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    • James R. Nearhood
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    • Stephen J. Schutz
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Scottsdale Estate Planning Attorney

One of the East Valley’s most sought-after estate planning firms, Nearhood Law Offices, delivers both traditional and cutting-edge estate planning techniques. Handling everything from simple wills and trusts to complex family planning opportunities, Nearhood Law Offices has assisted hundreds of families in avoiding probate, preserving their wealth and minimizing taxes.

More Than 50 Years of Combined Experience In Trusts and Estates

We combine this strategic approach with consideration of our clients’ practical concerns. Our entire office commits itself to completing the estate-planning process in an economical and timely manner.

Our attorneys have extensive experience in helping clients choose wisely from a complete menu of estate planning tools. Some of those tools are, for instance:

  • Revocable living trusts
  • Wills and testamentary trusts
  • Financial and healthcare powers of attorney
  • Living wills
  • Irrevocable trusts for life insurance and gifting
  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

We take a personalized approach to every matter our firm handles. Our attorneys work one-on-one with you to gain a clear understanding of your circumstances and which solutions best fit your goals.

To do so, we take a team approach to estate planning. We consult with our clients’ financial advisers, accountants, insurance agents and other professionals. Doing so enables us to devise comprehensive and individually tailored estate planning strategies and implement them with such other advisers.

Creative Solutions for High-Wealth Estates

When you possess considerable wealth and assets, estate planning move from a good idea to a virtual necessity. The more you have, the more your heir stand to lose to taxes and probate costs and debts.

With our estate planning attorneys, you can develop a highly effective estate plan that meets your needs and keeps you and your family in control. We can also help you review your current estate plan for potential weaknesses and problems. We’ll be the team you need to make sure your assets are protected long term.

Contact Us to Schedule an Initial Meeting About Your Estate Plan

Our attorneys also take pride in getting it right the first time. With more than five decades of combined experience to our credit, we understand what works and what does not. You can rely on us to provide you with the information you need to make intelligent decisions about the future.

To arrange a consultation with us, you can contact our firm online. You can also call us at 888-428-2609.

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  • Real Estate
    • Financing Issues
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    • Leasing Issues
    • Leases of Native American Land
    • Title Matters
    • Loan Workouts
    • Subdivisions
    • Real Estate FAQ
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    • Multistate Business Registration
    • LLCs
    • Corporations
    • Business Purchase And Sale
  • Property Tax
  • Estate Planning
    • Probate
    • Trust Administration
    • Estate Planning FAQ
    • Probate FAQ
  • Construction Law
    • Construction Financing And Transactions
    • Construction Defects
    • Mechanic’s Liens

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