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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.

At AZ Law Doctor, our experienced attorneys strive to protect you and your loved ones. We help individuals, families and businesses by providing them with professional, high-quality and cost-effective legal solutions regarding Estate Planning, Probate, formation of LLCs, creation of Operating Agreements, preparing Wills and Trusts, and handling your Personal Injury claims.

A former business owner, Lisa is well versed in challenges faced by small businesses and their owners. Her unique prospective benefits her business clients with agreements, employment advice, copyright violations and succession planning. She also assists families with estate planning not only guiding them through the estate planning process but also understanding why this is so vital to their families. Her goal is for her clients to achieve peace of mind from knowing that they have protected and provided for themselves and their family. When needed, she represents estates in probate and assists with trust administration.. Prior to moving to Arizona, she worked in an immigration law firm in California where she represented clients in immigration court. Lisa worked as an Investor Relations and Operations manager of a $2 billion hedge fund prior to attending law school. This experience formed the base for her business practice.

Kelsi is a dedicated attorney practicing estate law. She is focused on ensuring her clients’ legal needs are met with promptness and efficiency. Kelsi is recognized for her expertise by The Best Lawyers in America©, 2024 and 2025 editions, Super Lawyers®, 2022, 2023, and 2024 editions, and featured in Phoenix Magazine’s Top Lawyers in Wills, Trusts, & Estates, 2022, 2023, and 2024 editions. With a commitment to personalized service and a track record of success, she provides reliable legal counsel tailored to each client’s unique situation.. With a focus on effective client communication, Kelsi ensures that her clients fully understand the intricacies of estate planning and administration. Whether guiding them through the process of creating an estate plan or assisting in the administration of a loved one’s estate, her clarity and expertise shine through.. After completing an estate plan with Kelsi, clients not only gain a legally sound document but also a deep understanding of its intricacies. She ensures that her clients feel empowered and confident in their estate plans, knowing that each aspect has been meticulously tailored to meet their individual needs and circumstances. By taking the time to educate her clients and address any questions or concerns they may have, Kelsi fosters a sense of trust and assurance that their wishes will be carried out as intended. With her guidance, clients can rest assured that their estate plans are not just legal documents but reflections of their unique preferences and priorities.. Another cornerstone of Kelsi’s practice is her exceptional communication skills, which enable her to effectively manage estate and trust administration for clients residing outside of Arizona. Despite the geographical distance, she ensures seamless communication with her out-of-state clients, keeping them informed and involved every step of the way. Through clear and timely correspondence, Kelsi navigates the complexities of estate and trust administration, providing personalized guidance and reassurance to her clients regardless of their location. Her commitment to open communication fosters strong client relationships built on trust, reliability, and peace of mind, ensuring that distance is never a barrier to exceptional legal representation.. With a diverse background that spans years of experience in probate, trust administration, litigation, and estate planning, she brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to her practice. Kelsi’s previous roles at a boutique estate planning law firm and with the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C., have provided her with invaluable insights into the intricacies of estate law and related fields.. Outside of her legal practice, Kelsi is passionate about giving back to the community. She serves in an executive role on the Board of Governors for the Arizona State Bar and is also actively serving on the Board of the Arizona Bar Foundation. When she’s not advocating for the legal profession, Kelsi loves to spend quality time with her husband, elementary-aged son, and their min pin. Early mornings are often spent hiking the beautiful trails of Arizona.

As a sole practitioner, my clients have the benefit of individualized attention. It is important for me to execute flawlessly on behalf of my clients. I strive for excellence and hold myself to that standard. As a native Arizonan, I hold strong ties with this great state and am invested in the community. I am dependable, organized, and highly resourceful.

ASHLEY L. CASE practices in the areas of estate planning, tax, probate, and trust administration with a focus on making the experience pleasant and educational for her clients.  She is experienced in assisting individuals and families in the creation of estate planning documents while educating her clients about the function and necessity of each, in addition to managing the legal procedures associated with probate and trust administration.

My primary areas of practice are business and commercial law, real estate, estate planning and probate.  I am a member of the Maricopa County and American Bar Associations (Member, section on Business Law), Arizona Women Lawyers Association and the State Bar of Arizona (Member, sections on Employment and Labor Law and Probate and Trust Law). I am also a member of the State Bar of New Mexico.

Vanessa practices primarily in the areas of trust and estate planning, probate administration and litigation, and elder law. Vanessa offers strategic and thoughtful guidance to individuals, families, professional fiduciaries, Trustees, Personal Representatives, creditors and heirs/ her estate planning practice, Vanessa develops custom approaches designed to meet the needs of each individual client, family, or situation. This includes sophisticated planning for more complex matters, practical and efficient plans for more modest estates, and everything in between. Over the course of her practice, hundreds of Arizona individuals and families have benefitted from Vanessa’s thoughtfully crafted estate plans, modifications to existing plans, and general guidance in estate planning. Further, in addition to developing and modifying estate plans, Vanessa also guides clients through estate and trust administration, as well as probate proceedings.. Vanessa is also a regular advocate for individuals seeking to protect a family member or loved one in connection with Guardianship and Conservatorship proceedings. In addition to attentively navigating her clients through the procedures of guardian and conservator appointments, Vanessa ensures all duties and responsibilities are understood, and provides post-appointment support to secure long-term success and sustainability.. Vanessa’s thoughtful approach to Guardianships and Conservatorships also serves her clients well in the arena of juvenile adoptions and guardianships. Whether clients are uniting their family through a step-parent adoption, starting or expanding their family with a private adoption, or solidifying a long-time bond through an adult adoption, Vanessa’s enthusiasm and experience with adoptions, allows her clients to approach the prospect of adoption with confidence and ease.. Vanessa is an Arizona native and attended Northern Arizona University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Vanessa pursued law school after three years of working in a corporate law firm, and graduated from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.

In 2003, Nicole obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University, with a major in Criminal Justice. Having spent several years as a paralegal in Arizona law firms, exclusively in the field of estate planning, Nicole graduated law school in 2011 and entered the practice of law, focusing on estate planning and related matters.. Nicole’s success as an attorney stems from her focus on client relations and problem solving; areas of practice include estate planning, LGBT planning, asset protection, business formation and contract review and preparation. She is known for her outstanding personal attention to each client.. Nicole likes to run 5k's to marathons and has run a total of 50 races over the last 10 years.. Nicole also likes to play golf.  She started playing golf at age 8 and received a golf scholarship to Wichita State University.

Tassma enjoys practicing law while assisting small businesses and families preserve their legacy.

Hi, my name is Logan and I am an estate planning attorney. I specilize in assisting individuals and families with their estate planning needs, regardless of the size and complexity of the estate.. I am great at understanding clients’ needs and goals, and then developing and delivering individually tailored estate plans according to those goals. I am committed to helping clients fully grasp the nuances of their estate plans in a way that is easy to understand.. I have experience in construction and business transactions so I am able to advise clients as they form business entities such as limited liability companies for asset protection purposes. I also have business organization experience and routinely advises clients regarding office leasing, buy-sell agreements, and business succession planning.. I was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2014, and the Utah State Bar and Oklahoma Bar in 2021, and the Texas State Bar in 2022.. In my spare time, I love spending time with my wife, Blair, and my five wonderful children. When time permits, I am an avid off-road motorcycle enthusiast and can be found on local trails and at the sand dunes near southern Arizona. Other hobbies I enjoy include woodworking, snowboarding, tennis, pickleball, spike ball, and reading.