Central Estate Planning Lawyers

I am a California native who transplated to Arizona after my family moved to Tucson. Being married and having eight children, I do not find much time for too many things...except for a little music, martial arts, and surfing when in the HI islands. Apart from my primary work as a father and husband, I practice law --- and I truly enjoy it. My background includes the study of Chinese martial arts brought to the United States by the Chin family and taught to Al Moore, Sr., Currently I give private instruction and...

Ronald Zack specializes in elder law and estate planning at his law firm, which he originally established in 2008. Ron is licensed to practice in Arizona, including the Federal Courts, and the Tribal Courts of the Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O'odham Nations. Before founding his firm, Ron defended medical malpractice cases in California, served as a prosecutor, and represented Child Protective Services as an Assistant Attorney General in Arizona. His diverse expertise extends beyond law to real estate, insurance, education, and nursing, reflecting his varied academic background with a Juris Doctorate, a Master of Arts in Linguistics, and a Master...

Gino, an Arizona native raised in Glendale, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, earning a B.S. in Management Information Systems in 2003. He later acquired an M.B.A. from Arizona State University and a law degree from Arizona Summit Law School. Gino is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Colorado. With a rich background in government contracting and immigration law, Gino shifted his focus to providing personalized legal services when he joined Desert View Law in 2022. He has volunteered with the Wills For Heroes Foundation, drafting simple wills for first responders. Gino is committed to handling...

Kevin Meguire Moore is entering his 25th year as an attorney representing clients across the state of Arizona and throughout the nation. Dedicating his career to protecting the rights of injured persons and their loved ones, Kevin has recovered over $45 million for his clients. As a native Tucsonan, Kevin considers personal injury law to be his first and true calling.

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.

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Attorney Laura McDermott concentrates her law practice on Family Law (Divorce, Child Custody, Orders of Protection), Guardianship / Conservatorship matters, and Estate Planning. With over 20 years of legal experience in Arizona (including 13 years as a criminal prosecutor), Laura McDermott represents clients throughout Pinal County. The McDermott Law Firm offers clients an online Client Portal and convenient payment options.

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...

In practice since 1988. Ethical, professional legal representation in all matters related to family law. From child custody, Marriage planning, Separation, Divorce, Child Custody, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Deeds, to Last Will and Testament and more. When represented by Laura Cardinal, you may be assured; your matter becomes her concern.

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.

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...

I am a long time Kitsap resident and I established my law practice here almost 19 years ago after graduating cum laude from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1991. Initially working for the Kitsap County Prosecutor and then later as a special prosecutor for Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island municipalities, I then set up a private practice emphasizing family law and criminal defense. I live in Silverdale with my wife of 17 years, Jennifer.

Matthew W. Borowiec joined Borowiec & Borowiec, P.C., in 2000 after retiring from the Cochise County Superior Court bench. Matt practiced law with the firm of Gentry, McNulty, Toci & Borowiec in Bisbee, Arizona from 1962 to 1978. He served as a Superior Court Judge from 1979 to 2000. For 16 of those years he was the presiding judge. On many occasions he has sat as a judge on the Arizona Court of Appeals. Upon retirement from the bench he was awarded Arizona Supreme Court's Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Achievement in Improving Public...

Wendy is a native Tucsonan. She understands the value of family and how important it is to protect them through estate planning. She is married to her college sweetheart and is the mother of four children. With over 20 years of experience in estate planning, Wendy understands the importance of protecting the ones you love, making her an excellent estate planning attorney. Upon graduating from Tucson’s Santa Rita High School with honors at age 16, Wendy went on to receive majors in both Finance and Real Estate from the University of Arizona. She then moved from Arizona for the first time...

Abbey Dunn is an Attorney at Quarles & Brady whose practice focuses on wealth planning and probate law, with an emphasis on trusts and estates. A substantial portion of her practice is spent creating estate plans for clients. This includes the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorneys, and complex estate planning tools such as charitable trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, and irrevocable family trusts. Additionally, she assists clients in estate administrations including probating wills, post-death trust administrations, heirship determinations, and the preparation and filing of estate tax returns. She is licensed in both Texas and...

Schooled and trained in Arizona; shown the ropes by the best lawyers I have ever known in Los Angeles, matured as a lawyer in Virginia and Washington, DC; and now having returned to Arizona, I am the best lawyer I have ever been, and the most capable of helping my clients.

Business law attorney specializing in business transactions, to include supply and vendor contracts, manufacturing and distribution contracts, commercial and residential lease transactions, intellectual property protection, strategic business development consulting, corporate structure and governance and business succession planning. Practice also incorporates commercial litigation and estate planning. I work hand in hand with my clients to identify and assess the legal risks associated with all business transactions and implement strategic initiatives to accomplish identified business objectives.

Lorenz earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School. In law school, he worked as the vice president of the Indian Law Society and helped develop programs for economic development on tribal land. He also received the school’s Pro Bono honors for volunteering as a tax consultant for indigent individuals in his community. One summer, during law school, Lorenz worked in Washington, D.C. with one of the top law firms in the country. There, he developed his litigation and legislative skills while he focused his efforts on Indian Gaming administration, tribal recognition, and legislative advocacy.

When Lorenz moved...

I am an attorney who helps people control what they can while they can by creating effective disability plans for care during one's lifetime and estate plans after death.

My Elder Law services involve counseling overwhelmed families on finding and paying for care they or a loved one may need. Creating plans to meet individual goals include Medicaid and VA applications and creating certain types of trusts to shelter assets.

As part of my Estate Planning services, I create will-based and trust-based estate plans to meet clients' individual goals which range from probate-avoidance to creditor protection for trust beneficiaries.

Much of my Probate...

My focus is in estate planning and helping people make sound decisions. Give me a call at 480-345-3300! More about me... I am passionate about helping people formulate plans to reach their goals. Since 1999, I have been involved in that process with hundreds of clients as a professional in the financial services industry. In 2011, I enrolled at Arizona Summit Law School. It wasn’t always easy balancing family and school while maintaining a growing financial services company. But with the help of my wife and others, along with some divine intervention, I graduated with honors...

Ilene L. McCauley has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona since 1982. She has been certified by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Taxation since 1983. She was named “Top Estate Planning Attorney” in the Valley 2011 through 2022 and has a “superb” rating from AVVO since 2015. Ms. McCauley is a member of Wealth Counsel. She was selected by the Tax Advisory Commission to serve an appointment on the Tax Advisory Commission of the State Bar of Arizona. She was formerly appointed to the position of Adjunct Professor at the Estate and...

Andre L. Pennington, is an Inc. 5000 CEO, member of the Forbes Finance Council, a Registered Financial Planner, and Wealth Attorney. He specializes in asset protection, estate planning, financial planning, and tax strategies. He was named one of 2024's Most Influential Attorneys, and was featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fortune magazines. He has been rated by Super Lawyers and has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today as one of America's top asset protection and estate planning attorneys.

Brigid M. Hopkins, an esteemed estate planning attorney and licensed financial professional at Pennington Law, PLLC, is the embodiment of exceptional service for clients seeking estate planning and financial advice. As the leader of the Verrado estate planning office in Buckeye, Arizona, Brigid brings a wealth of expertise in estate administration, making her an unparalleled expert in the field. Dedicated to fostering strong connections within her local community, Brigid is not only committed to professional growth but also to cultural enrichment. Her diverse legal background, coupled with her experience as a college soccer player, enables her to uniquely resonate with retirees...

PHIL CARDIS - FOUNDER/MANAGING PARTNER CARDIS LAW GROUP With offices in Mesa, Arizona, Madison, Wisconsin and Bloomington, Minnesota Quality, Trusted, Experienced Counsel in Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Business matters. Cardis Law Group can provide our clients with exceptional, pragmatic counsel. Cardis Law Group is a dedicated and highly skilled law firm with deep experience in legal advisement and representation. We are exceptional, powerful negotiators and diligent advocates, and we will be your proactive partner to help you navigate through your legal...

"Our CPA firm said it was the best Living Trust they had ever seen!" -- BB The Connor Law Firm focuses its efforts 100% on estate planning. Our efforts are concentrated on providing legal documents which will help ensure that the assets you desire to pass on to your spouse or children avoid a painful probate process and are not taken from them by a surviving spouse’s unscrupulous predator; a divorcing children’s spouse; frivolous law suits; and other unsavory creditors. Our goal is to provide you with peace of mind, exceptional and personalized estate planning, and caring legal advice for...

Michael Gerity is a distinguished attorney in Arizona who brings a wealth of experience to every case. Whether representing a client with a commercial or intellectual property dispute, or providing legal advice for a business entrepreneur, Mr. Gerity is an aggressive and reliable lawyer who knows how to get the results clients need. He is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell in recognition of his high ethical standards and professional ability and has been selected by the American Institute of Legal Counsel for its 10 Best in Arizona list in client satisfaction for 2016 in the Litigation, Lawsuits &...

Quinn has been practicing general business and estate planning law since 1992 and was an equity partner at Jennings Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C. prior to opening his own law firm, DeAngelis Legal, in 2005. He is Board Certified in Estate and Trust Law by the State bar of Arizona, has an AV* Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubble and a 10/10 rating from AVVO. He frequently speaks on a variety of topics, including estate planning, corporate planning and succession planning. During the course of his career he has worked with some of the most successful individuals and businesses...

Stewart Law Group is a firm focused on Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody with eight offices in the Greater Phoenix area.

Whether you're facing a divorce, custody battle, or spousal support hearing, facts and information are crucial to supporting your case and protecting your rights. If your spouse has hidden money in bank accounts you never knew existed or suffers from an addiction that could put your children at risk, you need a divorce lawyer who can expose and collect facts important to your case.

The Family law attorneys at the Stewart Law Group have experience working with experts in financial...

Matthew Harrison is the founding member of Harrison Law and has been practicing law for over 25 years. Prior to founding Harrison Law, Mr. Harrison was an attorney with a nationally-recognized surety, construction, and fidelity law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, where his practice focused on complex civil litigation. Previously Mr. Harrison was a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for over seven years where he held leadership positions and mentored less-experienced attorneys. Matthew Harrison has combined these experiences into a law firm that has established itself both locally and nationally as a highly-regarded law firm. Mr....

Rob Siddoway grew up in the Pacific Northwest in Bellevue, WA and during the last stretch of high school moved to Gilbert, AZ where he graduated from Highland High School. After high school Rob was called to serve as a missionary in the Amazon region of Brazil - he has maintained many great friendships from that experience and is still fluent in Portuguese. Upon returning from Brazil Rob continued his education earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Marriage, Family, & Human Development from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. Upon completing his undergraduate work Rob continued his education...

Jake Carlson is an attorney, recognized business leader, inspiring presenter, and popular podcast host. He is personable and connects immediately with others. A natural storyteller, he loves listening to your story and exploring what matters most to you.

Jake earned his law degree (JD) from California Western School of Law concurrently with a business degree (MBA) from San Diego State University. He attended law school on a Creative Problem-Solving Scholarship and was awarded the 2005 Outstanding Case Award for best MBA consulting project. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona.

Jake's career began in the nonprofit sector as...

My name is David Gerszewski and I am an Estate Planning Attorney and Tax Lawyer. I was born and raised in North Dakota and first moved to Arizona in 1992 to pursue graduate studies in applied statistics at Arizona State University. My first career working for Wall Street investment banks and hedge funds took me to New York and then to London for almost 20 years. After leaving institutional finance, I moved to Florianópolis in South America where I developed a restaurant franchise concept that spread throughout southern Brazil.

I again made Arizona my home in 2014 and now...

My experience as an Arizona family law attorney began in 1995 after acquiring my license to practice law. I received my legal education from Sandra Day O'Connor at Arizona State University in 1994. After my 18 years of legal practice, I have had the ability to reach an elite level of knowledge in divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, child abuse, alimony, paternity, military divorce, estate planning and much more.

Legal Background Donald W. Hudspeth was admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona in 1988. He practiced corporate law representing financial institutions such as the Bank of Hawaii and founded The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C. in January 1993. Mr. Hudspeth served as a Professor of Business Law at Arizona State University, West Campus and has conducted classes and seminars for Phoenix College, Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center, and the Arizona Small Business Association. Former Business Background Donald Hudspeth held a stock brokers license by the age of twenty-one and became a business owner by the time...

Keo’vonne Wilson is a native south Floridian and moved to Phoenix Arizona from South Korea. Prior to attending law school Ms. Wilson worked as a legal assistant in a bankruptcy law firm, model and actress in New York City, and as a teacher in South Korea. These diverse careers instilled in Ms. Wilson professionalism, drive and a sense of humor. Ms. Wilson’s practice is dedicated to providing efficient and effective preventive counsel to her clients.

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...

David graduated Summa Cum Laude as co-valedictorian of his class from Arizona Summit Law School and received his LL.M. from Arizona State University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in all state courts in the State of Arizona and in the Federal District Court – District of Arizona. David previously founded and worked at AZ 3D Law, a nonprofit law firm that assisted low-to-moderate income individuals with family law, bankruptcy, probate, and estate planning cases. David found the work very rewarding, and appreciated the opportunity to help people who otherwise could not have afforded legal representation. David’s favorite thing...