Why Snowbirds in Bullhead City Need an Arizona Will (Not Just Their Home State One)?
Every year, when the weather turns cold up north, our town changes. Thousands of people pack their bags and head south to the warm sunshine. If you are one of these people, welcome! You are what we lovingly call a “snowbird.” You get to enjoy the beautiful weather, the Colorado River, and the wonderful community […]
What Arizona Residents Need to Know About Inheriting a House — and the Probate Process
Hello there! My name is Keith Knochel, and I am the owner of Knochel Law Firm. At the Knochel Law Office, we have been practicing law since 1982. We love our beautiful desert towns and the wonderful people who live here. Our corporate offices are right here in Bullhead City, Arizona. We also have satellite […]
5 Signs Your Aging Parent May Be a Victim of Elder Financial Abuse in Arizona
Watching your mom or dad get older is hard. You love them. You want them to be safe and happy. When we are little, our parents protect us. When they get older, it is our turn to protect them. But sometimes, the danger is hard to see. It does not look like a monster hiding […]
What Happens to Your Home When You Divorce in a Community Property State Like Arizona?
For most families, the house is the single most valuable thing they own. It is the biggest financial decision they ever made. It is where the kids grew up. And in a divorce, it becomes the single most contested piece of the whole process. I have sat across from hundreds of people in my Bullhead […]
What Do Judges Actually Look for in a Child Custody Case in Mohave County, Arizona?
Custody cases are unlike any other type of legal battle. When you walk into a courtroom in Kingman or Bullhead City fighting for time with your child, the stakes are as high as they get. You are not arguing over money or property. You are arguing over your relationship with your own kid. And the […]
Hit by a Tourist in Bullhead City or Laughlin? Here’s How Your Injury Claim Works Across State Lines
It happens more than you would think around here. A tourist rolls into town for a long weekend at the Laughlin casinos. They are not familiar with the roads. They have had a few drinks, or they are distracted checking directions on their phone, or they just ran a red light because they did not […]
Can You Get a DUI on the Colorado River in Arizona?
Picture it. It is a Saturday afternoon in July. The Colorado River is shimmering in the sun. You have got your boat out, some ice in the cooler, and a few friends along for the ride. Life is pretty good right about now. You crack open a cold one and watch the jet skis go […]
Who Pays After a Car Accident on Highway 95 in Bullhead City?
Let me ask you something. Have you ever been driving on Highway 95 — maybe heading into town, maybe on your way back from Laughlin — and you watched another car blow through a light or drift into your lane? It happens more than people think out here. And if it has ever happened to […]
Digital Assets in 2026: Does Your Arizona Will Include Your Crypto and AI Accounts?
Key Takeaways• Most wills written before 2023 make no provision for cryptocurrency, NFTs, or AI-managed financial accounts.• Arizona has adopted RUFADAA, but platform-specific steps are still required to give heirs legal access.• Without proper planning, cryptocurrency held in a hardware wallet can be permanently lost at […]
What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Bullhead City DUI Arrest
A DUI arrest in Bullhead City can feel like the world has stopped. One moment you are driving home, and the next you are handcuffed, placed in a patrol car, and trying to process what is happening. The fear, confusion, and shame can be overwhelming. But in those first chaotic hours, the decisions you make […]