BRAUN SILER KRUZEL ARTICLES.
Court of Appeals Clarifies the Application of Arizona's Anti-Deficiency Statue to Construction Loans and Refinances
By Kelley L. Cathie, Braun Siler Kruzel PC
Under Arizona’s
anti-deficiency
statutes, a borrower of
a purchase money loan
(i.e. a loan used by a
borrower to purchase a
residential property)
who purchases a single
family (or two family)
residence of 2.5 acres
or less is not
personally obligated...
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Beware of Bimbos and Bimboys - Or Why Do I Need a Trust When I Don't Have to Worry About Estate Tax?
By Deborah W. Miller, Braun Siler Kruzel PC
Estate tax is no longer a consideration for many of us. Under current law, each individual can pass $5 million estate tax free. And, even though the current tax law is only in effect for this year and next, most practitioners expe...
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Do You Own Property in Another State? If So, Be Careful
By Juan Pablo G. Zaragoza, Esq., Braun Siler Kruzel PC
If you own a condo in San Diego, a beach house in Rocky Point or an interest in an Asian import/export business, you need to be especially careful when it comes to your estate and tax planning. If you own property in another state...
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How to Pitch Your Business to Friends and Family
Inc. Magazine - September, 2010. By Alyssa Danigelis
It's important to preserve relationships and protect everyone involved when
tapping your family tree for funding.
Who better to put money into your brilliant business idea than people who can already vouch
for you? Friends a...
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Last Wishes - A Deathbed Checklist
By Bradley S. Braun, Esq. and Deborah O. Leemann, CFP®, Braun Siler Kruzel PC
Trust and estate advisors often receive the desperate call from a family member or close friend of a loved one who has just been diagnosed as terminally ill. The news is often sudden and unforeseen, leaving the family and loved on...
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Why Putting Your Assets in Your Children's Name is Seldom a Good Idea
By Gregory M. Kruzel, Esq., Braun Siler Kruzel PC
A common will or trust alternative for an aged parent is "why don't I just put my assets into my kid's name." After all, I want to "avoid probate" and I want to "make sure my children can access ...
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