San Carlos Elder Law Lawyers

Peter graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. His work background is Christian Ministry, Commercial/Residential Property Management, and Real Estate. He is passionate about protecting elders, helping families, and guarding business and personal assets. Peter loves researching, especially the liability regimes within Estates and Probate.

Dustin Christner's practice is concentrated on complex civil litigation. He has experience defending products liability and automobile warranty actions. Many of these cases involve large document production against aggressive, well-financed plaintiff's counsel. In defense of product manufacturers, Dustin has represented automobile, tire, construction equipment and consumer product manufacturers. He has defended these corporations against claims of personal injury, wrongful death, crashworthiness, seat belts, rollover/roof crush, airbag deployment, tire tread/belt separation and electrical fires. Dustin's automobile and motorcycle warranty practice has included automobiles and motorcycle manufacturers in breach of contract, Magnuson-Moss, Arizona Lemon Law and breach of warranty claims in both state and...

I maintain a solo practice focusing on estate and family planning. I emphasize the need for young families to think through their wishes should the unexpected occur. My goal is to provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you have provided appropriately and effectively for the loved ones you leave behind. I believe that everyone’s situation is unique, so everyone’s estate plan should be tailored to their situation. I’ve seen first hand the effects of families failing to plan and decided to craft a practice around helping them. I offer a 10% discount to military,...

Andrew P. Gorman was born in Phoenix, Arizona where he has lived ever since. His wife, Marie, came to Arizona from Staten Island, NY in 1992. The two met during their early college years while working at a local retirement home as servers in the dining room. The couple has three beautiful children, Julia, Dina and Michael. Mr. Gorman received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University with honors, in 1996 . During his tenure at ASU, Mr. Gorman worked extensively with the Boys and Girls Club of AZ in serving the needs of our many...

Michael was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He and his family resided in Albuquerque until 1984 when they moved to Arizona. Initially they relocated to Tucson and in 1986 settled in Phoenix. His family still resides in the Phoenix metropolitan area. He began college at the University of New Mexico. Upon moving to Arizona, he transferred to the University of Arizona where he attended for 2 1/2 years. At the University of Arizona, he was the recipient of numerous scholarships. In 1986, he transferred to Arizona State University. He was accepted into the...

After growing up in Illinois and New York City, Steven joined the Army in 2002 and deployed to Iraq twice as a squad leader. While in the military, he graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Business Management from Chaminade University of Honolulu and continued on to earn his MBA. Steven was then awarded a merit scholarship to Arizona Summit Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor and gained practical experience from established attorneys throughout the Valley. Prior to starting Steven M. Jackson Law Group, Steven worked at J.P. Morgan Chase, focusing on federal compliance, specifically the Patriot...

Kent is tenacious, knowledgeable, thorough and aggressive. Kent treats his clients as he would want to be treated if he were involved in a legal matter. He constantly considers the legal strategies available in light of the practical, emotional and economic consequences of potential options and results. He gives each client personalized attention and strives to handle each matter in an efficient and cost-effective manner. He goes the extra distance. Kent Berk was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1972. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree...

Kelly G. Poe is an associate attorney with Gorman & Jones, PLC, an estate planning and probate law office based in Phoenix.

Mr. Stephen McFarlane concentrates his practice representing businesses and individuals before the IRS and all other federal and state tax authorities. His experience spans US Tax Court, Arizona Tax Court, IRS Collections, Offers-in-Compromise, Installment Payment Plans, Appeals, Foreign Account Reporting Violations, Arizona Sales Tax (TPT) Audits, Worker’s Unemployment Tax audits and disputes; liens & levy release. Mr McFarlane has 33 years of experience in tax controversy resolving taxpayers' tax problems. He has the all-important experience and familiarity with IRS and ADOR agents to efficiently and effectively resolve tax issues. Services and locations: Tax Litigation, Administrative Tax Audits, Tax Audits, Tax Collection...

James X. Theut is an Associate Attorney at Theut Scaringelli & Kupiszewski P.L.C. He attended Arizona State University and Chicago-Kent College of Law. While studying in Chicago, James interned for the Honorable Anthony Kyriakopoulos, Cook County Circuit Judge, and worked under noted criminal defense Professor Richard Kling. James’ practice focuses on Trust and Estate Litigation, Estate and Trust Planning and Administration, and Protected Person matters. As an associate attorney, James has first-chaired favorable results in Estate and Trust Litigation. James has developed an estate planning practice, helping Arizona individuals and families in the creation of revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, durable and...

I enjoy working collaboratively with people to help each individual reach a solution that takes into consideration their priorities, meets their needs, and is understandable and practical. My goal is to help people plan properly in order to avoid unnecessary conflict, while also providing representation in the event conflict does arise.

I am a certified specialist in Trusts and Estates (State Bar of Arizona), and a Certified Elder Law Attorney (National Elder Law Foundation), and have been practicing in the areas of elder law, estate planning, estate administration, and Tribal and Federal-Indian Law for over 20 years. ...

Randolph D. Wolfson, Esq. has been actively engaged in the practice of law since 1982. After his nomination by then Arizona Governor Hon. Janet Napalitano and with his subsequent appointment by United States President Hon. President George W. Bush, Mr. Wolfson has served as an Arizona Board member for the National Selective Service System Draft Board since 2008. He also served as Judge for the Indiana State Utilities Commission; as an Adjunct Professor at Barry University in Naples, Florida [Introduction to Law] and as an instructor at The Indianapolis Police Academy [Municipal Law Enforcement]. In 1967, Calvary Chapel of...

Richard has spent his career as a CPA, management consultant, business owner and attorney. From each of those professions he has gained valuable knowledge and experience to assist in guiding his estate planning and business clients make decisions to further their goals and protect their legacies. He is licensed in Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut and actively serves clients in those states. His estate planning practice focuses on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate management and elder law. He assists business clients in choosing and forming the proper form of entity and in drafting purchase and sale agreements, employment agreements,...

Jillian is the founder of Hindo Law Group, PLLC. Jillian practices in bankruptcy, debt negotiation, business formation, estate planning and probate matters. Jillian's bankruptcy experience allows her to assist her clients with a broad range of debtor and creditor issues. Jillian relocated from Michigan to Arizona in 2009 and began working for a consumer bankruptcy firm. She has experience in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as debt negotiation. In 2013 Jillian entered the world of private practice and expanded into the areas of estate planning and business formation. Jillian has aided clients with a...

Caleb S. Lihn
Phoenix Lawyer
Caleb Lihn is a founder / partner of Thies & Lihn, PLLC. After obtaining his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University, with a major in psychology, Caleb attended the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. At McGeorge, he was selected to write for and edit the school's international law journal, The Transnational Lawyer. Upon graduating from McGeorge, Caleb returned to Arizona and became a successful litigation attorney at two major civil defense law firms in Phoenix. After honing litigation and dispute resolution skills, he joined a small minority of lawyers who continued their legal education...

The Law Office of Patti J. Shelton specializes in Elder and Probate law, including guardianships and conservatorships; Will and Trust negotiation and litigation; drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney; and, exploitation of vulnerable adult cases. We are in the business of assisting older adults in achieving the best quality of life possible; of helping family members deal with aging and capacity issues; and of representing heirs and beneficiaries in cases contesting the content or administration of Wills and Trust.

Ian Brown is a full-time experienced attorney serving Northern Arizona. He has rounded experience in several areas of law with a primary focus in Family and Elder Law. Ian firmly believes that the legal system needs to remain accessible to those of all incomes. To ensure this he offers both full and limited-scope services to clients for low, flat fees. Ian earned a Bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and a Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School. He graduated at the top of his class from both institutions. Ian returned to his home state of Arizona after law school...

I am an attorney who helps people control what they can while they can by creating effective disability plans for care during one's lifetime and estate plans after death.

My Elder Law services involve counseling overwhelmed families on finding and paying for care they or a loved one may need. Creating plans to meet individual goals include Medicaid and VA applications and creating certain types of trusts to shelter assets.

As part of my Estate Planning services, I create will-based and trust-based estate plans to meet clients' individual goals which range from probate-avoidance to creditor protection for trust beneficiaries.

Much of my Probate...