Arizona Estate Planning Lawyers

While providing quality affordable legal services is among our top priority, we truly are our Client's favorite counsel. We approach every single one of our Clients with a "people first" approach. Our Clients refer to us as family, and we treat them that way. We are here whether you need a vigorous advocate or just need an ear to chat to. We truly believe a powerful relationship is based on communication. We are here for all your legal needs. If we can't do it, we know who can! Call today to speak with...

Andrew P. Gorman was born in Phoenix, Arizona where he has lived ever since. His wife, Marie, came to Arizona from Staten Island, NY in 1992. The two met during their early college years while working at a local retirement home as servers in the dining room. The couple has three beautiful children, Julia, Dina and Michael. Mr. Gorman received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University with honors, in 1996 . During his tenure at ASU, Mr. Gorman worked extensively with the Boys and Girls Club of AZ in serving the needs of our many...

LILIA ALCARAZ has over 20 years of experience in immigration and tax law. She is licensed as an attorney in Arizona and California and has been certified as a specialist in immigration and nationality law by the State Bar of California. Her work today brings her before federal courts and administrative agencies across the United States, at US ports of entry, and to US diplomatic missions worldwide. While growing up in an immigrant community as the first member of her family to be born in the United States, Lilia bore first-hand witness to the struggles immigrants face when trying to adapt...

Mr. Steven Russo is a man of many trades. Not only is he a partner at Russo, Russo & Slania, P.C. where he assists clients on a daily basis, but he is also a Certified Public Accountant, a representative of The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Sierra Vista, and has been counsel to The Industrial Development Authority of the Country of Pima for the past 35 years. When representing clients, Mr. Russo takes on cases involving municipal finance, estate planning, and probate law. Outside of the firm, Mr. Russo is a member of several professional associations, including the...

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, attorney Douglass S. Lodmell is an expert in estate planning, taxation and strategic asset protection for domestic and international clients. In addition to a Juris Doctorate degree, Doug Lodmell has a Bachelor of Science degree in finance as well as an advance law degree in taxation. He has authored numerous articles for professional journals as well as a popular book about the explosion of lawsuits in America called The Lawsuit Lottery: The Hijacking of Justice in America. Doug’s extensive expertise in estate planning and asset protection make him a frequent guest speaker at medical, dental and...

Jared E. Holland is the senior partner in Holland Law Group, PLLC's Flagstaff office. A southern Arizona native, Jared moved to northern Arizona in 2007 after graduating from law school at Arizona State University. Jared is very accomplished in and has extensive experience in many areas of law, including civil litigation, probate administration and litigation, estate planning, civil, business and contract law, bankruptcy, debtor representation, and family law. Jared is also a licensed fiduciary, certified by the Arizona Supreme Court and a trained mediator. Jared is one of a handful of attorneys appointed by the Coconino County Superior Court to...

Adam D. Martinez is a real estate attorney and founder of Martinez Law, P.L.C., a boutique real estate law firm. Adam is an experienced litigator and handles all types of real estate issues, including foreclosures, deficiency defense, easement and property use disputes, residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, business and partnership disputes, contract disputes, and broker/agent disputes. Adam handles all aspects of appealing cases involving real estate issues, and has argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals. In addition to handling lawsuits, Adam structures and facilitates real estate and business transactions. Adam's litigation experience provides...

Hi! I am a second-generation estate planning attorney with over two decades of experience, and I have seen how even the best intentions can have negative results. Without considering estate planning, family members can be left in confusion, turmoil, or worse, after a loved one passes. That is why my focus is on creating comprehensive estate plans that fulfill the wishes of professionals, business owners, and retirees to enable a transition that protects the remaining beneficiaries. My vision is simple and powerful: provide every client with an exceptional legal planning experience. With a decade spent in the courtroom as a trial attorney,...

Born in Minnesota, Attorney Peter Westby has resided in Arizona since 1962 and in Phoenix since 1974. Mr. Westby graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1973 and entered the practice of law as a prosecuting attorney, first with the City of Tucson and then with the Pima County Attorney's office as a Criminal Trial Deputy. He joined partner Harvey Platt in the private practice of law in Phoenix in 1974 and together they formed Platt & Westby, P.C. Mr. Westby practices in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, family law, estate planning, probate, estate...

The ONLY law firm in Wisconsin with an affiliated Geriatric Care Management Firm. I provide families with private care assessments and consultation on care options (facilities, in home care, life care plans) along with educating families with available options on how to pay for care including available county, state, federal, Veteran, and private grants available to help with covering care costs. I also offer Medicaid, Family Care and ISIS application assistance as well as holistic planning from day one through end of life care. W. Ryan Zenk is a practicing Attorney with Elder Law Center of WI, LLC...

Andy is originally from Cincinnati, OH. He moved to Columbus to attend the Ohio State University and he acheived a Bachelor's Degree in History. After undergrad, Andy moved to Southern California and attended the University of LaVerne, College of Law. He now lives in North Phoenix with his wife and two daughters.
Andy's approach to practice is a combination of aggressive legal advocacy and practical real world solutions. His focus on clients allows him to tailor case strategy based on your personal goals. He has been with the firm of Platt & Westby since 2012.

Heath is a native of Arizona. He was born in Yuma, Arizona, and spent his younger years on farms and ranches in Southern Arizona. He spent his teen years in the Greater Phoenix area. He put himself through college and graduated from Mesa Community College and then Arizona State University twice, first, with his accounting degree and, second, with his law degree. Heath founded McWhorter Law Firm in 2002 upon his graduation from college. He has practiced real estate, business, probate, estate planning, and family law since the Firm's beginning. He is intimately familiar with the legal issues as a litigator...

Cristina Perez Hesano is a bankruptcy, personal injury, and civil litigation attorney with a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University. After starting her career as a judicial extern in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona, for the Honorable Redfield T. Baum, Cristina gained experience in consumer bankruptcy matters at two law firms, honing the skills that would allow her to open her own firm. In 2010, Cristina established Perez Law Group, PLLC.

At Perez Law Group, PLLC, Cristina provides experienced representation to individuals and businesses in bankruptcy and debt negotiation, as well as...

Graduate of Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, PA. Practicing in Arizona since 1983 with satisfied clients in Maricopa, Pinal and Gila Counties and around the State.

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death - We have helped many individuals and families whose lives were disrupted by serious injury or death caused by Auto collisions, Motorcycle accidents, car-pedestrian and truck accidents. We offer free consultations and usually take these cases on a contingency (percentage) fee.

Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney - We love helping people to plan with high quality estate planning packages including everything a person may need in case...

AV - Preeminent Rated from 2019 through 2023, and a Super Lawyer® Rising Star from 2021 through 2023, North Scottsdale Tax and Estate Planning Attorney, Kevin A. Ganser, Esq., LL.M. Taxation, is an Arizona and California licensed attorney, and is the Managing Attorney of Ganser Law Offices. Before returning to his adopted home state of Arizona (where he is a proud resident of the North Scottsdale community), Kevin lived, worked and then attended law school in San Francisco, where he obtained a law degree and a specialized legal master's degree in Tax (LL.M. in Taxation) at Golden Gate University School...

Competence, Commitment & Communication. I provide personal attention to your legal questions and needs. I will talk with you in plain English so that together we can discuss and plan the best strategy for your unique situation. 2024 is the year to give more to our community. I am donating 5% of all fees received in 2024 to the following local charities: Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank, Stepping Stones Agencies, Yavapai CASA For Kids Foundation, and Community Legal Services. NOTICE - I continue to provide all Estate Planning, Trust & Probate services. However, I am NOT taking any new contested Divorce/Family Law...

I Graduated from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2010 with highest distinction for Pro Bono service and was inducted into the National Order of Barristers, an honor given to only ten students from each graduating class for accomplishments in courtroom advocacy. After law school I worked for a plaintiff's consumer protection firm assisting in litigating fair debt collection act violations. I then began work at the Taylor Law Office. For a short while I left and began work at the Navajo County Public Defender's Offfice where I received invaluable training and experience...

Mr. Kadish assists individuals and businesses with a wide range of Business and Real Estate matters. He has helped organize and form dozens of business startups, including LLC's, corporations and limited partnerships. Mindful of saving time and money for his clients, Mr. Kadish promotes resolving disputes through negotiated settlements instead of litigation. In addition to serving his business clients, Mr. Kadish has extensive experience negotiating, documenting, and closing real estate transactions, both simple and complex. Mr. Kadish is often called upon to counsel with fellow lawyers, escrow officers, and other real estate professionals concerning complicated real estate transactions....

I grew up in Winona, Minnesota. I received my undergraduate degrees at Indiana University-Bloomington (B.A. History and B.S. Music). My clients like me because I am results-oriented, and I am able to come up with practical and efficient solutions to difficult situations. My father died when I was 16, and my mom was in a very difficult financial situation as a result. Both of my parents had been business owners, but once my father passed away, my mom was not able to juggle everything. The result was financial hardship and several years of my mom...

JEFFREY A. SCHOEN is the founder of the law firm, where he practices commercial law with particular emphasis in commercial real estate transactions, commercial real estate finance, limited liability companies and corporations, construction law, and franchising.

Since 1986, Mr. Schoen has represented business owners, buyers and sellers; commercial real estate owners, buyers and sellers; commercial landlords and tenants; commercial lenders and borrowers; design professionals; commercial construction contractors and subcontractors; and franchisors and franchisees. He has presented seminars and published articles on commercial real estate and business matters. Mr. Schoen is or has been recognized, among other places: in Arizona’s Finest Lawyers,...

Riley Snow serves clients in Arizona and Utah on matters relating to business formation and compliance, property and resource development, and civil litigation. Riley represents small businesses, professional entities, partnerships, cooperatives, publicly traded companies, government entities and individuals. Specialties Business/Corporate Representation Real Property Acquisition Water and Mineral Development Estate Planning Civil litigation

I am passionate about providing quality legal plans that protect families and loved ones. My law practice is strictly limited to Estate Planning and Asset Protection planning. I am licensed to practice law in California, Nevada and Arizona

Noted attorney Libby Banks focuses exclusively on the areas of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. Her work is therefore concentrated in just a few key areas. Libby’s clients range in age from 18 to 98. Some have large families. Some have small or no families but consider their pets their children. Client assets range from a house, a car and a small bank account to large businesses and multiple rentals and properties around the United States.

We have been advising and protecting a wide range of clients over 30 years. Our goal is always...

Kamper, Estrada & Simmons, LLP, with attorney, Giancarlo Estrada offer comprehensive Estate and Trust Administration services to business owners, individuals, and families. Giancarlo Estrada and his legal team are experienced in legal matters of Estate Planning including Wills, Probate, Asset Protection, Living Trusts and Trust Administration. The firm offers administration in any type of Revocable and Irrevocable Trust including Firearm Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Qualified Domestic Trusts and more.In addition to serving families and individuals, the firm offers services to business owners for the formation and protection of the business. The legal team at Kamper, Estrada...

After spending 12 years traveling the country with the Air Force, Kristi and her family came back to her home state of Arizona to settle down and finish raising their three daughters. Kristi focuses on helping our first responders and military heroes in legal aspects that may arise. She volunteers her time with Women In Law, Florence Immigration Refugee and Rights Project, Wills for Heroes and other church and community organizations. Giving back to the community is an important part of her life. In her spare time, Kristi enjoys riding her horses and spending time with her family. Kristi is...

Henry H. Wood is the principal at Wood Law Firm, PLLC, in Tucson, Arizona. Legal Services offered include estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate avoidance), probate of decedents' estates, guardianship & conservatorship, and trust & estate administration. The office in located in north Tucson on Oracle Road between Ina and Orange Grove.

Doug is a former Navy Nuclear Submarine officer and Air Force JAG who worked with the Department of Defense and Department of State (the US Embassy in Kabul) while deployed to Qatar and Afghanistan to help draft the Status of Forces Agreement and Bilateral Security Agreement signed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai in September 2014. Also, while Doug was deployed, he briefed a 1-Star General on developing Intelligence Law issues on a weekly basis, as well as (among other things) advising US Central Command on information releases regarding detainees and other sensitive records.

How does this help you? Doug...

The Law Office of Brian S. Longebaugh, P.L.C. is a service oriented law firm located in central Tucson. Among the services we provide are the following: Estate Planning: * Wills * Trusts * Powers of Attorney * Living Wills Probate/Elder Law * Probate administration * Non-probate transfers * Guardianship/Conservatorship * Contested Matters and Litigation * Trust Administration Mr. Longenbaugh has practiced law in the State of Arizona since 1999. He is a member of the Southern Arizona Estate Planning Council, the Probate and Elder Law/Mental Health Sections of the State Bar of Arizona and the American Bar Association, and a member of board of directors for the Arizona Chapter of the...

Lawyer since 1985 with a JD from University of Minnesota Law School. Criminal Trial Lawyer

Richard is a Phoenix Criminal Defense attorney who practices all over the state of Arizona. As a former deputy public defender, Richard saw the need for affordable private representation from lawyers who are honest and regularly communicate with their clients.

Our practice is focused on individuals and emerging companies. I have personally been involved in several start-up ventures in both operational and general counsel roles. I appreciate the challenges that can face a business (and its owners) from capital formation to contracts to estate and succession planning to bankruptcy.

I am licensed in Arizona and California, and have been practicing in the areas of civil litigation, business law, and estate planning. I am also fluent in Spanish. My ideal client is someone who is looking to protect their business and provide for their family's future. Most of my clients are entrepreneurs with a vision, in need of a lawyer to provide tools to help them grow, protect, sell, or wind down their business. I also provide estate planning services to wide varieties of clients.

The reason I practice law is because of the satisfaction I get from helping people...

Attorney Nathan E. Carr is an experienced tax attorney and bankruptcy attorney. He has a Master's of Tax Law Degree, which is not common for attorneys to achieve. Mr. Carr has saved his clients hundreds of thousands in dollars. If you have tax problems or debt problems Mr. Carr will know how to solve them. He received an award for his skills working with clients and resolving their problem.

The Law Office of Roman A. Kostenko has a wealth of experience across a wide range of practice areas, including complex commercial and business disputes, real estate transactions and litigation, construction disputes, debt collection, formation and operation of various corporate entities, preparation of various corporate and commercial agreements, family law, and estate planning. Contact us today for a free consultation and evaluation of your case or matter.

Jonathan graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2007. He focuses on estate planning and business matters.

Attorney William D. Black has over 30 years of experience in business law, business litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice law, estate planning, probate and trust litigation and other areas of law. His firm, the Law Offices of William D. Black, is committed to helping clients achieve their legal, business, and personal goals. For a consultation with a lawyer at the Law Offices of William D. Black, call 602.265-2211 or 1.844 224 0054 contact us online. Our firm serves clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout the State of Arizona. The Law Offices of William D. Black, to...

Bryon Ackerman has been practicing law since 2013. In law school, Mr. Ackerman focused his education on estate planning and administration. He continued that focus in his legal career, making up a significant majority of the work in law he has handled since being admitted to the bar. Mr. Ackerman has a passion for these areas of law because he sees it as an opportunity to protect the legacies of estate-plan clients and the loved ones of Mr. Ackerman’s estate-administration clients.

My practices focuses on representing real estate investors and professionals. I am particuarly knowledgable in creative finance disputes, including "subject to", wholesale, and novation contracts, but our office handles a wide range of real estate litigation matters. I also handle select litigation matters arising from business disputes and other real estate issues.