Blog for Gunderson Denton & Peterson, P.C.

When facing criminal charges, the potential for harsh penalties can be overwhelming. The good news is that hiring a skilled criminal attorney can make a significant difference in reducing your sentence. Criminal defense lawyers such as Arlington Heights criminal defense…

Noisy Neighbors & Your Property Rights   Private Nuisance: What remedies Do I Have Under Arizona Law? Often the subject of comedy sketches or included in popular movies, in reality noisy neighbors are no laughing matter. As anyone who’s experienced…

Should I Hire a Broker To Sell My Business In Arizona?   The Benefits Of Using An Experienced & Certified Business Broker In Phoenix You have relied on the professional guidance of your Arizona business attorney to operate your business,…

In the rapidly evolving insurance industry, staying competitive requires leveraging the latest technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. One of the most transformative tools available to insurance professionals today is Insurance Discovery Software. This technology is designed to…

When filing for divorce in Utah, it’s important to understand that a few terms worth knowing when representing a father who was sued by a father seeking child support in a divorce. You’ll need a good deal of cash upfront,…

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10 Tips to Keep Your Mesa Business Out of Court When you run a business, you are susceptible to lawsuits, whether you run a small corner shop or a multinational corporation. Working with a seasoned Mesa business lawyer will like…

The Difference: Credit Lawyers & Collection Attorneys A Credit Repair Law Firm Disputes Different Things on a Credit Report Than a Credit Repair Company Our credit repair law firm only disputes errors and mistakes on credit reports. We only deal…

Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders: What are they and how can I use them? Litigation can last months or even years, and while time seems to come to a grinding halt within the courtroom walls, life continues at its…

Is There an Income Tax Time Bomb Lurking in Your Estate Plan? As the federal estate tax exemption has ballooned from $1.5 million ten years ago to $5.43 million today, the need for estate tax planning has drastically decreased (click…

Estate Planning for Young Families Many young families assume that they have no need for estate planning, let alone the assistance of a estate planning attorney. They assume that estate planning is only for older or wealthier families and that…

Estate Planning Practice News Update: Brent Gunderson now licensed in both AZ and NV Brent Gunderson, Gunderson Denton & Peterson’s founding partner, is now licensed to practice in both Arizona and Nevada. Brent, who has been practicing business and estate…

Breaking News: It May be Possible to Escape Immigration Backlogs Breaking News: It May be Possible to Escape Immigration Backlogs New procedures may allow foreign nationals stuck in immigration backlogs to gain temporary work and travel documents while they wait….

The Shocking Truth About Asset Protection Planning The Shocking Truth About Asset Protection Planning The goals of asset protection planning are to provide an incentive for settling a claim, improve the client’s bargaining position, offer options when a claim is…

Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers and Ranchers Make that Make Them Losing Their Cash and How to Avoid Them Farming or ranching is more than a means of livelihood – it is about preserving a legacy and unique way of…

Arizona Is One Of Only A Handful Of States That Offer A “Transfer On Death” Designation For Automobiles How Transfer On Death Designations Work For Cars In Arizona A “transfer on death” designation, or Beneficiary Designation, is a way to…

Three Liability Planning Tips for Physicians Three Liability Planning Tips for Physicians In this issue you will learn about the types of insurance physicians should have in place and more! Mesa, Arizona The practice of medicine is a profession fraught…

Does Your Family Member Have Capacity To Create A Will? Does Your Family Member Have Capacity To Create A Will? When someone has been diagnosed with a debilitating condition, a common question arises regarding whether it is too late to…

Stacy Testimonial …..by the way did I tell you both – “I got really lucky when I found you two on the internet!” I’m thinking I really got my money’s worth :0) and how often does that happen anymore! –…

Bruce C Testimonial Hi Bert, We were very pleased with your services and everything you did for us. You got us thru a very difficult time. We would definitely use your services again and would absolutely recommend your services to…

Melissa Testimonial I’ve had two children naturally, ran 2 marathons and dealt with a crippling illness, but I’ve never felt as weak in my life as I did while dealing with all of this. I don’t think you understand just…

Jerry B. Testimonial Dear Bert, Thank you for handling our case. We appreciate all you did for us. Your kindness saved us money and gave us peace of mind. I know you did a lot of extra legwork for us….

What the NLRB Actions Mean for McDonald’s and All Franchisors What the NLRB Actions Mean for McDonald’s and All Franchisors Brad Denton explains what effects the NLRB’s finding in their investigation of McDonald’s could have on the relationships in franchising….

How Clients Can Easily Integrate Asset Protection Trusts into Their Estate Plans How Clients Can Easily Integrate Asset Protection Trusts into Their Estate Plans An asset protection trust is a type of irrevocable trust that keeps assets from being exposed…

5 Things to Consider for Flexible Trusts to Update Your Estate Plans 5 Things to Consider for Flexible Trusts to Update Your Estate Plans A GDP estate planning attorney can help you build flexibility into your trust. Phoenix, AZ Creating…

What States Require Franchise Registration? What States Require Franchise Registration? Different states have different requirements for franchises, and many require the franchisor to register before selling a franchise. Mesa, AZ Some states require franchisors to register with state agencies before…

How Can An Education Program In The US Help Me Get A Work Visa Following Graduation? There are two ways an educational program in the US can help you get a work visa following graduation. 1. Employment Authorized in Connection…

I Created A Will With A Form I Found On The Internet.  Do I Need To Worry About Its Validity?  I Created A Will With A Form I Found On The Internet. Do I Need To Worry About Its Validity?…

Five Ways to Make Trusts More Flexible Five Ways to Make Trusts More Flexible Drafting trust agreements is challenging, but flexibility can address changes. Phoenix, AZ Trusts that continue for the benefit of a surviving spouse’s lifetime and then for…

Mark Egan Participates in Immigration Special Event Attorney Mark Egan participated in a special edition of Abogados a Su Lado (attorneys on your side), a public service program, on Friday November 21 hosted by the State Bar of Arizona and…

Immigration Executive Action: What We Know Following Pres. Obama’s Announcement on November 20, 2014. Immigration Executive Action: What We Know Following Pres. Obama’s Announcement on November 20, 2014 Brent Gunderson goes over the ways Obama’s immigration reform of Nov 2014…

And Then There Was One: When Removal Clauses Backfire And Then There Was One: When Removal Clauses Backfire Removal clauses on trusts and legal documentation are important for some situations, but Brent Gunderson shows how they can also backfire. Mesa,…

Why You Should Avoid DIY Estate Planning Why You Should Avoid DIY Estate Planning Estate Planning Attorney Brent Gunderson explains why DIY estate documents can cause problems in the future. Phoenix, Arizona With so much information and tools available on…

A Lesson in Court Etiquette: The Sterling Standard A Lesson in Court Etiquette: The Sterling Standard Presenting yourself correctly in a court hearing is an important part of your case. Phoenix, Arizona One of the most public probate court hearings…

How to Create a Successful, Multigenerational Wealth Transfer Plan Studies have shown that 70% of family wealth is lost by the end of the second generation and 90% by the end of the third. Don’t let your loved ones become…