Mazaheri Law Firm News
January 2010
Dear Friends,

Happy New Year!  As always, a new year brings to light new beginnings and a fresh start.  For some of  you, that might mean a new blessing in your life, marriage, a child on the way, or a new investment in real estate that you may need advisement on. Unfortunately, for others it may mean starting over, with a bankruptcy or divorce. 

As the new year begins, the attorneys at the Mazaheri Law Firm are prepared and ready to offer you help with your most daunting problems or in protecting your assets for the future. 

Please check out our website, as we have recently updated it to include information on:
- Real Estate and Business Services
- Estate Planning: Wills & Trusts formation and avoiding Probate
- Commercial Property Tax Reduction

and a new link to access our archived Newsletters if you have missed our letters from previous months.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have a legal need.

Sincerely,

Katherine R. Mazaheri
Managing Attorney
Reduce your Property Taxes Today and for
Years to Come!
Real Estate Property Tax Reduction It's tax time again and with the current economy, everyone is looking to save money.  We can help.  If you have commercial property and are interested in a tax reduction that could benefit you for years to come, we know how to assist you with your legal needs.  Click here for more information.
* We will lower your property taxes...

Mazaheri Law Firm, PLLC will help you pay less in taxes on your commercial property. We can help you discover assessment errors that might be costing you thousands of dollars, and we make sure you are taking advantage of all the rules that lead directly to lower costs

* We will save you money and increase the value of your property...
Lower property taxes will affect your bottom line. By reducing your tax costs, we increase the value of your income-producing property.  It is possible to get 10 times the savings in value added, which is additional money in your pocket.

* We will help you take advantage of a property tax refund...
It is possible to obtain a refund of taxes you paid in previous years.  If a refund is warranted, we'll help you get your money back.

* We will save you money this year and for years to come...
According to a recent report, 60 percent of commercial property is over-assessed.  We will determine how much tax you should be paying, based on the market and current property tax regulations.  Once the assessed value of your property is correct, you will continue to benefit because  you will be saving thousands of dollars in taxes next year and for years to come.

* We don't get paid unless we save you money...
If we don't save you money, we don't make money.  Most cases take many hours to prepare and evaluate, but, if we don't cut your property tax costs, you owe us nothing.
Divorce: Before you say I do, Ensure you can say I don't
Divorce A proposed law: House Bill 2279, will limit divorces under the incompatibility provision, stating a divorce should not be granted if there are living minor children in the marriage, the parties have been married 10 years or longer or if either party files a written objection to the divorce.

Click here for more information.

If this law passes, Oklahomans will have to think twice as hard before marriage because although it's NEVER easy to get a divorce, you may have more hurdles in the future.

As lawyers, it is our job to prepare you for the worst case scenario, always hoping that you and your family do not end up in Divorce.
 
1. Have an Attorney draft a Pre-nuptial Agreement.
2. Seek other alternatives, like family counseling, to ensure a Divorce is necessary, there may be an alternative way to work things out.
3. If you have children, parents put aside your differences and think about what will be in the best interest of your children.  A divorce can be traumatizing for children, and it is up to the adults to limit the emotional cost on them.
4. Find an Attorney as soon as possible, and attempt to be the first to file.
5. If possible, mediation is a great way of avoiding trial and settling differences.  Many times you can achieve better results that both parties can live with.

If you end up in this unfortunate situation, the lawyers at the Mazaheri Law Firm can assist you in dealing with this grueling process. Click here for more information.
Immigration: Haitian Citizens to be given protected status in the US.
Haitian Immigration According to NewsWeek,"In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, pressure is intensifying on the Obama administration to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to undocumented Haitians living in the U.S. TPS, which is aimed at illegal immigrants who cannot return home safely due to natural and man-made disasters, would allow an estimated 30,000 Haitians to remain in the country for a defined period of time-most likely 12 to 18 months-and obtain work permits." * Update: Napolitano has granted TPS for Haitians in the US since January 12, 2010.

To read more about this article, click here.

If you or a loved one is having an immigration related issue, please contact our Immigration Attorneys at (405) 414-2222 or check out our immigration services here.
 
Our Mission:

Preparation. Protection. Piece of Mind.
The Mazaheri Law Firm believes that clients have the right to know what to expect when they enter into a professional relationship with their lawyer. The following statement summarizes our philosophy of practice and our commitment to you, should you become our client:

"We provide you professional legal services with compassion. We emphasize service to our clients and a personal touch on each claim. We treat you with respect and work hard to get you all that you deserve."

We are dedicated to helping you and your family in any way we can. Call today for your free consultation.

In This Issue
Reduce Your Taxes Now!
Divorce gets harder in OK
Haitian Immigration to the US
Free Seminar
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ESTATE PLANNING
FREE SEMINAR

Planning for death
We are currently holding monthly seminars, free of charge, to explain why you might need a will and/or trust to avoid probate and prepare to protect your assets.

Our next Seminar will take place at the Mazaheri Law Firm

on Friday, January 29th at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.

To sign up for a seminar. please email:
Att: Lindsay
Legal@
MazaheriLawFirm.com

To find out more information about our Estate Planning Services, click here.
 
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Oklahoma City, OK 73134
(405) 607-HELP (4357)
(405) 414-2222

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