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22 Jan, 2020 by Anonymous
Richard Bellah and his staff was so wonderful at handling our adoption. They made everything so easy to understand. We are forever grateful for their help.
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30 Jan, 2019 by Anonymous
I went to this lawyer to seek advice for a divorce from my abusive husband who threatened to kill me if I tried to divorce him. I have audio recordings of him being violent aggressive and threatening my well-being. I explained this is the reason I am afraid to file for divorce and would need a civil order of protection before I could file. I have years of evidence of abuse and Bellah told me it doesn’t matter if my husband beat me and threatened me a year ago, a judge will ask what is he doing right now that puts your life in imminent physical danger ? I excused myself after 15 min. Silly me. I should have waited till he actually kills me before seeking an order of protection.
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18 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
Richard Bellah spent little time on our matter and seemed to know nothing about our case. He didn't return calls and just wanted our money.
Go any where else.
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07 Jan, 2019 by Kathy
Hired West Hunsaker to restate my Trust and he was very personable, tentative to details and explained things in simple everyday language making things easy to understand. I would definitely work with Mr. Hunsaker again and highly recommend him to others.
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19 Aug, 2013 by Chris
Very satisfied with Mr. Hunsaker's work. We really needed to get our estate planning/living will in order and he made the process easy and was very thorough. I was impressed with his ability to explain things in a way that my wife and I could easily understand. It's a process that we have avoided for too long and can be a little uncomfortable, but he put us at ease. MHK has the reputation as being the best in Estate Planning and after working with Mr. Hunsaker, we agree with that assessment.
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20 Jun, 2013 by J
Very dissatisfied extremely expensive and only cares when he thinks you may refer more clients in. I can not express how poor we were treated. Would NEVER recommend them
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31 Jul, 2018 by George
I have used Terry for several business related issues.He has always been a true professional and has gave me sound advice which has helped me immensely.I would recommend his services to anyone.He has also reffered me to other attorneys in areas that he is not fully experienced in.I have been completely happy.
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05 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous
I talked to Terry about a divorce I was going through. He seemed experienced, but seemed very zoned out like he wasn’t comprehending what I was saying. He kept getting my case confused with a will which didn’t make any sense. His assistant also seemed disorganized. I felt very uncomfortable dealing with him.
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18 Mar, 2014 by Michael
I am a Special Real Estate Commissioner and worked with Terrance Mead on a difficult Divorce case. His office always communicated with me about the case and what the next steps were. Terrance Mead and his staff are very professional and really worked hard for our client! Their attention to detail, advice and professionalism were amazing. I look forward to working with Terrance & his staff in the future and would recommend them for anyone going through a divorce!
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18 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
Never returned my calls. Suggested that I obtain another attorney, because my situation would be to time consuming
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14 Jul, 2020 by Michael
Michelle handled my legal needs in terms of estate management and disbursement of benefits and all fudiciary responsibilities that I needed to fulfill as the Personal Representative of my brother's estate. Very professional, knowlegeble, and caring.
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13 Dec, 2017 by Morgan
I woul recommend Michelle M Lauer to anyone and everyone who needs assistance with a guardianship issue. Michelle went out of her way to help us with a most difficult medical guardianship for my young adult daughter. The support and guidance she gave us was truly impeccable, we were never rushed she took as much time as needed to make she explained each step of the process. I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted to make sure I understood what was going on. Michelle is truly an awesome attorney and you won't be disappointed.
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23 Oct, 2018 by Carole
My brother lived in AZ and I live in CO. When he passed I became his personal representative. We weren't really sure we needed an attorney, but Jennifer was recommended and we engaged her. That was the smartest decision we made.
She was able to explain and guide me through the process, which was significantly more complex than I had ever imagined.
When the situation took a turn for the worse and became contentious she provided valuable guidance and advice and worked tirelessly to resolve the issues. She and her staff listened and understood my concerns and helped me work through them. They also helped me stay centered and focused on the important issues.
She and her staff were always available to answer questions and provide assistance. This was especially helpful since I did not live in AZ. Their communications with me were always clear and concise whether they were explaining something or forwarding me documents. I received the information I needed and, when necessary, very detailed instructions on what was required.
She was always mindful of managing her and her staff's time to try and keep the costs down. She made sure I was aware of the status of the important issues, but did not keep me updated on the status of every little item which helped keep the costs down. If, however, I had any questions she and her staff were always available and would answer all my questions.
They were always supportive and understanding and worked very hard and diligently to help me through this process which has been going on for over 15 months.
Jennifer and her staff exceeded my expectations in all areas and I cannot thank them enough for all that they have done.
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11 Oct, 2016 by Anonymous
Jennifer was hired to represent me in our nightmare of a case against cps. We were wrongly accused with no evidence and Jennifer did everything in her power to prove that. She knew what she was doing and how to respond to cps and their lies. She never gave up, always working hard to prove their lies wrong. She was professional, caring, informative, hard working and completely committed to my case. She was constantly thinking a step ahead of cps.
Although my case has gone on for 2 years, she never gave up or stopped caring. Even though the case is not closed yet, my kids are back at home where they belong. When the kids came home she genuinely celebrated with our family!! She was excited to meet and hug our kids.
If you want a lawyer who will fight for you, knows what they are doing, genuinely cares and knows how the system works.. Look no further, this IS who you should hire!!
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20 May, 2015 by Janet
I hired Jennifer to help me get my share of an asset from my fathers estate. She proposed to get a written agreement between myself and the other beneficiaries, but failed to inform me that the trust attorney added language to the agreement she knew was unacceptable to me. She then lied and said she told me of the added language. She later suggested to correct the language we amend the agreement and wanted to charge me for the time and effort. The sale of the asset eventually happened without help from her. It was a very unpleasant experience. She seemed distracted and communication was poor. In fairness it may have been a staffing problem but ultimately she should be in control of what is happening in her name.
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18 May, 2022 by T c
Michael is knowledgeable and straight to the point. He created a family Trust and assisted with what needed to be done with my father's Trust and property after his passing. I recommend Mr Chambers if you need an attorney.
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15 Jul, 2021 by L dee
His office is very disorganized, he lost the copy of our Estate planning which we paid several thousand dollars for.
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28 Aug, 2020 by Nancy blagg
24 Nov, 2021 by John shari
Jared helped me with my uncle's estate planning... He did a great job and gave us some great advice.
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09 Jul, 2020 by Sharon ragsdale
Receptionist not helpful on giving even a range of what the cost could be for a simple uncontested small estate probate. No free consult, not even 15 minutes (most offer 30). Have to pay $300 up front just to talk to the guy for a few minutes find out what that range might be and if he'd be a good fit. Ummm No.
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05 Feb, 2019 by Teri
I had an issue involving my late mother's estate and spoke with several attorneys before I was referred to Mr. Holland. Within a few short minutes of speaking with Mr. Holland, it was clear that he really knew what he was talking about. He told me how to avoid a costly probate. He even mentioned some potential pitfalls that I might encounter (some of which I actually did) and his advice helped me know what to do. I cannot express how glad I am that I spoke with Mr. Holland before trying this on my own. My consult was worth every penny.
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14 Mar, 2020 by Jamie robertson
I have known Stephen for many years. He is extremely ethical and knowledgeable. More than that he cares! I have seen him help so many of my clients. When I needed him, he was there for me... I would highly recommend Stephen as he will be there for you. More than that he is highly skilled in Estate, Trust and Probate.
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25 Apr, 2019 by Daniela titus
Emily made it super easy to set up our living trust and wills. Thank you!
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22 Mar, 2019 by Terrence luebbert
They do not know basic math, and do not do what they are asked.
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31 Jan, 2012 by Anonymous
Mr. Dagilis stepped in after another unscrupulous attorney cost my friends a LOT of money. He was on their side and did the best he could for them. He got them away from a crooked fiduciary and got them back home after being in assisted living (at a cost of over $5000/month). He has been wonderful!! I would recommend him highly!
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19 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
Mr. Dagilis has a sound knowledge of family law but he is light on experience when it comes to trial lawyering. He was not willing to do whatever it took to get a result.
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19 Oct, 2016 by Nancy
Angela is very knowledgeable and pays close attention to important details. She is good at reviewing the trust every few years to update any changes. I highly recommend her. Dr. Nancy O'Connor
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05 Sep, 2024 by Penny womack
I have had a great experience with the entire staff at Mull and Brown during my recent divorce. They are quick to act very knowledgeable and get things done quickly. Penny a Womack
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26 Jul, 2024 by Jared bristow
23 Feb, 2024 by Barbara jo reams
Wonderful people. Professional, friendly, competent. Stephanie and Clint made a confusing process understandable and stress free. Highly recommend and will go back to them again.
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24 Aug, 2024 by Mason markham
17 Aug, 2024 by Moonis
20 Jul, 2024 by Roselyn bartolomeo
Terrible service
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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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19 Mar, 2022 by Carole ferrato
Excellent lawyer, can't say enough great things about Craig Collins!
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08 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
Was blunt, unhelpful and cut me off during the final part of the very brief couple minute initial discussion we had, clearly seeing me as a waste of his time, and said "I've got to run", in the middle of me speaking. Couldn't allow for any final professional closure of our conversation and had to interject with I've got to go. Not very cordial or professional way to deal with a potential client. I felt like I was a waste of his time from the moment I started speaking to him. He never seemed to want to take the time to understand what was going on from the very beginning. Would not recommend his services based on my first impression.
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22 Jul, 2015 by Pat
Mr. Udall helped me with a probate for my father. He made a very difficult and complicated situation easy for me. Call him if you need a smart and understanding lawyer.
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05 May, 2014 by Carmela
I needed to do a will and powers of attorney after my divorce. I found Mr. Udall to be extremely patient with my many questions, issues, and taking the effort to understand my personal situation and concerns. He took his valuable time with me, and never gave me the impression that I was on a fast-ticking time clock.
He was prompt on returning my calls and provided all completed paperwork on the exact date he had arranged with me. He impressed me tremendously, and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to anyone.
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22 Jan, 2024 by Patricia
Andrew and his team are very professional. He came highly recommended by several top doctors in Arizona. His team was very thorough and gives you a great estate planning product in the end. This is his area of expertise and you don't have to have millions to get a well planned estate. Great attorney who knows trust and wills!
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30 Nov, 2023 by Michael
I was very impressed with the ease of setting up my Trust. I met with Andrew via zoom, all docs were reviewed and submitted, dates scheduled to sign, the hardest part was deciding who gets what. I was very pleased with Andrew and his office performance.
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01 Jul, 2022 by Laura
I had been in communication with Andrew regarding an issue and we spoke on the phone and exchanged several emails about the next steps. Then he stopped communicating, all together. I reached out multiple times and he failed to call me back. Very unprofessional. I have MetLife Legal Plans in which they will pay upon completion, if that was going to be a problem for Andrew, he never indicated that to begin with.
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20 Apr, 2016 by Jim and jo
We had a trust done a few years ago but because the company was located in Phoenix, we decided to make an appointment with Katrina Hillman who has a satellite office in our community.
We are so glad we made that decision and choice. Katrina has been very diligent in understanding our needs and making changes as they occur. Her advice has been invaluable...
I do not hesitate to recommend Katrina to friends and new comers to our community. She has always gone the extra mile to make our decisions doable.
Great Attorney and staff. No complaints here...
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02 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Would not recommend Hillman for estate planning services. We got documents from her that, eventually, became outdated and in need of revision. We had moved across town by then and went to other counsel to get fresh versions done--he was able to point out numerous defects in the construction of our estate plans that would have become costly obstacles for our survivors had we passed away with the original plans in effect that Hillman prepared. We feel we wasted money on her.
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30 May, 2012 by Adam
My wife and I recently worked with Katrina to establish a trust for our family. She was extremely helpful and knowledgable. She answered all our questions without talking down to us or talking over our heads. We never felt rushed throughout the entire process. She seemed genuinely interested in our individual situtation and preparing documents that best fit our needs. Our initial consultation was free and the final documents were prepared for a flat fee so we new exactly what we were getting and what it was going to cost before we ever had to pay a penny. I would highly recommend her to anybody searching for estate planning advice and services.
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19 Jul, 2023 by Steven debonis
05 Dec, 2022 by Drzoltan vajo
04 Feb, 2019 by Ben bethel
They'll only take your money...
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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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05 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous
I hired Joy for a custody case with my ex husband, she was extremely unprofessional both with me and him. She milked the retainer and charged me enormous fees for miscellaneous items and "copies" and would want to call me in to discuss my case only to talk about herself half the time and have me repeat myself with information multiple times so she can charge me $250 and hour for consulting. I did not feel like she cared about the best interest of my children or me but was only trying to make the most money from our case.
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20 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous
Joy gave my spouse half truths throughout her representation, causing more animosity than necessary. She would not reply in a timely manner to cancel trials, therefore opposing counsel would devote a week or more in trial preparation. Accordingly, this tactic would raise attorney fees for opposing counsel and gave her access to opposing counsel's exhibits which Joy never filed. She would miss the exhibit deadlines. Joy would not give any indication she was canceling a trial and still never provided exhibits . I did not consult with her, but I had to choose "consulted" to submit this. If you would prefer an attorney that does not give you the full truth and charge you hourly, she's your person.
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23 May, 2016 by Tim
Joy helped me a great deal getting through a difficult divorce. She was succinct with answers to all my questions and performed to the highest standard in court. During my most stressful times, she has been there for me. I could not ask for more from my lawyer.
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21 Jun, 2024 by Jamison clark
Jane did an incredible job with my case. It was really complicated and she researched all of the legal issues and made sure she was ready for every hearing. She gave me her cell number so I could text her and she was really fast answering my questions. I would recommend her!
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07 Jun, 2024 by Hilda
She screwed me big time so many errors in my petition. Does not know what she's doing. Her and her paralegal can't communicate at all. You'll loose your case and money. Don't hire
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24 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous
Ms. Jacobs served as my legal representation in family court proceedings involving my daughter being taken from her custodial parent by the state. She was honest and realistic in her evaluation and consistently provided practical and concise advice. I should also point out that she was the ONLY person involved in the situation who I never had difficulty keeping in contact with. Getting the attention of the state's overloaded case manager was often impossible, but Ms. Jacobs never failed to respond in a timely manner.
Although I had to reduce my expectations for gaining custody simply as a result of Arizona's legislative disregard for what I would interpret as "common sense" (specifically, returning a child to a parent who has a history of multiple dependencies stemming from their illegal drug usage), Ms. Jacobs empowered me to go as far as the system is designed to allow. I'm left in a highly advantageous position if the other parent ever steps out of line again.
She is reliable, pragmatic and an effective communicator.
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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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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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07 Jun, 2015 by Anonymous
Do not hire David Polan to represent you if you want an aggressive attorney that will advocate for you! I no longer trusted David when I had to do the leg work in my case. I had to tell him what I wanted said and argued in court instead of him doing his job. His communication is horrible and the only way to get a timely response is to call the office. While he may be knowledgeable in family law none of his actions proved to me that he cared what was happening in my case and that I just had to deal with it. I was not informed of happenings in my case to the degree I would expect from an attorney. I would expect detailed information and would only receive general information. Bottom line is that he did not care to put time or energy into representing my interest.
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11 Mar, 2015 by Zenaida
I have had Mr. Polan twice and by far is a amazing Lawyer. Best way to describe Mr. Polan, he is the Dr House of lawyers!! He knows what he is doing and will not sugar coat it. He is caring. Be honest with him and h. Will fight for you!
If you want someone to do their job amd fight for your family Mr. Polan is your guy. Hes there to do his job right. His secretary as well is caring and i promise these two will not let you down!!
Thank you David Polan for all you have done for my family!
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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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10 May, 2018 by Katherine
Husband and I called Kay at the recommendation of the local Veteran's Affairs office. Our Vet son is mentally incapacitated and Ms. Nehring was more impressed with her canned responses than listening to the needs of an Arizonan/Vet whose disability benefits are being stolen.
Oh, well.
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15 May, 2011 by Christa
my husband and I are dual military (both in the Marines) and we allowed my mother to let our children visit her for a month. she refused and tried to gain custody. we rushed from california to texas and we were absolutely frantic and scared. we went from the sheriff to the court houses and to other lawyers looking for help. kay was the answer to our prayers. she immediately took us on and worked on our case from 8am to 5pm every day for about about 2 weeks. she was there for emotional support and helped my husband and i grow as individuals,a couple and family. there was no resource she didn't look into and no stone unturned to help us. i don't know where we would have been without her. she will always remain in our hearts and we are grateful for her every single day. if we didn't have kay on our side we probably would not have got our children back.
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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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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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23 Jan, 2022 by Robert hoagland
Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
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15 Jan, 2019 by Wendy
My father set up a special needs trust fund for me with Attorney Gerald Hunt. My father passed away 5/31/2018. The money in the special needs trust fund is still not available to me as of 1/15/2019. I contacted Mr. Hunt by letter in November of 2018 asking for information that was needed for the Section 8 program I am enrolled in. I clearly specified the information needed for my Section 8 worker and requested that the information be supplied by 11/20/2018. I received no response. I called Mr. Hunt's office in December, asking to speak to him. I was told he was out of the office. I called twice more before a date and a time was set up for me to talk to Mr. Hunt on the following week. In the meantime I received a letter from Section 8 stating that they needed information from the attorney handling the special needs trust fund in order to process my Section 8 information. When I finally talked to Mr. Hunt, for all of five minutes, he agreed to fax the information to Section 8 in a few days. He transferred me to his secretary to take care of setting up the fax number for Section 8. I also asked his secretary to email me a copy of the information sent to Section 8. I also sent Mr. Hunt an email detailing what exactly was needed to be sent to Section 8. A few days later I received a copy of the information sent to Section 8. The information didn't include the list of what the special needs trust fund couldn't be used for, which was the most important piece of information that needed to be sent. I had specified this in my letter sent in November and in the email sent after I spoke with Mr. Hunt. So I had to contact Mr. Hunt's office again to get that information sent to Section 8.
Mr Hunt charges for every contact made to his office. The money comes out of the funds being set up for my special needs trust fund. I am being charged for the November letter that was ignored, the phone calls I made to Mr. Hunt's office and the extra call I had to make so that his office would send the all the information I specified to Section 8.
If Mr. Hunt had responded to my November letter, I would not have needed to contact his office in December, calls I will also be charged for. I don't believe this is ethical.
In addition, in an earlier bill, I was charged for a phone call to his office regarding a dental bill. This is not accurate. I called to see when I would receive paperwork about accessing a special needs trust fund which Mr. Hunt had told me he would send me at a meeting about my father's will held the first week in June. The secretary told me I would receive the paperwork after the meeting with the trustee which was to be held the next day. Not only is the notation on this earlier bill incorrect, I still have not received paperwork telling me how to access my special needs trust fund when it is finally set up.
In letters I have received from Mr. Hunt's office, there have been a number of inaccuracies, including incorrect monetary amounts, incorrect name of one of my Father's accounts which was with Unify Credit Union but was incorrectly called Unity Bank, and address errors. This is not what I would expect from a professional legal office.
I live in Minnesota and Mr. Hunt works out of Arizona, which means I can't just make an appointment and go see him and get my questions resolved. He has not been clear, helpful, or responsive, causing me to have to make unnecessary additional contacts which I will be billed for. I read online that the cost for a simple probate is usually $1,500.00. Mr. Hunt's charges are nearly $2,000.00 so far. I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone.
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What a Probate Lawyer Can Do for You
A probate lawyer assists with the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. This often involves guiding executors (if a will exists) or beneficiaries (if no will exists) through the probate process to settle the estate according to the deceased’s wishes or applicable laws. Probate lawyers can help validate the will, distribute assets, resolve disputes among heirs, handle outstanding debts or taxes, and ensure the estate is legally and efficiently administered.
Whether you’re an executor of an estate or an heir facing probate proceedings, a probate lawyer can help you navigate the often-complex legal process to ensure the estate is settled correctly.
When Should I Hire a Probate Lawyer?
You should consider hiring a probate lawyer when you are responsible for managing the estate of a deceased individual, especially in the following situations:
- The estate has substantial assets: If the estate includes significant assets like real estate, investments, or business interests, legal assistance is often necessary to handle the distribution properly.
- The will is being contested: If there are disputes among heirs regarding the validity of the will or the division of assets, a probate lawyer can help resolve the conflict.
- The estate includes complex or unclear provisions: If the will contains complicated instructions or there are no clear beneficiaries, a lawyer can ensure that the estate is administered according to legal requirements.
- There is no will (intestate estate): When a person dies without a will, the estate is subject to intestacy laws, which determine how assets are distributed. A probate lawyer can help navigate this process.
- Debt or tax issues exist: If the estate owes significant debts or is subject to estate taxes, a probate lawyer can help ensure debts are paid appropriately and taxes are minimized.
- Probate disputes: If family members or other parties are disputing the distribution of assets or challenging the executor's actions, legal representation is crucial to defending your rights and ensuring the estate is handled properly.
Hiring a probate lawyer early in the process can help avoid costly mistakes and ensure the estate is settled efficiently.
What Does a Probate Lawyer Do?
A probate lawyer provides a wide range of legal services to help manage and settle an estate. Their tasks can include:
- Validating the will: Filing the will with the probate court and ensuring its legal validity.
- Guiding executors or administrators: Advising the person responsible for managing the estate on their duties, including inventorying assets, notifying creditors, and paying debts.
- Filing necessary paperwork: Preparing and submitting the legal documents required to initiate and complete the probate process.
- Resolving disputes: Mediating or litigating disputes among heirs or between beneficiaries and executors, including challenges to the will or disagreements over asset distribution.
- Handling debt and tax matters: Ensuring that outstanding debts, taxes, and estate taxes are properly calculated and paid from the estate’s assets.
- Distributing assets: Ensuring that assets are distributed to the beneficiaries according to the will or intestacy laws, and that all legal requirements are fulfilled.
- Closing the estate: Completing the final steps of the probate process, including filing a final accounting with the court and formally closing the estate.
How Are Probate Lawyers Paid?
Probate lawyers typically charge for their services based on the complexity of the estate and the nature of the legal work involved. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rate: Most probate lawyers charge by the hour, with rates depending on the lawyer’s experience and the complexity of the estate. Hourly rates can range from $150 to $500 or more.
- Flat fee: For simple estates or straightforward probate tasks, some lawyers may charge a flat fee that covers all of the necessary legal work.
- Percentage of the estate: In some states, probate lawyers are allowed to charge a percentage of the estate's value as their fee. This percentage typically ranges from 2% to 5%, depending on the size of the estate and state regulations.
- Retainer fee: Some lawyers may require an upfront retainer fee, which is billed against as the probate process progresses.
It’s important to clarify the fee structure during your initial consultation to understand how you will be charged and avoid unexpected costs.
How Much Does a Probate Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a probate lawyer depends on several factors, including the complexity of the estate, the type of legal issues involved, and the lawyer’s fee structure. General cost estimates include:
- Simple estates: For estates with straightforward assets and no disputes, probate legal fees can range from $2,500 to $10,000, depending on the lawyer's fees and the state's probate laws.
- Complex estates: For larger or more complicated estates with multiple properties, business interests, or disputes, probate costs can exceed $10,000 and may reach $20,000 or more.
- Hourly rates: If charged by the hour, expect rates between $150 and $500, depending on the lawyer’s expertise and geographic location.
- Percentage fees: In some cases, a probate lawyer may charge 2% to 5% of the estate’s value, particularly for larger estates or those involving complex legal matters.
Always ask for a clear estimate of fees during your initial consultation to understand the total cost of probate representation.
Top Questions to Ask a Probate Lawyer
Before hiring a probate lawyer, it’s essential to ask the right questions to ensure you’re hiring someone qualified to handle your estate needs. Key questions include:
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Will you be handling my case personally?
In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle some aspects of your case, so it’s important to know who will be working on your probate case. -
What are potential challenges we may face?
A good lawyer will be able to anticipate possible issues, such as will contests or creditor claims, and explain how they would handle them.
How to Check the Credibility of a Probate Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a reputable probate lawyer, follow these steps to check their credentials and experience:
- Verify their state bar status: Check with your state’s bar association to confirm the lawyer is licensed to practice and has no history of disciplinary action.
- Look for probate experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in probate law and have experience handling estates of similar complexity.
- Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for online reviews on platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell to see what past clients have said about the lawyer’s probate experience.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be able to provide references from past clients who can vouch for their professionalism and expertise in handling probate matters.
- Look for membership in professional organizations: Membership in organizations like the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA) or the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) can indicate a lawyer's commitment to estate and probate law.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a probate lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:
- A copy of the will or trust (if applicable): Bring any estate planning documents left by the deceased, including wills, trusts, or powers of attorney.
- List of assets and debts: Prepare a detailed list of the deceased’s assets (e.g., real estate, bank accounts, investments) and outstanding debts (e.g., loans, mortgages, credit cards).
- Death certificate: Bring a certified copy of the deceased person’s death certificate.
- Contact information for heirs and beneficiaries: Have a list of all individuals or entities named in the will or who are entitled to inherit under intestacy laws.
- Questions about the probate process: Write down any questions you have about the process, costs, and potential issues you might face.
- Relevant financial records: If available, bring any relevant financial documents, such as bank statements, property deeds, and tax returns.
By coming prepared, you can ensure a productive consultation and allow the lawyer to provide the best advice for your situation.
