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I realized the importance of estate planning when my dad died when I was 19. Through the years I have seen the benefits of great planning, and the nightmare of poor planning. I am passionate about being an advocate —and a voice — for my clients and their families during a time of crisis.. I grew up in a small town and I have always loved being part of a community. My mother always told me to "Give a Good Day" and I enjoy doing that here in the southeast valley. I serve as Becky President of the Small Business Alliance, am on the Mercy Gilbert Hospital Patient Advisory Council, and I am the WealthCounsel Arizona Forum Facilitator where I am responsible for the mentoring and continuing education of 150+ estate planning attorneys in Arizona. My law firm also supports veterans through Operation Welcome Home, AZ Wall Project, and the Honor Flight program. We also sponsor the 2015-2016 Higley Center for the Performing Arts season and display works of our from the Gilbert Visual Art League in our office.. I have been married to my better half, Rick, for more than 20 years and have lived in California, Ohio, and Arizona and have called Gilbert "home" since 2004. I love riding bikes with my 6-year old son, William. I also enjoy traveling (especially to any beach or federal park), rooting for Cleveland sports teams that sadly never win, and I am a bit obsessed with action movies (which makes the office appropriately located in suite #007!)

Ian brings a wealth of business and financial experience to bear when advising his clients. Having obtained his M.B.A. from Thunderbird, and having worked in financial services as well as international trade and logistics prior to becomming an attorney, he brings a uniquely informed perspective to your legal needs and challenges.. Ian takes a collaborative approach to your Estate Planning, Asset Protection, & Business Planning by working closely with your trusted financial and tax advisors in creating a plan that meets your goals in protecting you, your family and your legacy.  Ian brings a high level of personal service and compassion to each client interraction.. Ian volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America and for as well as the Arizona Disabled Veteran Foundation.  He also performs pro-bono mediations in employer-employee disputes.

Mr. Holt received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah in 1981. He then enrolled in the College of Law at the University of Utah, graduating in 1984. He graduated in the top 10% of his class and was inducted into the Order of the Coif upon graduation. He was also an Articles Editor of the Utah Law Review during his time at law school.. He began his career at the Phoenix firm of Evans, Kitchel & Jenckes in the fall of 1984. In 1990 he founded the firm of Mecham & Holt, Chartered, where he could focus on the needs of individual clients.. Although Mr. Holt has over 20 years of experience in civil litigation, he now limits his practice to estate planning and asset protection planning. He has established hundreds of trusts and many asset protection structures using family limited partnerships, limited liability companies and even offshore asset protection trusts.  His litigation experience helps him to evaluate his client’s needs in light of potential challenges and ensures that any plan he puts into place for a client will stand the test of time.. Mr. Holt is married and is the father of three children. He has served as Volunteer Bar Counsel to the State Bar and was previously associated with the Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program. He is active in his church and serves on its Boy Scout Troop Committee and is a member of the West Maricopa County Bar Association and the State Bar of Arizona.

Client reviews on AVVO are not within my control.  If a particular client indicates that a specific result was achieved in their case this should not be accepted as an indication that other clients will necessarily see the same results.. When I am not lawyering I enjoy spending time with my family, working on home improvement projects, gardening, and traveling.

Cardis Law Group was established in 2019 with one mission in mind: Provide a client-centered law practice which provides pragmatic solutions that produce solid results. With over 50 years of experience at the Firm, Phil Cardis, and his team have built an impeccable reputation for trusted legal and business expertise throughout North America. Whether aggressive representation is needed or a creative compromise is sought, the Cardis Law Group’s diverse legal expertise and savvy business skills will get results.. Phil is a member and frequent speaker in many legal and business organizations such as the Arizona and Wisconsin State Bars, Arizona Small Business Alliance, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Maricopa County Bar Association – Corporate Counsel Division, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association, Homebuilders of Central Arizona, and the National Association of Homebuilders.

With more than 15 years of experience and as the recipient of the 2018 Avvo Clients’ Choice Award, Attorney Kimberly Hansen has earned a reputation as an outstanding Gilbert estate planning lawyer. As the founding attorney of Hansen Law Office, PLLC, she has been helping families plan for the years ahead through trusted counsel and helpful guidance. If you are considering drafting a will, furnishing a trust, or paying for end-of-life care, Ms. Hansen’s firm offers free consultations to give you the advice you need right away. Entrust your family’s estate plan to Attorney Kimberly Hansen by calling today.

I have been practicing law since 2010. I worked for a large law firm in Lincoln, Neb., for six years and subsequently started my own law practice. My areas of interest are Estate Planning and Probate, Business Law, and Real Estate Law. I pride myself on premier legal services, building business relationships, and helping clients experience greater peace of mind regarding their assets and other legal concerns.. I have been married since 2003, and my wife and I have five wonderful children. We enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, swimming, boating and sports. We also enjoy playing board games, singing and playing music together. We have a few violins, a viola, a flute and a guitar so far. We're working on adding a piano to the mix.. I grew up in Loomis, Calif., which is just east of Sacramento. I graduated from Del Oro High School in 1999 and later graduated from Brigham Young University and Nebraska College of Law. My hobbies include running, yoga, lifting weights, writing novels, playing the guitar and teaching.

Mr. Horne has more than a decade experience in the practice of law.  More specifically, Mr. Horne began his career as an estate planning/corporate/tax attorney with a Phoenix-based law firm.  Mr. Horne has been the lead counsel on several multi-million dollar mergers/acquisitions and acted as a legal advisor to numerous large corporations. Mr. Horne has also been involved in asset protection strategies (both domestic and offshore), formation and managing foreign captive insurance companies, as well as asset recovery in Arizona.  Mr. Horne has been a preferred guest on a local estate planning radio show and has also been a speaker for several estate planning seminars.. Mr. Horne is the principal of Horne Law Firm, PLC.  As principal, Mr. Horne spent several years acting as General Counsel and CFO to a large regional mortgage lead company and mortgage broker that employed over 300 individuals.  As General Counsel and CFO, Mr. Horne was responsible for all financial transactions and projections, corporate tax returns, human resources, mediation and general legal strategies.. Mr. Horne received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Arizona State University and a J.D. from California Western School of Law.  In addition to being a practicing attorney, Mr. Horne is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Arizona.  As a tax attorney, Mr. Horne has prepared or reviewed the preparation and filing of multiple Federal and State tax returns including, but not limited to: Forms 1040 (individual tax returns), 1041 (trust tax returns), 1065 (partnership returns), 1120 (corporate returns), 990 (non-profit tax returns), 706 (estate tax returns) and 709 (gift tax returns).. Mr. Horne is actively involved in charitable organizations, especially those dealing with autistic children.

Stead Business & Estate Planning specializes in Estate Planning guidance and document preparation, as well as various Business-related matters including payroll and bookkeeping services. We closely work in partnership with each of our clients to ensure their specific needs are met. We offer reasonable rates to all, and offer discounted rates for seniors, low-income individuals, and all veterans!. As your Estate Planning professionals, our licensed attorneys are experienced in drafting Wills & Trusts, Advanced Healthcare Directives, Living Wills, and Power of Attorneys. Upon completion of your Estate Planning documents, our team will walk you through the finalization process step-by-step to make sure you understand the content of your Estate Plan and ensure it is validly executed and legally operative.. On the business side, our licensed attorneys have years of experience drafting business formation documents for Corporations, Limited Liability and Professional Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships, and Sole Proprietorships. We continue to assist our clients with regular maintenance of their corporate/company books by drafting the necessary corporate resolutions and legal memoranda as necessary throughout the year. Running a business can be a daunting task. That is why we also offer support services such as payroll management and bookkeeping, and tax preparation, allowing you to focus on what matters.. Additionally, we have expertise in contract drafting and review (commercial, lease, and joint venture agreements), as well as consulting on general business strategies across a variety of specialties. Should things go awry, our litigation team can step in and resolve disputes so you can keep your business on track and moving forward.. Thank you for considering Stead Business & Estate Planning for all of your Estate Planning and Business needs. We look forward to helping you soon!

Wendy is a native Tucsonan. She understands the value of family and howimportant it is to protect them through estate planning. She is married to her college sweetheart and is the mother of four children. With over 20years of experience in estate planning, Wendy understands the importance ofprotecting the ones you love, making her an excellent estate planningattorney. Wendy received her Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahomain May of 1995, and was accepted shortly thereafter into the American BarAssociation and the District Court of Arizona. Wendy is involved in hercommunity and serves in many capacities, focusing especially upon helpingyouth to establish goals that will guide their future. Wendy’s three sonshave grown in the ranks of the Boy Scouts of America, all achieving therank of Eagle Scout. Wendy is proud of her membership with the SaddlebrookeRotary Club and Make-A-Wish Foundation.

A native Arizonan, Trevor S. Draegeth received his Bachelorof Arts, Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from the University ofArizona.  He teaches history atPima Community College in Tucson and is a member of the State Bar ofArizona.  Mr. Draegeth and his wife have two lovely children.