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Arizona Estate Planning Lawyers

5 distinguished estate planning law attorneys in Arizona, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Andre Pennington

Andre Pennington

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

15331 W Bell Rd, Suite 318, Surprise, AZ 85374

Andre Pennington is an accomplished military attorney that specializes in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate and trust administration. What makes Andre unique is that he has specialized estate planning training and experience from his time as an attorney for the United States Air Force, but also has extensive trial experience with over 75 jury trials to his credit at the state, military and federal level. This blend makes him uniquely qualified and able to effectively navigate the waters of your estate plan and administration. Since 2011, Andre has lived in Surprise, Arizona. He is married to his beautiful wife, Amanda, and has six young children, two sons and four daughters. As a father, he rarely misses a family obligation and understands that family is the greatest gift a person can receive and that protecting their future is of paramount importance. With that sentiment, he uses his years of estate planning, trial experience and expertise to guide, navigate, and protect your

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Brian R. Russell

Brian R. Russell

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

3741 Karicio Ln suite 1, Prescott, AZ 86303, USA

Estate planning and probate/trust law can be very complex. Professional legal advice from an Arizona lawyer is vital, and my firm provides our legal services for a flat fee (publication costs, recording fees and filing fees are not included in this flat fee). My approach to creating custom-tailored estate plans includes a discussion of how your needs will change throughout the years. I have a thorough understanding of estate planning and probate/trust law you need to ensure that your spouse, children, or others of your choosing are not prevented from being your beneficiaries. With sound legal advice, you can have control over these important matters and provide for your loved ones well into the future.

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Heather Parker

Estate Planning Law

6640 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Mesa, AZ 85206

Heather’s passion for helping people avoid her experiences following the loss of her father has driven her to start her own successful law firm in 2014. As a firm that focuses on Estate Planning and Business Law, her practice has a singular goal of providing professional, personal service to help people prepare a plan to care for their family in their absence. Prior to opening her own firm, Heather practiced in the areas of contract litigation, creditors’ rights, real estate and family law. Heather is licensed to practice in Arizona (since 2008) and Illinois (since 2000). She earned her B.S. Business Management-Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, and her law degree from The John Marshall Law School, in Chicago. Heather enjoys giving back to her community and has served on the Board of several not-for-profit organizations, as well as volunteers her time with groups that feed the hungry, house local homeless families, and help children in her area.

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Ilene L. McCauley

Ilene L. McCauley

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

8776 E Shea Blvd suite 106, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA

Area of Practice: Estate Planning & Probate 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 2019 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 Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University and has taught advanced tax, business, and estate planning courses via the internet. Ms. McCauley earned her BA from Binghamton University; her JD from Hofstra University School of Law; her LLM (Masters of Law in Taxation) from DePaul University School of Law and her second post-doctoral degree in Advanced Tax and Estate Planning from the Esperti-Peterson Institute.

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Jeromy West

Estate Planning Law

5870 W Thunderbird Rd ste a6, Glendale, AZ 85306, USA

Jeromy West, the founder and lead attorney for Civitas Law Group, has long had a desire to have an impact on his community. Early in his studies as a law student he realized he could have a far-reaching impact on his society and community by first impacting and improving the lives of those he serves as their attorney. Jeromy has no shortage of education, career and life experiences that all contribute to his abilities to advocate and fight for his clients. Jeromy began College by studying music theory and composition with an emphasis on classical guitar. Today he still loves playing and composing music as a beloved hobby rather than his career. Being a student of martial arts from age 18 gave Jeromy an ambition to compete in mixed martial arts. For several years he trained intensively in Brazilian Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, and American and Greco Roman Wrestling. Although Jeromy no longer competes in MMA, he still loves training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and still finds time for some occasional MMA sparing with teammates. Martial arts has helped Jeromy gain a high level of self-discipline, a love for guiding and teaching others and a fighter’s attitude which he applies to every facet of his life. During his college years, Jeromy took a position as a Corrections Officer in the Arizona State Prison system. He trained and served as a member of the Tactical Support Unit, as a Field Training Officer, Staff Instructor, and a Self Defense instructor. While there, he gained an invaluable understanding of strategy and found a love for problem solving and strategic thinking that he applies to his career as an attorney. Jeromy graduated with honors (Cum Laude) from Liberty University with a B.S. in Paralegal studies. He then attended and graduated from Arizona Summit Law School where he earned a place on the Dean’s list, gained leadership positions in several student bar organizations such as the federalist society and Jay Ruben Clark Law society and participated in Moot Court competitions. Immediately following his graduation from law school Jeromy studied for, took, and passed the bar exam and became a licensed attorney in the states of Arizona and New Mexico. He has been proudly practicing ever since! Jeromy considers his greatest accomplishment to be his kids. He’s the proud father of four daughters and two sons. He lives in Phoenix with his lovely wife, Cari, his five goofy and adorable kids and a tortoise named Russell. He is very much involved in his church activities and serves in the leadership of his congregation. He is constantly learning, trying to better himself, and serve well in his home, church, and community. Jeromy has applied his life experiences to help him become a great attorney. He composes legal arguments, fights for justice for his clients, and uses his strategic mind to help clients obtain the best outcome for their case.

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