Sun City, Arizona Attorneys Mushkatel & Becker, P.L.L.C.
Practice Areas
CIVIL
Contracts
Fundamental to all forums of transaction, contract disputes may arise in every forum of our lives. The vast variety of contractual disagreement spans from personal property rights and rights of conveyance to corporate real estate, services contracts and interpersonal agreements. Regardless of the forum, we will strive to advance your position and achieve an equitable and fair result in your favor.
Personal Injury
A great number of personal injury cases involve sensitive issues, and we understand that need to balance efficiency with aggressive representation. Each case is carefully examined, prepared and supported with any necessary experts from a variety of fields. Equally important, the Firm approaches all clients with sincerity and respect - always maintaining the clients' interests as the top priority. Litigation is, at times, the only available means of resolving a dispute. In such cases, the Firm is well situated to assert your interests in maximizing beneficial results. The firm has represented the injured in a vast array of cases. This experience can only be to your benefit.
Corporate
Starting at the commencement of your business entity, we will identify your needs and goals and determine the appropriate corporate entity. Do you need a corporation, subchapter S corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, or some other combination of these entities. We will then work on forming and organizing the entity with operating agreements, stock holders' meetings, and buy-out plans. We work with you on a continuing basis as your business matures and your needs and goals change.
Real Estate
Real estate issues are born prior to a contract's creation and live long after the signatures are on the documents. We understand the requisite foresight necessary to strategically accomplish short and long-term goals involving these areas. Mushkatel & Becker, P.L.L.C., possesses the resources necessary to recognize and avoid legal obstacles down the road. Yet, if a problem already exists, we will aggressively work to solve the problem and provide methods to avoid them in the future.
ESTATE PLANNING
Wills and Trusts
The accumulation of one's assets is a life long pursuit. In order to secure your wishes upon passing, an estate plan in the form of a will or trust is essential. Either device, if properly created, may assist in assuring that your wants are satisfied. The Firm recognizes the delicate nature of one's death, but also gives credence to the practical implications of distributing an estate. We approach wills and trusts with budget, practicality and efficiency in mind.
Probate
Probate tasks, unfortunately, arise during times of loss. During such difficult times, a sympathetic and focused representative may help provide stability and insight into the process. The last wishes of a loved one, relative or friend remain tremendously important even after passing away, and the firm recognizes this importance. Based on time-measure experience, the Firm has learned to navigate through a variety of complex and challenging probates. This experience awaits your contact to assist you in times of need.
Power of Attorney
The Firm can help you protect your finances by creating a durable power of attorney. This device serves to designate a person of your choice to monitor and govern your finances should you ever become incapacitated, and is often created at the same time an estate plan is devised.
ESTATE LITIGATION
Guardian & Conservatorship
Incapacity is often unpredictable. We understand that and when such circumstances arise, a legal labyrinth is the last obstacle one wants to confront. The Firm is familiar with Guardian and Conservatorships and the legal steps necessary to obtain each. As such, the Firm is able to assist in minimizing the expense to an estate and the risk of loss to wards.
Will Contest
The passing of a loved one is so intensely traumatic that additional emotional strife can be too much to handle. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for people to do deplorable things for pecuniary gain. Such times require capable and sincere representation. With over thirty-five years of combined experience, Mushkatel & Becker is well suited to protect your interests in times of difficulty.
Elder Abuse
Elder law is a challenging area that often arises at times of loss, but it can also be an intensely rewarding experience. The practice covers a broad range of subject areas that includes estate planning and administration, strategies to protect loved ones, evaluation of capacity and competence, long term planning, as well as guardianships and conservatorship work. Finally, probate/trust administration is a subject often requiring legal counsel. The Firm is well-versed in the areas listed above. With over forty years of experience, and over twenty five years of practicing in the Sun City area, the Firm embraces challenges and client's goals with aggressive and balanced representation.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Federal/State Regulations
Transportation of High Nuclear Waste
Mushkatel & Becker, P.L.L.C. is consistently utilized for research and analysis of NEPA and the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. As the political process wrestles with difficult environmental problems, it is imperative to understand the intricacies of the rules and regulations governing housing facilities and transportation methods of high-level nuclear waste. Whether the issues facing you surround NEPA compliance or state and federal transportation, Mushkatel & Becker, PLLC can provide you with accurate and solid counsel.
Storage of Nuclear Fuel
Mushkatel & Becker, P.L.L.C. is consistently utilized for research and analysis of NEPA and the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. As the political process wrestles with difficult environmental problems, it is imperative to understand the intricacies of the rules and regulations governing housing facilities and transportation methods of high-level nuclear waste. Whether the issues facing you surround NEPA compliance or state and federal transportation, Mushkatel & Becker, PLLC can provide you with accurate and solid counsel.
FAMILY
Family & Domestic Relations
Dissolution/Divorce/Separation Family issues generate intense emotion be it joy or distress. The Firm recognizes that when it becomes time for a significant change in family composition, vital interests may be stake. With this understanding, Mushkatel & Becker, P.L.L.C. helps protect individual and family interests across the State of Arizona.
Should litigation be necessary, both partners at the Firm possess the experience and skill to advocate on your behalf. Whether the subject of disagreement involves child custody, asset division or substantive areas of discord, the Firm is prepared to advance your interests.
Prenuptial Agreements
Marriage can be a wonderful institution. The facts, however, demonstrate that regardless of one's certainty at the time of engagement, marriages can, and often do, fail. Protecting your assets prior to marriage may save you should the unthinkable actually happen. You may desire an agreement to be drafted and signed by you and your future spouse prior to marriage that protects your assets, and addresses the issue of community property. Mushkatel & Becker is experienced in drafting these agreements, and will make every effort to understand, respect and accomplish your goals.
Community Property
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Federal/State Criminal Proceedings
Both partners at Mushkatel & Becker are licensed to practice law in Arizona federal and state proceedings. Thus, court jurisdiction within Arizona will never limit our representation.
Dangerous/Non-Dangerous Felonies
Dangerous felonies include any charges that involve use of a dangerous instrument as defined by Arizona law. Non-dangerous felonies includes all those felonies excluding the use of such an instrument.
Drugs/DUI
DUI, drug possession and drug sale arrests continue to become more frequent, and the penalties continue become more severe. Individuals in control any illegal substance may be subject to these arrests and penalties. The Firm is experienced in both negotiation and trial, which permits aggressive representation with the client's full confidence.
Violent Offenses
Assault and other violent offenses require that a certain state of mind exist at the time of the alleged crime. The evidence in these types of cases often becomes highly technical, and necessitates the use of expert witnesses. Mushkatel & Becker is familiar and aware of the requirements, methods and strategies that can help those charged with violent offenses.
Domestic Violence
No area of life is more private or emotionally charged than one's domestic relationship. Yet, domestic violence crimes in Arizona carry a special stigma as well and are governed by special statutes. Investigations into alleged domestic violence tend to be violating and humbling experiences. Often, beneficial representation requires separation from the emotional state of mind so that reasonable minds may govern the affair. The Firm is sensitive to the special circumstances that often surround domestic violence charges, and is capable of doing what is necessary to work towards your goals.
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