Top best Estate Planning Lawyers Near me in ZIP 85718

With offices in both Tucson and Green Valley, Peter G. Schmerl limits his practice to estate planning, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, juvenile law, and general business representation. He is a graduate of Amphitheater High School in Tucson, the University of Arizona, and the University of Arizona College of Law.  A resident of Green Valley, Peter is a Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Green Valley amd a member of the Salvation Army Green Valley Advisory Committee.  He just concluded serving two terms as a publicly elected member of the Continental School District Governing Board.

With decades of experience and a statewide reputation for excellence in client service, we are committed to ensuring that every client of Flynn Law P.C. gets individualized attention from an experienced trial attorney through every stage of the case.. We represent clients in matters concerning TBI and spinal cord injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, dangerous property, bicycle accidents, commercial truck accidents, drunk driving crashes, rollover accidents, malpractice, car accidents, wrongful deaths, and other personal injuries. We have taken on defendants, their insurance companies, and their lawyers.. Positioning our clients for success requires significant work. We commit the legal and investigative resources necessary to properly develop claims. In serious injury cases, especially in products liability or medical malpractice cases, we work intensively with technical experts from a wide variety of professions to prove your case. This can be expensive, but our firm can advance these costs so you pay nothing until the case is resolved. We only recover our attorneys’ fee and expenses if, and when, we recover damages for you.. Our law firm holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating*, the highest possible rating, and firm-founding attorney Joey Flynn is deeply involved with professional and community organizations ranging from the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, the Pima County and Arizona Bar Associations to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Our tradition of client service goes back to 1976. We also have been listed in “Best Lawyers in America” and “SuperLawers of the Southwest”.

Wiedle Law takes pride in providing personalized service and innovative legal solutions to protect your family, your business, and your assets. Life and death are unpredictable. We firmly believe that taking the time to plan and create custom legal documents are the best way for you to maintain control of the future whe. Jennifer Wiedle earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a specialization in finance from Tulane University in 2004 and then earned her J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007. After making Arizona her home, Jennifer was admitted to practice in the State of Arizona, the U.S. District Court of Arizona and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.. Jennifer’s legal career began with representing large corporations in civil litigation matters. After five years of working at a mid-size firm, Jennifer opened a solo practice in 2013 devoted to estate planning, small business, and family law. Jennifer assisted a variety of clients from all walks of life in making difficult decisions about their estate plans and small businesses. Giving clients a piece of mind is one of Jennifer’s top values of plan today to protect tomorrow. This thorough planning allows both estate planning clients and small business clients to rest easy knowing they have put safeguards in place to help weather tomorrow’s storms.. Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her wife, Shannon, and their children, visiting Disneyland, shopping, and various child-friendly activities throughout Arizona. Jennifer also loves spending time with their dogs, especially her German Shephard mix, Coco.

Travis Tufts practices in the areas of estate planning, probate litigation, and commercial litigation. Travis grew up in Tucson and attended the University of Arizona, where he graduated with degrees in Political Science and Spanish. After spending several years in Miami, Florida obtaining his J.D./LL.M in Taxation from the University of Miami, he realized Tucson is his one true home. Travis returned to Tucson to be closer to family, friends, and as a former member of the Arizona Men’s Club Soccer Team, to support the UA community.. His professional experiences give him a unique perspective and ability to advise clients. Travis leverages his background in litigation to carefully tailor clients’ estate plans, achieving desired outcomes while minimizing risks of costly probate disputes. He relies on his advanced knowledge of tax law to counsel clients with unique assets or diverse property interests to minimize the impact of estate and gift tax when leaving property to their family, loved ones, or favorite charity. While the goal is to avoid disputes, the unfortunate reality is that not every estate plan avoids litigation. When litigation arises, Travis relies upon his extensive estate planning knowledge to advocate zealously for his clients in probate litigation while advising clients to pursue practical, cost- effective resolutions in litigation. Regardless of the size or complexity of the matter, Travis strives to fulfill his clients’ objectives while providing sound advice in the estate planning and probate areas.. Prior to joining Farhang & Medcoff, Travis worked as in-house counsel for a Fortune 100 insurance company. Before entering private practice, Travis clerked for the Hon. Charles V. Harrington at Pima County Superior Court.

The practice of law is a journey full of education and experience that continues as a lifelong endeavor in the midst of changing legal issues and today's culture.  Though I became an attorney late in life, my life experiences as a business owner, hairdresser, and entertainer for over 22 years taught me to listen and read between the lines of people's concerns.  My work and schooling have transformed my approach to providing quality legal service and counsel that provides long-lasting benefits that impact generations of families, by addressing difficult questions and by implimenting plans that are customized to each set of circumstances.  Partnering with clients and trusted advisors brings a team strength to our clients, as we work through sensitive areas that are often unaddressed. Talking about the "What if" scenarios before crisis erupts is empowering and provides peace of mind to not only our clients, but to their friends and family as well.. It is an honor to help my clients leave a legacy of wisdom in their plans, along with the "things" that are given to their loved ones when they are gone.. Our firm emphasizes in starting the conversations in families, to help establish plans that will care for them if they are disabled, or when they need some assistance, as life can bring unexpected challenges, and for the inevitable, when they are gone. Please schedule an in person consultation or give us a call for a brief conversation on how we can assist you in planning and protecting those you love.

Ronald Zack’s legal focus is elder law and estate planning. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate & Trust Law (State Bar of Arizona, 2017). Ron also practices in the areas of criminal defense and juvenile matters, such as representing parents accused of abuse or neglect. Ron is a member of the State Bars of Arizona and California, as well as the Central District of California Federal Court, and Federal District Court of Arizona.. As an attorney, Ron worked in medical malpractice defense in California. In Arizona, He has been a prosecutor and was an Assistant Attorney General representing Child Protective Services. He opened his law firm, Ronald Zack, PLC in 2008. In 2013, Ron moved his legal practice to the DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy law firm where he was an attorney shareholder. In 2015, he moved his practice to the Udall Law Firm where he was a partner. He returned to managing his own law firm in 2017. Ronald Zack, PLC has changed its name to Zack & Schmitz, PLC. Ron Zack is the managing partner and continues to deal with unique and complex issues of estate planning and elder law.. Ron has a diverse background not only in law, but also in radio broadcasting (Law Review Radio), publishing (Today’s Tucson Senior and A Legal Guide to Growing Older: Planning for Disability, Dementia, & Death), real estate, insurance, education, and nursing. Along with his Juris Doctorate degree, Ron earned a Master of Arts degree in Linguistics, a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education and is a certified Family Nurse Practictioner. He maintains his nursing license. This unique background not only cultivated his passion for the law but also facilitates his holistic approach to his practice of law.

Ms. Jacobs has been practicing in Tucson, Arizona since 2006.  She is experienced in the areas of family law, as well as child welfare and DCS cases.  She manages cases involving all aspects of family law, including divorce, paternity, child support, custody, parenting time, assets, grandparent rights, foster parent rights, and legal decision-making.  Ms. Jacobs is a certified mediator, and is available to assist in settlement meetings for any case.

Melissa’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, trust administration, juvenile dependency and severance, and general business representation. Melissa is an Arizona Licensed Fiduciary and a member of the Southern Arizona Estate Planning Council and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She earned her J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.

Lauren is a native Tucsonan and enjoys practicing law in her hometown.

I started practicing law in Iowa in 1973.  In 1986 I moved to Miami to pursue an LLM in estate planning.  I received the degree in 1987 and moved to California where I was admitted to the California Bar.  I lived and practiced in California until 1993 when I moved to Tucson.  I was admitted to the Arizona Bar in 1992.  I continue to work with clients in Iowa, California and Arizona.  My practice is limited to estate planning, administration of trusts and probate estates, and charitable estate planning.     My wife, Judy, and I have been married since 1969.  We enjoy traveling to New York, Michigan and Hawaii to visit our 3 children and spouses and 6 grandchildren.  When not working or traveling, I enjoy biking and outdoor activities.

I help clients tame the best known as estate and trust law in Arizona.  Book an appointment online 24/7.. Avvo won't permit me to add my website or phone number here unless I pay big bucks to them, so please take the time to google search my law firm name (Bouman Law Firm).  You'll find me... and my hundreds of Google reviews.  -Tom. Official Bio:Thomas J. Bouman provides legal counsel in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, and asset protection. He brings a highly systematic approach to the practice of law, which is critically important when wading through the complex, and often bizarre, legal requirements associated with estate and trust law.  Mr. Bouman is author of the Arizona Estate Administration Answer Book and a prominent member of WealthCounsel, LLC, the nation's premiere organization of estate planning attorneys.. Personal:My wife, Priscilla, and I have been married since 2001 and we have 5 daughters.  Our oldest daughter is a college student and our youngest is age 4.  We live in northeast Tucson and are members of Christ Community Church, Arizona Families for Home Education, and Forty Niner Country Club.  I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan and miss the beautiful summers at Lake Michigan.  My wife and I are passionate about taking family vacations and road trips.  In fact, we have already taken our older children to all 50 states.  My golf handicap is about 18, my bowling average is about 155, and I am always eager for a competitive game of table tennis or outdoor resort-style shuffleboard in our back yard.  And yes, my estate plan is up-to-date.

I and my firm, specialize in tax and tax related matters.  The emphasis on tax matters includes work in the areas of estate planning; asset protection planning; probate and trust administration; corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies; qualified retirement plans; and income tax planning for both individuals and business and investment entities.  My main emphasis is estate and asset protection planning for medium and large estates, some of which have been in excess of $500 million.

I am a Shareholder at Bogutz & Gordon, P.C. and have practiced in the area of Estate Planning and Probate with Bogutz & Gordon since 2008.  I am admitted to practice in Arizona, became an Arizona Licensed Fiduciary in 2010, am an Arizona Certified Specialist in Estates & Trusts, and a member of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel. I earned my B.A. in both Political Science and Journalism from the University of Arizona and in 2008 I earned my J.D. from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL.

I am a California native who transplated to Arizona after my family moved to Tucson in 2004.. Being married and having eight children, I don't find much time for many things except for a little music, martial arts, and surfing.  Apart from my primary work as a father and husband, I practice law ---  and I truly enjoy it.  It is amazing how many peoples lives are touched daily.. My background also includes the study of Chinese martial arts brought to the United States by the Chin family and taught to Da Shifu Al Moore, Sr. which I continue to teach today as a 7th degree black belt (Master's level degree). I am certified in Red Dragon Shou Shu as a 7th degree black belt by Dashifu Jim Clark, successor to Da Shifu Al Moore.. In addition to the martial arts, my musical endeavors have included playing the violin since I was four years old.  After highschool, I studied music at Tanglewood Institute of Music the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the University of San Diego, and the Orvieto Musica Festival in the Umbria region of Italy.  From a different perspective, my work as a composer and producer includes the recordings of Zimbobway's King Kingston Orchestra in 1998 with Jamaican arranger Carlos Malcolm. http://en.  In six days, Zimbobway's King Kingston Orchestra recorded 24 tracks for two full length albums later mastered at Capitol Records in Hollywood, California. Other musical sideman work has included Boitovision which featured the vocal talent of Greg Lee from Hepcat.

Estate planning, probate and trust, guardianship/conservatorship.

Elizabeth is third generation Tucsonan. She graduated cum laude from Connecticut College before moving to New York City where she worked in the capital markets industry as a legal assistant for Davis Polk & Wardwell. Elizabeth returned to Tucson in 2009 and is a graduate of the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law. In 2013, she joined Fleming & Curti as an Associate.. Elizabeth’s practice focuses on guardianship, conservatorship, estate planning, and trust administration. Elizabeth is a licensed private fiduciary and enjoys working as guardian, conservator, trustee and/or personal representative.  She has a passion for public speaking and has presented on different topics including Charitable Gift Planning, Diminished Capacity and Estate Planning, Representation of Fiduciaries and Best Practices for Trustees Managing Special Needs Trusts.  Elizabeth co-Chaired the Probate and Trust track for the Arizona State Bar’s CLE by the Sea program in Summer 2017, and has been selected to co-chair the program again in 2018.  Elizabeth is a member of the Arizona State Bar Probate & Trust Executive Council.. Elizabeth also serves on the Professional Advisory Group for the Jewish Community Foundation and the Gift Planning Professional Advisory Counsel for the University of Arizona Foundation. She is currently serving as President of a local section 8 housing project, Blanche Johnson Affordable Housing, President of the Planned Giving Round Table of Southern Arizona and Vice President and Treasurer of the Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.. Elizabeth loves practicing law in her hometown and is fortunate to work in a dog-friendly office, where her goldendoodle, Duncan, joins her at work. Outside the office, Elizabeth enjoys gardening, grilling and paddle boarding with her husband, Doug.

Daniel J. Quigley earned his B.S. in Business Administration with High Distinction from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management in 1982 and his Juris Doctor cum laude from the Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law in Chicago in 1986. Dan’s practice has focused on representing businesses and governmental entities in complex litigation matters (including antitrust, loan enforcement, contract disputes, and regulatory matters), complex business transactions (including asset and corporate acquisitions and dispositions, the origination and workout of large construction, real estate, and commercial loans), often representing technology based companies, and intellectual property matters (including software licensing, protection of trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights, and research, development, marketing, and confidentiality agreements).  A substantial portion of Dan’s practice has involved representing Indian tribes, including in matters relating to gaming, real estate, contracts, construction and financing, water, tort claims, and elections, including both transactional matters and litigation in the federal, state, and tribal courts. Dan has been awarded an “AV” Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.. Dan has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2005, and  now is listed by Best Lawyers for his work in Commercial Litigation, Information Technology Law, Technology Law, Gaming Law, and Native American Law.  Dan was selected by Best Lawyers as the “Lawyer of the Year” for Native American Law in Tucson for 2019 and again for 2021 and 2025.  Dan also was included in the 2007 and 2011- 2025 editions of Southwest Super Lawyers for business litigation.. Dan is a Senior Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an honorary society of trial lawyers recognizing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers based upon effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation at the trial and appellate levels.. Dan formerly was a partner with Brown & Bain, P.A. (now Perkins Coie), Quigley & Whitehill, PLC, and Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC.  From 2003 - 2013, Dan also served as General Counsel to the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, which operates the Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Arizona.

Dane joined the firm in January 2018 and has two years of experience at a local commercial litigation firm. Dane earned his J.D. at the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law, where he served on the board of the Arizona Journal of International & Comparative Law. The Journal published his Note, “Buying Property In Mexico’s Restricted Zone: The Missed Opportunity That Was The 2013 Beltrones Proposal To Amend Article 27 Of The Mexican Constitution.” While in law school, Dane worked as a judicial extern for Pima County Superior Court Judge Gus Aragón. He spent his undergraduate years at the University of Arizona, where he received a degree in history with a minor in sociology.. Dane is a native Tucsonan and enjoys practicing law in his hometown. In his spare time, he enjoys playing city league baseball, exploring the outdoors around Tucson, and studying 19th and 20th Century United States history.

Colleen has been an attorney in Arizona since 1986 and has specialized in estate planning and trust administration since 1995.  She is a native of Kansas City, but is happy to have planted permanent roots in the Southwest.

Cathleen J. Henniges, formerly Cathleen J. Smith, was admitted to the practice of law in 2014. She is committed to maintaining Tucson Legal, PLLC's high standards for quality legal representation.. Cathleen was born in Tucson, Arizona, where she has lived her entire life. Cathleen graduated as a top ten student from Mountain View High School and continued her education at The University of Arizona where she was admitted to the Honors College as well as to the prestigious Eller College of Management. Cathleen pursued a double major in the fields of Business Economics & Business Management and in 2011 was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration With Honors & Summa Cum Laude. In 2011, Cathleen was admitted to the distinguished James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona where she was honored to work as an Editorial Assistant to Professor of Law William K. Sjostrom, Jr. to assist with editing his publications on Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Organizations. While in law school, Cathleen focused on business and tax matters, writing her doctoral thesis entitled “A Comparative and Practical Analysis of Arizona Limited Liability Companies for Asset Protection.” In 2014, Cathleen was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor Cum Laude. Cathleen has worked at her father’s law office all of her life, advancing from a junior administrative assistant, legal assistant and law clerk while attending law school. In October 2014, Cathleen joined the Law Offices of Tucson Legal, PLLC as an associate attorney and joined Charles R. Smith as a partner in 2024.  Cathleen married Alex Henniges in August 2015, and they have two daughters.. Cathleen is a member of the Pima County Bar Association, the State Bar of Arizona, and the American Bar Association. Cathleen is admitted to practice law in all State courts throughout Arizona, the United States District Court in and for the District of Arizona, the United States Bankruptcy Court in and for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. Cathleen is additionally authorized to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service.. Cathleen has received many honors and awards during her education. She was honored with a Certificate in Tax Law and Policy from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, an Excellence for the Future Award in Pre-Trial Litigation and Corporate Taxation from CALI, and was recognized with Honors in legal writing.. Cathleen works with the exceptional staff at Tucson Legal, PLLC to further the interests of our clients as best we are able.

As an attorney, I am passionate about helping people take care of their loved ones in various ways, including estate planning, long-term care planning, trusts, wills, guardianships, and conservatorships.  I also help clients navigate the probate process (both contested and uncontested probates).. On a personal note, I am a fourth-generation Arizonan, Phoenix native, and long-time Tucsonan.  I love the deserts and open skies of Arizona and spend many of my vacations with my husband and our son and daughter camping, boating, and riding quads throughout Arizona and the California dunes near Yuma.

As an accomplished attorney with an impressive background in both the legal practice and banking industries, Robert brings a unique blend of legal and financial acumen to the table. Possessing an MBA and a Masters in Finance, along with two law degrees, he has the capacity to deliver exceptional service to clients with complex transactional and litigation needs.. His legal journey began as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps, where he honed skills in criminal defense litigation. His expertise expanded through various roles including Regional Legal Assistance Director for Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Managing Attorney for the Camp Foster Legal Assistance Office, and senior attorney for the Camp Foster Tax Center.. Specializing in various legal fields, including criminal law, negotiation, securities regulation, civil and contract law, and public and private international law, he is a generalist attorney with the ability to adapt and excel in a broad range of legal scenarios.. With degrees from the University of Arizona (B.A., M.B.A., M.S.F.), the University of Edinburgh Law School (LL.M.), and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State (J.D.), he has been recognized for his dedication to legal service with the 2017 American Bar Association Distinguished Service (LAMP) Award and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.. He is committed to leveraging his legal expertise and financial knowledge to provide superior service for complex needs. His breadth of experience and depth of understanding make him a valuable asset for any team or client seeking a versatile and effective legal professional.

Abbey is a trust and estates attorney licensed in Texas and Arizona.