SERVICES

Divorce
Arizona is considered a "no fault" divorce state which means (in most cases) the only required  grounds for dissolution is that the marriage is irretrievably broken and there is no reasonable prospect for reconcilation.  To file for a dissolution of marriage, one of the parties must meet the residency requirement.  This requires one of the parties to have lived in Arizona for a minimum period of 90 days prior to filing the petition.  We can process all the paperwork quickly and  inexpensively including Child Support Modification.

Incorporation
More and more people are starting businesses today. We can register your company name, do the paperwork and file for your corporation.  We also will write your Corporate Minutes.

Limited Liability Company
Includes checking name availability, filing Articles of Incorporation, preparation of Organizational Minutes of the Board of Directors, Bylaws, Investment Intent Representation Letter, obtaining Federal Employer Identification Number, filing for Subchapter S status and handling all  post-incorporation matters.

Probate
Probate is a legal process involving the court system which is used to value your estate, settle any debts, pay estate taxes, establish clear title to assets, and then make an orderly distribution or transfer title of estate assets.  Property owned by a person at the time or his or her death will typically be subject to the probate process.                                                              

Living Trust
Draft Arizona Inheritance Tax Returns, Federal Estate Tax Returns, wills, guardianship procedures, adoption procedures and incompetency proceedings.  Assist in administration of estates including informal and formal accountings.
     
Last Will & Testament
 If you're like most people you don't have millions of dollars in assets or a major corporation to pass onto your loved ones.  But what you do have is even more valuable to them.  If you should die without a will the Government will settle your estate for you. Don't let a stranger make those choices for you and your family.  Putting together a will can be easier than you think.  Let us help you relieve that strain by creating a simple, straight forward will for you and/or your spouse.
        
Living Will/Medical Power of Attorney
A living will is a document in which a person expresses a wish and issues an instruction that his or her life not be prolonged by artificial or extraordinary measures in the event of an incurable injury, illness or disease. This type of will does not involve disposing of one's property. Oftentimes, a living will is prepared at the time a will is prepared.  A living will prepared by Lea Lagas' office also includes a health care power of attorney which designates someone which you appoint, to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to do it yourself.
      
Durable Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney is a legal document which empowers a person or persons to act in the name of and on behalf of the person who has granted the power of attorney. The document will usually set out the extent of the power of attorney which may range from a general power to undertake any action to very limited and specific tasks.  
                                                        
Name Change
Easier than you think. Whether you were born with an unpronounceable surname or not. Today, as a result of divorce or a new marriage, spouses and their children wish to have their names changed. 
                                                                    
Deeds
Lea Lagas' office can prepare the following deeds for you:
Quit Claim Deed 
Warranty Deed 
Tenants in Common 
Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship 
Community Property With Rights of Survivorship
                                                                    
Costs may vary according to individual circumstances.
Other services available - please inquire

Rev:  8/07
Sedona Paralegal
Lagas & Associates Paralegal Services, LLC
Serving Sedona, Flagstaff, Williams, Cottonwood, 
Camp Verde & other Northern Arizona Communities

Lea Lagas, CLA
928.282.6256   Fax 928.282.2158
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*LEGAL DISCLAIMER*
The  information provided is general information only and is not intended as legal advice. This information may not be appropriate for your particular case.  Lea Lagas' office is not staffed by lawyers and does not provide legal advice. DO NOT use this information as a substitute for obtaining qualified legal advice or other professional help.
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