common types of drug crimes include possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of heroine and, in some cases, possession of extasy. What we've most commonly seen recently, is an increase in possession of pharmaceutical drugs or prescription fraud. My name is Mike Baker of The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in Criminal Law matters, such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What is a diversion program in Arizona?

Diversion programs are unique in the fact that they allow the individual defendent to take classes, to complete drug testing, and to be educated on their particular charge. The incentive for the state is that a person who has completed a diversion program is much less likely to reoffend doing the same exact thing because they know that the consequences become more severe if they reoffend. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm, we serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence, and assult.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Will pleading guilty help me avoid jail time for drug crimes in Arizona?

Every case is different and pleading guilty or going to trial or entering into a diversion program are all decisions that should be made with the advice and council of your attorney, but only after reviewing all of the evidence in the case. At the initial stages of a case it is often times too early determine what decision should be made to dispose of the case. However, avoiding jail time is often one of the most important facets of a criminal defense case and often times pleading guilty will in fact prevent any opportunity for the state to sentence you to jail. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in crinimal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What if I was caught with drugs at the Yuma border crossing in Arizona?

In Arizona there is a crossing at the Yuma border. At that crossing Yuma border guards arrest at least 300 persons per month for possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, or any other substances. There is a K-9 dog that, uh, monitors the boarder when you cross into the Yuma sector. If you have been picked up for this type of charge at the Yuma sector, please give my office a call immediately as my office has handled hundreds of these cases from Yuma, and would be able to assist you through this process. My name is Mike Baker with The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Who are your typical drug offense clients in Arizona?

In Arizona, our typical clients are young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 who have run afoul by getting into drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, these persons become addicted to the substance, and then they get caught up in a criminal justice system that is designed not to give them much opportunity. What our office likes to do is give these young men and women a chance, a process to go through a diversion program or through a probationary program, so that they can move forward with their life. My name is Mike Baker of the Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over the state of Arizona in criminal law matters such as drug possession, domestic violence, and assault.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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What is Estate Planning in California?

Estate planning is a process whereby you preserve, protect and transfer your assets. It involves many times a living trust, but it's much more than that, there's wills, powers of attorney, medical healthcare directives. There are also other vehicles for preserving your assets and not just disposing of it. I'm Jeff Matsen and I'm the founding and managing partner of Wealth Strategies Counsel. We help people preserve, protect and transfer their legacy to the next generation in the most cost-saving and efficient manner possible.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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Will I still go through probate if I have a living trust?

You don’t need to go through probate if you have a properly funded living trust. Probate is only necessary in the event that there’s assets held outside of your trust, which you did not place title into the name of your trust. Probate then would be necessary using what’s called a pour-over will to get those assets back into your trust. I’m Lisa Aldred and I’m a team member of Wealth Strategies Counsel. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your estate planning, trust administration, and probate needs.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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What is probate like in California?

Probate is the process in California whereby the courts decide who is going to get your assets. The probate process in California is necessary when you do not have a living trust, or when you have assets that are not passing to beneficiaries via joint tenancy or pay-on-death designation. I'm Lisa Alright, and I'm a team member of Wealth Strategies Counsel. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your estate planning, trust administration, and probate needs.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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What is a Living Trust in California?

A living trust is an agreement entered into whereby you are controlling the disposition of your assets in the event of your incapacity or your death. A living trust is an important document to have in order to avoid the probate process in California if something were to happen to you. It is also beneficial in situations where a couple is married and they set up a living trust. In the event that one of them passes, you have the ability to shelter assets from future estate taxes. I'm Lisa Allred and I'm a team member of Wealth Strategies Council. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your estate planning, trust administration, and probate needs.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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Should I consider offshore asset protection?

An individual should consider an offshore asset protection plan when they have a substantial amount of liquid assets that can be placed offshore. And the reason you want to consider going offshore is because it gives you a safe haven that is protected against the jurisdiction of the Unites States courts. There are more favorable laws offshore also, with respect to how a lawsuit is treated and how creditors are treated who try to get to your assets. I’m Jeff Matsen and I’m the founding and managing partner of Wealth Strategies Counsel. We help people preserve, protect and transfer their legacy to the next generation in the most cost saving and efficient manner possible.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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How is debt divided in Arizona?

In Arizona, debt is divided as a community. All debt acquired during the marriage is split equally. However, in many cases one party has racked up significant amounts of debt and there is contention as to whether or not the party who did not rack up the debt should then have to pay for that person's misuse of credit. The courts will hear individuals and in trial to determine if someone has wasted community assets on things that should not have been purchased. If there is a debt problem in your dissolution of marriage, please contact an experienced attorney so that we can assist you on determining whether or not a party has unlawfully secreted assets from the marriage and had too much debt unlawfully. My name is Mike Baker of The Baker Law Firm. We serve individuals and families all over Arizona in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and parenting time matters.

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attorney: The Baker Law Firm LLC

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Does a high net worth individual need estate planning?

If you’re a high net-worth individual, I can help you because I understand what your needs and concerns are. I know that you’re worried about estate taxes; you’re worried about passing your assets onto the next generation in an efficient and cost saving manner. I understand the strategies that are involved, in fact, I’ve come up with some of the strategies myself that are involved in making sure that the assets pass to the next generation without incurring estate taxes. I can help you because I’m associated myself with professional advisors that also know and understand these problems. I’m Jeff Matsen and I’m the founding and managing partner of Wealth Strategies Counsel. We help people preserve, protect, and transfer their legacy to the next generation in the most cost saving and efficient manner possible.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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Do mortgage lenders forgive debt?

Mortgage lenders are in the business of trying to maximize the value of their assets and as part of that they will give up interests, they will give up monies that are owed, they will make deals in order to have the properties that they own be productive for them by having people living in their houses and paying a monthly rent. Part of that means that they may have to give up some of the principle of the loan and they have to reduce the interest rate. Yes they are willing to do that and the objective is to try to have in homes that are paying the mortgage, rather than have a lot of toxic mortgages floating around. I'm Carl Person a New York lawyer and a fighter to keep people in their homes.

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attorney: Carl E. Person

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What do I need to do to properly fund my Living Trust?

In order to properly fund your living trust, you need to retitle your assets into the name of, of the trust. That involves deeds, with respect to real property. It involves instructing your bank to change the names on the account to your trust. It involves the other financial institutions where you might have your stocks or bonds, having them retitle the account into the name of the trust. And it involves making sure your investments are all changed into the name of the trust. I’m Jeff Matsen and I’m the founding and managing partner of Wealth Strategies Counsel. We help people preserve, protect, and transfer their legacy to the next generation in the most cost saving and efficient manner possible.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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What is a Living Trust in California?

A living trust is a written agreement between you as the client, as the maker of the trust and you as the client as the trustee of the trust or manager of the trust. And it's kind of like a will substitute, and I like to think of it as your own little, family company that you manage, and upon your death that family company continues on and avoids the probate process because you appoint a successor to take your place to manage the trust and distribute the assets according to your instructions. I'm Jeff Madson and I'm the founding and managing partner of Well Strategies Counsel. We help people preserve, protect and transfer their legacy to the next generation in the most cost saving and efficient manner possible.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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How do I fund a Living Trust?

In order to properly fund your living trust you have to make sure that your assets that are owned by you in your individual name are changed so that title then reads "into your name as trustee of your trust." That often involves the recording of deeds, the transferring of title to bank accounts, investment accounts, certain brokerage accounts. Sometimes in events where there are specific situations, even life insurance. I'm Lisa Alright and I'm a team member of Wealth Strategies Counsel. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your estate planning, trust administration and probate needs.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel

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Can I sue if the other driver has no insurance?

You also have to consider the ability to pay of the person who caused the accident. If the person who causes your auto accident has no insurance, has no assets, no matter how big your injury is, your claim is worth nothing. If they've got a fifteen thousand dollar policy, and you have a big injury, then probably your claim is going to be worth fifteen thousand dollars. If someone has a million dollar policy, and you have a claim that's worth twenty-five thousand dollars, your claim is worth twenty-five thousand dollars. So the value of an auto accident injury claim is based upon what you lost, how big your injury is, and the ability of the wrongdoer to pay. I'm John Bisnar, senior partner of the Bisnar Chase law firm. We exclusively represent seriously injured accident victims, from our offices in Newport Beach, California.

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attorney: Bisnar Chase LLP

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Do I need a will if I have a Living Trust?

You do need a will if you have a living trust. It’s referred to as a pour over [SP] will. In the event that there’s assets inadvertently left out of your trust, a pour over will allows them to pour back into the terms of the trust. A will is also necessary to appoint an executor to act for you in the event that there is a proceeding that does need to be brought before the court. And most importantly, it is necessary if you have children. It allows you to nominate, name a specific individual to act as guardian of your minor child, in the event that something happens to you. I’m Lisa Alred [SP] and I’m a team member of Well Strategies Council. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to assist you with your estate planning, trust administration and probate needs.

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attorney: Wealth Strategies Counsel