
After you suffer an injury in an auto accident, you may wonder who will pay your medical bills. In Arizona, you typically file a claim through the liability auto insurance policy of the driver who caused the crash, or other responsible parties, even when a medical provider or your health…

If you are planning your estate in Arizona, you should know that you can include provisions for your beloved pets to ensure they are cared for after you are gone. Arizona law allows you to create a pet trust that specifies a preferred caregiver and sets aside funds for your…

The Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) helps eligible individuals access long-term care services, such as nursing home care, in-home services, and hospice care. It provides financial assistance to those whose age, disability, or medical conditions require help with activities of daily living. Applicants must meet specific medical, income, and asset…

Trusts in Arizona can be revocable or irrevocable. While alive, you can amend or remove assets from a revocable trust. However, you must get a court order to alter or remove assets from an irrevocable trust. The type of trust that will meet your estate planning objectives may depend on…

When you pursue compensation after a car accident in Sun City, you may use witness statements to prove what happened and who should be held legally responsible, or “liable,” for the harm you have suffered. As you move forward, you should know more about the role of witness statements in…

In Arizona, “full coverage” insurance refers to a combination of policies that provide more protection than just the legally required liability coverage. Full coverage means having liability, comprehensive, collision, uninsured motorist (UM), and underinsured motorist (UIM) insurance. This combination provides extensive protection against a range of vehicle-related incidents. Table of…

Many people will execute a power of attorney to give a trusted family member, friend, or advisor the legal authority to make decisions on their behalf, especially if they become incapacitated. Guardianship can also allow someone to act on an incapacitated person’s behalf. However, does guardianship override the power of…

When people cannot care for themselves or manage their affairs, their loved ones may petition the court for guardianship or conservatorship. Both these arrangements allow court-appointed individuals to protect vulnerable adults or children. In Arizona, a court may establish guardianship by appointing a guardian to look after someone’s well-being. However,…

If you suffered injuries in a car accident, you can seek compensation to recover your losses. Damages you may collect after an Arizona car crash can address your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. The amount of compensation you receive for these losses will depend on…

Mushkatel, Gobbato & Kile, PLLC is pleased to announce that partner Zachary E. Mushkatel has been selected to the 2025 Southwest Super Lawyers list. There are no more than five percent of lawyers in the state chosen by the research team at Super Lawyers that receive this honor each year….