A guardianship lawyer helps families get court authority to care for a minor or an adult who can no longer make decisions — and explains less restrictive alternatives.

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Sinkin Law Office

·San Antonio, TX·Attorneys

Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

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Gunderson Law Group, P.C.

·Tempe, AZ·Attorneys

Estate Planning & Asset Protection Our Estate Planning and Asset Protection attorneys, licensed in Arizona and Nevada, can help you enjoy and protect your property while you

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Jaburg & Wilk Pc

·Scottsdale, AZ·Attorneys

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Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, P.C.

·Phoenix, AZ·Attorneys

Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, P.C. has been providing top quality legal work to the Greater Phoenix area in Arizona since 1987 without the increased costs and bureaucracy of larger law firms. I

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Joan Bundy Law

·Chandler, AZ·Attorneys

Chandler divorce attorney serving the entire Phoenix Valley, including Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, and Sun Lakes Joan Bundy Law is a Chandler, Arizona-based law firm tha

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Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, P.C.

·Mesa, AZ·Attorneys

Gunderson, Denton & Peterson, P.C. has been providing top quality legal work to the Greater Phoenix area in Arizona since 1987 without the increased costs and bureaucracy of larger la

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Charlotte C. Johnson Law, PLLC

·Tempe, AZ·Attorneys

Elder Law of Arizona is located in Tempe, AZ, and is dedicated to providing quality legal services in the following practice areas: Elder Law Attorney Tempe AZ Estate Planning Attorney

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Asset Protection Planning in Arizona

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Blended Family Estate Planning in Arizona

Arizona blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.

Business Succession Planning in Arizona

Arizona business succession requires coordinated estate + business planning — buy-sell agreements, life insurance funding, key-person insurance, and gradual transition plans. Without it, families lose businesses to taxes, disputes, or chaos.

Charitable Trusts in Arizona

Arizona charitable trusts combine philanthropy with tax planning. Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs) provide income / estate / gift tax benefits.

Digital-Asset Estate Planning in Arizona

Arizona digital-asset planning is governed by RUFADAA (adopted in 48 states) — fiduciaries can access digital accounts only if user explicitly consented. Without planning, families lose access to email, photos, crypto, and online accounts.

Spouse's Elective Share in Arizona

Arizona elective share: Community property state — surviving spouse owns 1/2 of community automatically.

Estate-Tax Planning in Arizona

Arizona estates may face federal estate tax (40% above ~$13.99M / individual in 2025) plus state estate or inheritance tax — most estates use lifetime gifting + trusts to minimize tax.

Guardianship and Conservatorship in Arizona

Arizona guardianship cases — for minors, incapacitated adults, or both — are heard in Superior Court (Probate Division). Process requires petition, evaluation, hearing, ongoing reporting.

Healthcare Directives in Arizona

Arizona healthcare directives: Health Care Power of Attorney + Living Will + Mental Health Care POA.

Heirs' Property in Arizona

Arizona heirs' property — land passed without a will or proper estate planning, owned by multiple heirs as tenants-in-common — has caused significant land loss in Black + low-income families. UPHPA partition reform helps.

Intestate Succession in Arizona: What Happens If You Die Without a Will

If you die in Arizona without a will, the state's intestate succession law decides who gets what — not you. Spouse takes ALL the community property; separate property is split between spouse and children if any children are not also the spouse's.

Living Trusts in Arizona

A revocable living trust avoids probate, maintains privacy, and lets you control how your assets pass at death. Estates over $75K personal or $100K real estate typically benefit most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is guardianship needed?

When someone can't make decisions and no power of attorney is in place.

Are there alternatives to guardianship?

Powers of attorney, supported decision-making and trusts can sometimes avoid court.

Do I need an estate lawyer to write a will?

Not legally, but mistakes in do-it-yourself wills are common and can leave a family in probate disputes. A lawyer makes sure it's valid under your state's law.

What is probate?

The court process that settles a person's estate — confirming the will, paying debts and distributing property. A lawyer can often make it faster and cheaper.

How much does estate planning cost in Mesa, AZ?

Simple wills are often a flat fee; trusts and full plans cost more. Ask for a written quote for the documents you need.

How many guardianship lawyers are listed in Mesa, AZ?

There are currently 6 guardianship lawyers listed in Mesa, AZ on CGMIMM.