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19 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous
Katherine helped me with my divorce. She addressed all areas and kept things realistic on what I could legally do. She took the time to clearly and professionally explaine things. She was supportive on the phone calming me down and explaining the process of things. She remained respectful and courteous when the other party was rude to her. Highly recommend her.
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11 Aug, 2022 by Daisy
She ignored evidence, , did not bring to the judge's attention key facts in my divorce case that cost me over 16,000 . Did not cross examine ,ask or present any prior court documents of testimony of guilt and hearings from the divorce that was done before she got hired ... Even though it would have been keep evidence that I was being verbally, emotionally and mentally abused. Gaslighting tactics and financial abuse was all present and up for grabs she was just to lazy and to busy telling me that the judge is not going to care he has made up his mind and if you don't do what he wants does not matter what I say or do you will loose. No visitation since the divorce or FaceTime... He won't even let me talk to my children.... Allowed a cluster of week "evidence" to be used as proof! Did not bring up one issue I requested . I didn't even get my service dog awarded my actual trained service dog ! Just let ex-husband request and did not mention it was even a service dog for my disability. It was the worst case of incompetent representation because of her own opinion that she should be ashamed and disbarred
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02 May, 2021 by Anonymous
Everything I told Katherine was pretty much in one ear and out the other. Maybe she had more pressing things going on but for the few thousand dollars I gave her, I didn't feel it was money well spent. I wanted a very detailed court order so there was no confusion. I ended up getting a very generic down the middle final orders that had vauge, figure it out yourself orders. I paid this attorney to make my court orders more specific because the Mother was unagreeable. I feel she was almost more sympathetic to the respondent than to me, the one paying her. Not even a mention of attorneys fees at the end. I would probably save my money next time and do it alone. I am pretty sure I could have gotten the same results without the extra money spent.
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23 Dec, 2024 by Pamela provine
28 Sep, 2024 by 2bepainted
This has been 4 long years of just wanting communication about my father's estate. This office seems to forget your loved one is dead and thus treat you with very little, if any, empathy. They continue to work with a person named John Guy, even though they have had issues of delays with him in the past. Only use this office if you want everything to go to deadline and take as long as possible.
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23 Jan, 2022 by Robert hoagland
Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
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26 Oct, 2023 by Brandy
In August 2022, I retained Andrew Gorman for an estate matter. Shortly after, he became disinterested and unresponsive. It became increasingly difficult to schedule meetings with him; and meetings that were scheduled, were often missed or postponed. During the meetings that were actually held, I found myself routinely having to cover ground with him that was previously discussed, causing unnecessary delays and expense to me. Andrew also routinely missed deadlines that he set for himself to complete on my behalf.
By December, Andrew was unresponsive for four weeks after missing another deadline, at which point I decided to terminate his representation of me. In doing so, I asked for a final accounting of charges against my retainer. In seeking a final accounting Andrew provided me with two different billing amounts against a substantial retainer that I had posted. This dispute over billing required intervention by the Arizona Bar Association and took approximately 8 months to resolve.
I felt that Andrew’s representation of me was extremely inefficient due to the fact that I found myself repeatedly having to reschedule meetings that he missed; remind him of the basic details of my case; and enduring needless delays stemming from a lack of follow through on his part to do what he said he would do. My overall experience with Andrew was poor at best.
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20 Jul, 2017 by Anonymous
Ignored calls emails did not complete the probate. Cost me thousands of dollars do not use this firm.
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12 Apr, 2016 by Martin
Andrew and his staff are always professional and friendly. Andrew handled my family trust, and even though we only have a small estate, we were always treated with full respect. Thank you Andrew and the staff of Gorman & Jones!
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30 Aug, 2013 by Anonymous
I just had a bankruptcy procedure . Everything went a lot easier and faster than I was expected. I think he did great work on my case.
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28 Nov, 2012 by Megan
I was going through bitter divorce over a year. I did not like my first female lawyer as she is just dragging out my case and keep billing me every month. I was recommended to contact Mr Slater by my friend. He knew how to handle difficult divorce case like mine and made me very confident, comfortable . He always returned my call in timely manner, He never waste my time or money. I am very happy with his service and great result on my divorce case.
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29 Sep, 2008 by Anonymous
Mr. Slater did a terrible job representing me in court. He and his office secretary (wife) are non responsive and do not follow up. Every contact that was made I had to initiate. At times I felt like I was telling him things that he as my lawyer should already know. He also over charged me for very minimal services.
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27 Dec, 2020 by Tricia
After my husband suffered a massive stroke, I realized how difficult it was to navigate the ALTCS system. Mr. Bartlett provided us with a detailed plan to help us pass the application process the first time! He continues to be very responsive to all questions and concerns. We will be forever grateful for his professional guidance!
Tricia Rivas, RN
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28 Aug, 2019 by Batia
Paul Bartlett listened well to our situation and then took on the challenge of an area of law with which he was not entirely familiar. He researched and then did a superb job at helping us present a strong case before the federal government, who made a repetitive and costly billing error on a Medicare insurance matter. Mr. Bartlett and his associate are of high caliber and do excellent work. They were referred to us by another top law firm in Tucson who think highly of Bartlett.
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27 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
My family hired and paid Bartlett after my mother's death to handle her estate. He suggested we set up a "special needs pooled trust fund" for my schizophrenic brother with some of the money left (10K). He said my brother's SSI payments would be protected because the trust would only be for extra items other than food and rent which SSI covers. This was in 2012. In 2015-2016, SSI started demanding "over-payments" from my brother to the tune of 30K stating that his trust was not allowable. Bartlett would not even talk to me without a credit card number. All I wanted to do was talk first. I fumed, then came back after a few months and said I'd pay. His answer? He "declined to represent" us anymore. I don't understand how he could have gotten us into this mess with SSI and then not have the decency to help us out - even when I finally offered to pay. I strongly do not recommend him.
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05 Jul, 2018 by Anonymous
MR.Jones fought hard and truthfull for me I would recommend him to anyone especially Fathers who long to see their children.Ultimatly it up to the Judge to make the decisions and a lot of decisions that I have seen made are not based on Facts but manipulation.Mr. Jones is truthful and will present the Facts in a strong manner.If your a Father it puts you at a disadvantage in the court in the first place and you could be the better parent.Mr. Jones is strong and truthfull.
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07 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous
Our family is so very grateful for the help we received from Mr. Jones and his amazing assistant. The custody and divorce issue our family was going thru looked so bleak but Mr. Jones was brilliant and has provided my son and grandson with a promising future together that they would never have had otherwise. His assistant is so caring and kind and always willing to help us and talk to us, she became like part of our family and we are so grateful for their help.
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03 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous
Hired this attorney for 3 cases were charged a flat rate to represent all 3 cases. The 1st case he lost, which was to remove a 3rd party restraining order. Representation was poor, inadequate. Only met with attorney once and we had to provide all information and do all the research and run around collecting paperwork ourselves bringing them back and forth to his office. After realizing he was not going to be able to proceed with sufficient knowledge and skills, we hired a attorney out of town. Asked for refund on the 2 other cases we paid for which his office denied to refund when he did not represent or do any work other than file to postpone date.
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04 Jul, 2024 by U i
stellar team - estate planning expertise ,highly recommended
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21 Oct, 2022 by Sherry jabour
I have known and worked with Mr. Collins since 1989. He had created my mother's living trust and then my own. Over the years both trusts were revised so we worked with him several times. I recommend him highly. And as a side note, he never walked out on us!! (per another review) Always professional, always knowledgeable.
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12 Aug, 2022 by Dawn christensen
Mr. Collins has handled my parents trust for many years. It has had to be amended a couple times for the following reasons: first my father died, then my mother wanted to give me a more of the remaining assets after she died because she has given my brother $400,000. Ironically, that last amendment disappeared. Mr. Collins is and was aware of the fact that my brother continues to take advantage of my mom who is now in advanced dementia, including taking over half her monthly income and getting her to take out a reverse mortgage after I had got her all approved on a regular home equity loan that would protect her only remaining asset (home equity). I can not believe Mr Collins did not counsel my mother against this knowing full well, my brother would deplete the remaining equity. The last time I talked to him a year ago, he berated me on the phone despite all my efforts to protect my mother. I tried calling him twice over the past year to discuss these concerns and left a message both times. No return call. I do not recommend using this attorney.
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04 Jul, 2024 by U i
stellar team - estate planning expertise ,highly recommended
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21 Oct, 2022 by Sherry jabour
I have known and worked with Mr. Collins since 1989. He had created my mother's living trust and then my own. Over the years both trusts were revised so we worked with him several times. I recommend him highly. And as a side note, he never walked out on us!! (per another review) Always professional, always knowledgeable.
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12 Aug, 2022 by Dawn christensen
Mr. Collins has handled my parents trust for many years. It has had to be amended a couple times for the following reasons: first my father died, then my mother wanted to give me a more of the remaining assets after she died because she has given my brother $400,000. Ironically, that last amendment disappeared. Mr. Collins is and was aware of the fact that my brother continues to take advantage of my mom who is now in advanced dementia, including taking over half her monthly income and getting her to take out a reverse mortgage after I had got her all approved on a regular home equity loan that would protect her only remaining asset (home equity). I can not believe Mr Collins did not counsel my mother against this knowing full well, my brother would deplete the remaining equity. The last time I talked to him a year ago, he berated me on the phone despite all my efforts to protect my mother. I tried calling him twice over the past year to discuss these concerns and left a message both times. No return call. I do not recommend using this attorney.
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04 Jul, 2024 by U i
stellar team - estate planning expertise ,highly recommended
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21 Oct, 2022 by Sherry jabour
I have known and worked with Mr. Collins since 1989. He had created my mother's living trust and then my own. Over the years both trusts were revised so we worked with him several times. I recommend him highly. And as a side note, he never walked out on us!! (per another review) Always professional, always knowledgeable.
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12 Aug, 2022 by Dawn christensen
Mr. Collins has handled my parents trust for many years. It has had to be amended a couple times for the following reasons: first my father died, then my mother wanted to give me a more of the remaining assets after she died because she has given my brother $400,000. Ironically, that last amendment disappeared. Mr. Collins is and was aware of the fact that my brother continues to take advantage of my mom who is now in advanced dementia, including taking over half her monthly income and getting her to take out a reverse mortgage after I had got her all approved on a regular home equity loan that would protect her only remaining asset (home equity). I can not believe Mr Collins did not counsel my mother against this knowing full well, my brother would deplete the remaining equity. The last time I talked to him a year ago, he berated me on the phone despite all my efforts to protect my mother. I tried calling him twice over the past year to discuss these concerns and left a message both times. No return call. I do not recommend using this attorney.
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09 Feb, 2023 by Cliff
I have used Rita going on 20 years now. I refer many of my clients from my business to her, as well as she has handled several real estate transactions, 2 estate matters and she has completed wills for me and my wife and other family members. I have never had any bad feedback from clients I have referred to her. I feel she has been very fair in what I have been charged, in each legal matter she has handled for us.
I all ways tell anyone who uses any attorney that it will cost more than you think it will, and if you write your question or keywords to jog your memory, and stay on task you will reduce the time you are billed for. As I learned a long time ago, lawyers are not cheap and if you waste their time in their eyes, they will bill you for that time. I will say again Rita has all ways been fair in her billing.
I have learned that dealing with attorneys in the legal arena, is that the outcome is never like you see on TV, and the expectation by the average person is too high. The results I have seen with Rita have all ways been better than I expected.
Rita has gone the extra mile literally, by meeting one of my clients I referred to Rita at the clients home, as she was dying, could not leave and needed a will done immediately. Rita has also met me at the clients home to finalize a real estate transaction on a Sunday. What attorney does that???
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19 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous
Good afternoon all,
I highly discourage anyone from retaining services from Rita or any of her affiliates. It's a kangaroo court set up for each of the local lawyers to line one another(s) pocket(s). I donated $3,000 and received little to no counsel. Her staff isn't punctual, inefficient, and unprofessional. Please stay as far away from this firm as possible at any and all cost. In addition to that, I'm still waiting on a returned phone call from approximately two weeks ago that has yet to be returned. Once again, stay away from this place.
Kindest regards,
A customer who was taken to the cleaners
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08 Jul, 2022 by Cathy
I hired Ms. Daninger to help me get guardianship of my partner of 7 years, Mike, after his brain injury. I was already Mike's POA and MPOA. His father, who wanted to pull the plug on Mike, was opposing me for guardianship. Not only did Rita not stick up for me or for Mike, she let the father's attorney walk all over me both in and out of court. I had to raise my hand to talk to the judge while Rita sat there silent in court, and I had to hire a second attorney to help me. This was all while I had to get an order of protection against the father to protect me and Mike from him which I made Rita well aware of. Mikey and I are both here and doing well, no thanks to Ms. Daninger.
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07 Jul, 2023 by Anonymous
Well versed and competent. My only caution is to hang onto your pocket book. Her firm will bill you ridiculous charges. I'm sweating out a conservatorship for my daughter. Almost half the available funds have been eaten up by lawyers fees and costs. Never dealt with someone who charges you for copies and sends you several copies of the same pleading.
I'm even afraid to call and talk to her about this because I don't want the "protected person " to get charged e
verytime I have a question.
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19 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
Kelly Kral is a personable and well-spoken attorney who thoroughly answered my questions about the probate process. She was patient and a joy to speak with during my Probate Lawyers' Assistance Project consultation. I highly recommend this attorney.
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02 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
Ms. Kral was in charge of my husbands trust and was completely one sided and partial. I was constantly treated poorly while my step daughter was awarded everything she asked for. I was given deadlines my step daughter was not. Ms. Kral did not do her job.
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15 Sep, 2021 by Anonymous
Makes the estate planning experience understandable and easy. Not only a very knowledgeable person, but someone who actually cares about what YOU need.
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29 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
Failed to do the most BASIC and vital requirement for an attorney to do and cost me FOUR YEARS of time and wasted money for this. WHAT attorney does not do a certificate of service for court documents to prove it was served on the other party timely??? THEN when put to the task of proving to the court, right before trial, he provides a half a** buisness record BUT NO signed affidavit from the person who mailed and filed the court papers to prove it was delivered timely. Having my perfectly good claim barred after FOUR YEARS of work on it only to be dismissed for his failure. This was apparently not the ONLY time he did this in my case which allowed the Judge to not accept his credibility alone with just a business record as proof and no affidavit.
Not organized at all, failed to notify when canceling appointments, did not communicate about conference hearings scheduled or what issue it was regarding, kept having to resubmit documents, constantly a month or more late for scheduled due dates the court set for discovery, minimal work done at last minute, failed to disclose Expert Witness and provide a copy of the report to opposing AT ALL!! There is just too much to tell that I didnt know about because he failed to say anything to me which I had to find out about in opposings response they filed which I had to practically hound his office staff to send to me. Thats another thing, my new attorney that HE recommended to me had to call for my case file repeatedly and NEVER got a complete copy sent to this day, is riduculous. Sloppy and unprofessional work and pray he never does it again to anyone else specially when it is so emotionally charged because it involves a deceased loved one.
His response to the judges decision.....Thats disappointing to hear.
No YOU are disappointing Mr. Melo, the decision was tragic because it should have been an easy case for me to have justice against a thief but your sloppy work caused me to suffer more and a fraud to get away with it.
I say a fraud because later, the opposing party went on to admit in another court case that they lied about my claim never being mailed to them timely and that they did receive it but never opened it and blamed their attorney for not telling them to open it and read it.
No justice. Find another attorney people.
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01 Apr, 2024 by John
Terrible attorney who should have her bar license revoked. No way to get in touch with her as nobody answers the phone or their email accounts.
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27 Jun, 2012 by Jessica
Allyson did a great job of helping us prepare our estate planning documents. She was very good at explaining legal concepts so that we knew what we were doing and didn't get lost in the jargon. She kept us focused, and she and her staff followed up to make sure that we funded our trust and made all of the changes accurately.
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29 Feb, 2024 by Sarah
This guy is knowing and actively participating in a fraudulent scheme and conflict of interest for his client the Wings of Flight Foundation, and two disgraced Board members of the Falcon Warbirds Foundation. As a statutory agent at the ACC for both organizations, on a multi-member LLC with no EIN #.
Using the rejected filings on the ACC filed fraudulently by disgraced Board members, he created a Assignment of the Lease to gain control of a Historical World War II Landmark and instructed the parties to damage what property the Wings of Flight didn't want and take what they did want. Also, he collaborated with the Falcon Field Airport Director to deny the tenant access to their property and this allowed the disgraced board members to destroy evidence of their embezzlement, forgery, and theft.
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08 Feb, 2016 by Richard
Mr. Vasin is an extremely intelligent, thorough and thoughtful attorney. He explained in detail every aspect and resource needed in my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Maryann
Known Sandra for many years. She set up our family trust (one of us non-US citizen), coached me through serving as an executrix for a friend’s estate, and several other legal matters. She is a philanthropist and carrying human being. We both feel so comfortable with her and highly recommend her.
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09 Dec, 2021 by Darlene
I was referred to Sandra Gardner by another attorney as I needed someone to handle my interest as a beneficiary of my mother's trust. She was nice, quoted me a fee and told me she would send out a contract to sign and a copy of the demand letter and for me to email her all the contact information, which I did. It was the holiday weekend so I gave her a week to get back to me. After emailing her and going through the website, she finally emailed back and said she was sick, but if I still wanted to use her services, she would draw up the letter and have it for me the next morning. She never sent anything nor answered my email letting her know that I did not receive anything. If she didn't want to handle my case, she should have told me. I did contact the original law firm that referred her and let them know that it's reflects poorly on their law firm referring people who are flakes.
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28 Apr, 2024 by Dona m brashear
Elizabeth is awesome, we got a call saying they were gonna repo are motorhome because we had a laps in insurance, which we didn't. But they put forced insurance on us. Saying we didn't make are payments. She fixed everything in 3 weeks and everything has been reversed. I was so scared 67 years old. Never defaulted on a loan in my life. My credit score was gone defaulted on a major loan, was scared I was gonna wind up in the streets. She saved this old man's life. Life is good again thanks to her
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11 Jan, 2023 by Jayne browne
This law firm is a joke. Exorbitant fees and poor service. I am still dealing with the aftermath of the mess caused by them and their poor advice/actions. After years of dealing with them I fired them. Perhaps the addition of Benesch will help.
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30 Mar, 2022 by Josh larson
My grandmother passed away and Trevor White became the executor. I am an heir and was left quite a few things. Trevor White tried to say that items were not left to me and even sent me an email saying that he thought I only wanted those items for my parents, which wasn't true. As an executor, I didn't think it was any of his business what I did with items left to me. I could have chopped them up and burned them and it still wouldn't be any of his business. My grandmother left them to me, not Trevor White. He seems very arrogant and doesn't seem to like to be questioned. I don't trust the guy and I would never hire him for anything.
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10 Dec, 2024 by Mia
They refuse to provide service to me because I'm not a citizen
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10 Dec, 2024 by Kyle kennett
Nice people that work they help me with my concerns and putting me in the right direction I think them.
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25 Nov, 2024 by Ed tsyitee
I keep forgetting it's income based. So if you need legal help be sure your combined family income (CFI) is Broke. And even then it may be difficult to qualify. So you may have to be either Beyond Broke or Dirt Poor. The point is if you need legal help regardless of income you're not going to get it here. And any other resources they provide have you questioning whether or not you do have a legal issue.
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16 Jun, 2024 by Brian the mac
Did some work for me . Very professional easy to talk too
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23 May, 2023 by Sammie hone
Eileen is great and works hard for Wickenburg. If you need anything at all she’s always there to answer your questions. I would highly recommend her services
Thank you, Sammie Hone Realtor
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04 May, 2023 by George britter
Very good and fast.
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25 Jan, 2020 by Rebecca
I was extremely disappointed with the lack of interest and caring on the part of Paul Willman and his staff in preparing a trust. I consulted with Paul in July along with my ex-husband, Don. He assured us he could take care of the trust work we needed. What should have taken maybe 6-8 weeks dragged on for months. We were prompt whenever we were contacted for something, but no amount of prodding got the process going any faster. In the end we wrote large segments of it ourselves. Then the staff completely garbled it, causing us to have to carefully review each detail to be sure they had not messed it up again. Very bad service.
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20 Oct, 2019 by Terri
From our first meeting and right up until our final meeting, I felt very comfortable and knew I was in good hands. Paul is knowledgeable, easy going, yet in control. Those attributes made me feel at ease during a very difficult time in my life. His office staff was helpful, efficient and a pleasure to work with. Hopefully I won't need legal help again in the future, but if I do, I wouldn't hesitate to call Paul Willman.
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17 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous
Paul Willman was slow to respond, if he responded at all, and didn’t inform me about pertinent information regarding my case, whether out of incompetence or greediness, and fired me for my lack of confidence in him. And yes, I lacked confidence in him for good reasons.
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04 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr Beck was very patient with my case. He is an intelligent and funny guy. He knows the law and despite the case dragging on for a long time I am happy with the outcome.
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06 Dec, 2023 by Melony
This person is not willing to work. After hearing my case, he abruptly hang up the call on me. What did I do wrong? I do not know.
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16 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Beck was able to give me the best outcome/resolution to my problem. He was very kind when handling my case. I met with him several times throughout the process and he was always positive of the situation. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to the law. He is very patient, as he took the time to explain to me in pure detail the overall process. Mr. Beck is truly a professional. His communication skills are above standard as he is able to connect with the client. I was very impressed by his writing skills and his willingness to listen. Overall I was very satisfied with my experience with Mr. Beck and his team as they walked me through this process feeling like I always had a huge support and someone that actually cared.
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09 Apr, 2022 by Joshua bradley
Very rude and cruel, Candess Hunter is a Scrooge landowner. I have receipts that shows.
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19 Sep, 2019 by Kathy bracamonte
Did very well for me ,nice people
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12 May, 2018 by Logan howell
I owe this firm tremendously, they have given me back my life and fought tirelessly to do so. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
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05 Jan, 2014 by Diona
I retained him and met on a couple of occasions, he has failed to keep me informed as to the status of my pending divorce and custody dispute! Doesn't return phone calls, or emails. I wish I could get a refund to retain a true professional to handle my case...
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04 Jun, 2012 by Anonymous
I worked with Mike about eight months ago and had a very positive experience. He was attentive, trustworthy, and extremely knowledgeable. He returned phone calls and emails promptly and always offered excellent advice and counsel. He kept me in the loop at all times and handled my (rather difficult) case with care and confidence. In addition, he is extremely intelligent, kind, and his rates are more than reasonable. I highly recommend him, and would certainly hire him again.
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30 Mar, 2012 by Anonymous
This attorney has done several jobs for me. He handled my divorce and child custody agreement in a very professional and thoughtful manner. He was very prompt when returning all my phone calls and request for information on my case. I also found him to be very knowledgeable. He was kind and caring as well. He has also drawn up my will and updated it. I think that his fees are reasonable and fair for the services that he provides. I will use his services again if needed.
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19 Aug, 2024 by Rose jones
When I first met with Mr.Coronado I told him I needed someone that would go to bat and fight for me and my son. He did nothing less. Divorce, custody, and severence. All three fought and all three won. I would highly recommend this law firm for their fierceness, kindness and understanding.
100/100
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18 Jun, 2024 by Joseph calagna
I diddnt need it
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05 Jun, 2024 by James wegner
This guy is incompetent as they come. Ask around the mountain before you hire him
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29 Dec, 2010 by Anonymous
Believe it or not, I got sued four times and he won all four of them. His knowledge of the law, and court room presence intimidated the opposing lawyers. It seemed even the Judges respect him very much. I sleep better at knowing he is my attorney.
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05 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Won the case for me, but only after dragging it out well over a year. He even kept billing me for services rendered AFTER the verdict was announced and the case closed. He took a small $ case and inflated it until the cost were staggering!
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09 Feb, 2023 by Anonymous
I called this guy to see about writing up a contract for deed as the buyer. Unfortunately, the seller backed out. As I consulted with Mr. Pruett, he took the time to ask questions about my life. He was patient and kind. Everything that he was thinking about (such as trust, etc.), we had already done. He affirmed that we were on good ground and, while concerned about us being covered in our case, was never pushy. He seemed like a genuinely nice guy.
On an additional note, I am appreciative that some lawyers know what some lawyers know. I can't tell them strategy, timing, or anything else. Unfortunately, I have been around the block with lawyers. What I can say is, find an attorney you can trust and then trust them. I believe I can trust Mr. Pruett.
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11 Apr, 2017 by Laura
He wasted my time on a personal injury case. He was charming at first, he wanted my case and he wanted me to be loyal to him, so I was. He kept asking for more information which I provided and he kept putting me off. After several weeks of this, he said he did not want my case. He did not call to tell me. I had to call him to find this out. When I asked him why, he said I had a great case, but his partners decided because I did not want them to call my other attorney who charges me by the hour, and because I wanted to get answers for them, I am the type of person who will want to micro manage things too much. They must have something to hide if they don't want customers too involved.
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21 Sep, 2023 by Kenny
A con man hired Denice on his brothers behalf due to the brother having dementia. Power of attorney was already granted to other family members who had been taking care of the brother for years. Denice is now being investigated by the AZ State Bar due to accepting a case where POA already existed as she is deeply unthorough or irretrievably stupid. Maybe it's time to retire Denice.
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03 Oct, 2015 by Lisa
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. She was one of three Tucson attorneys who were recommended when I was caught up in an ugly (and emotionally draining) lawsuit. Denice is thorough, tough and very protective of her clients. She doesn't always tell me what I want to hear but her honest appraisals have been invaluable. It has been a great comfort knowing she's "got my back".
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04 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous
He takes money, then doesn't do the work he was hired to do, doesn't contact you, lies about it, and tries to get away with it.
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11 Mar, 2020 by Mike c
I hired Russell and I recommend him. He understood my situation quickly and gave me concise advice.
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28 Jul, 2022 by Null: ɨnđɨffɇɍɇnŧ đɨsŧøɍŧɨøn;vexare
Scammer
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28 Apr, 2024 by Dona m brashear
Elizabeth is awesome, we got a call saying they were gonna repo are motorhome because we had a laps in insurance, which we didn't. But they put forced insurance on us. Saying we didn't make are payments. She fixed everything in 3 weeks and everything has been reversed. I was so scared 67 years old. Never defaulted on a loan in my life. My credit score was gone defaulted on a major loan, was scared I was gonna wind up in the streets. She saved this old man's life. Life is good again thanks to her
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11 Jan, 2023 by Jayne browne
This law firm is a joke. Exorbitant fees and poor service. I am still dealing with the aftermath of the mess caused by them and their poor advice/actions. After years of dealing with them I fired them. Perhaps the addition of Benesch will help.
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30 Mar, 2022 by Josh larson
My grandmother passed away and Trevor White became the executor. I am an heir and was left quite a few things. Trevor White tried to say that items were not left to me and even sent me an email saying that he thought I only wanted those items for my parents, which wasn't true. As an executor, I didn't think it was any of his business what I did with items left to me. I could have chopped them up and burned them and it still wouldn't be any of his business. My grandmother left them to me, not Trevor White. He seems very arrogant and doesn't seem to like to be questioned. I don't trust the guy and I would never hire him for anything.
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02 Apr, 2018 by Ken and alicia lund
Neat historic courthouse in southeastern Arizona.
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What an Estate Planning Lawyer Can Do for You
An estate planning lawyer helps individuals plan for the management and distribution of their assets after death or during incapacitation. Their services involve drafting important legal documents, such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Estate planning attorneys work to ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes, minimize tax liabilities, and avoid probate court. They also help clients plan for potential long-term care needs and protect their estate from being diminished by healthcare costs.
By working with an estate planning lawyer, you can have peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be cared for and that your estate will be managed efficiently and according to your desires.
When Should I Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer?
Hiring an estate planning lawyer is beneficial in many situations, especially when you want to ensure that your assets are handled properly after death. Common reasons to hire an estate planning lawyer include:
- Drafting a will: If you want to clearly define how your assets will be distributed after death, an attorney can draft a legally sound will.
- Creating a trust: For those looking to avoid probate or provide for loved ones over time, setting up a trust can help manage the distribution of assets.
- Planning for incapacity: An estate lawyer can help draft powers of attorney and healthcare directives so that your financial and medical decisions are made by someone you trust if you become incapacitated.
- Minimizing estate taxes: If your estate is large, a lawyer can help create strategies to reduce or eliminate federal and state estate taxes.
- Special circumstances: If you have minor children, blended families, or complex assets like businesses, an estate planning lawyer can create tailored solutions.
- Guardianship or conservatorship: If you want to designate guardians for minor children or ensure proper care for incapacitated adults, an attorney can help.
Hiring an estate planning lawyer is especially important if your estate is complex or if you want to ensure that your wishes are properly followed.
What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Do?
An estate planning lawyer provides a range of services designed to help you organize your affairs and ensure your estate is managed according to your wishes. They can:
- Draft wills and trusts: Creating legally binding documents that dictate how your assets will be distributed and managed.
- Create powers of attorney and healthcare directives: Appointing someone to make financial or medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
- Minimize taxes: Developing strategies to reduce estate taxes, gift taxes, and other financial liabilities for your heirs.
- Help avoid probate: Structuring your estate plan to avoid probate, which can save time and money for your beneficiaries.
- Advise on long-term care planning: Helping you plan for potential healthcare needs in the future, including Medicaid planning and protecting assets from being depleted by nursing home costs.
- Assist with beneficiary designations: Ensuring that life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and other financial instruments are correctly designated.
- Handle probate and estate administration: If a loved one has passed away, an estate planning lawyer can help guide you through the probate process or act as an executor.
How Are Estate Planning Lawyers Paid?
Estate planning lawyers typically charge for their services in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of your estate and the type of services you need. Common payment structures include:
- Flat fee: Many estate planning services, such as drafting a will or trust, are charged on a flat-fee basis. The fee covers all work related to preparing the document.
- Hourly rate: For more complex planning, such as estate tax strategy or trust administration, lawyers may charge by the hour. Rates vary based on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Retainer: Some lawyers require a retainer for more complex cases, such as ongoing trust management or estate administration. The retainer is an upfront payment that covers future legal services.
It’s important to discuss fees with your lawyer upfront to avoid unexpected costs.
How Much Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring an estate planning lawyer depends on the complexity of your estate and the services you require. Here are some general guidelines:
- Simple wills or powers of attorney: A straightforward will or power of attorney may cost between $300 and $1,500, depending on your location and the lawyer’s experience.
- Trust creation: Establishing a trust, such as a living trust or revocable trust, can cost between $1,000 and $3,000 or more, depending on the complexity of your assets and estate planning needs.
- Comprehensive estate planning packages: Some lawyers offer packages that include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, which may range from $2,000 to $5,000 or more, depending on the estate’s complexity.
- Hourly rates: For ongoing services like estate administration or tax planning, lawyers may charge hourly rates ranging from $150 to $500 or more, depending on the lawyer’s experience.
Always get a clear estimate of costs during your initial consultation to ensure the services fit within your budget.
Top Questions to Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer
Before hiring an estate planning lawyer, it’s important to ask questions to ensure they are the right fit for your needs. Here are key questions to ask during your consultation:
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What is your experience with estate planning?
Ensure the lawyer has substantial experience drafting wills, creating trusts, and handling other estate planning services. -
How will you charge for your services?
Clarify whether the lawyer charges a flat fee or by the hour and ask for a detailed estimate of costs. -
What strategies do you recommend for my estate?
A good lawyer should be able to explain the best strategies for minimizing taxes, avoiding probate, and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. -
How often should I update my estate plan?
Ask how frequently you should revisit your estate plan, especially if your financial situation or family dynamics change. -
Do you offer ongoing support or updates?
Some lawyers provide periodic reviews or updates to ensure your estate plan stays current with changes in your circumstances or the law. -
How will you help my beneficiaries if something happens to me?
Ensure the lawyer is willing to guide your heirs through the estate administration process or help manage your trust after you’re gone.
How to Check the Credibility of an Estate Planning Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a credible estate planning lawyer, follow these steps:
- Verify their state bar license: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing, with no history of disciplinary actions.
- Look for estate planning certifications: Some lawyers are certified as estate planning specialists, which indicates they have extensive knowledge in this area of law.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Online reviews on sites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell can provide insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and client satisfaction.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from previous clients who can speak to their expertise and client service.
- Check for membership in professional organizations: Lawyers who are members of organizations like the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) or the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) often have a strong reputation in the field.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To get the most out of your first meeting with an estate planning lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:
- List of assets and liabilities: Provide a detailed inventory of your assets, including real estate, bank accounts, retirement funds, investments, and personal property, as well as any debts you may have.
- List of beneficiaries: Be ready to discuss who you want to receive your assets and in what proportions. This includes naming guardians for minor children if applicable.
- Existing estate documents: Bring copies of any existing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, or other relevant estate planning documents.
- Questions about your estate goals: Write down your goals, such as avoiding probate, reducing taxes, or setting up charitable donations, so your lawyer can tailor a plan to meet your needs.
- Information on medical and financial decision-makers: Be prepared to discuss who you want to appoint for healthcare and financial decisions if you become incapacitated.
By being well-prepared, you can ensure a productive consultation and begin building a comprehensive estate plan that meets your needs and protects your loved ones.
