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Experienced Arizona Wills Attorney Secures Your Legacy

Name: John Even
Address: 1221 East Osborn Road, Phoenix, Arizona, 85014
Telephone: 602-277-7000
Price range: Free 30 Minute Consultation
Rating: 4.9

Comprehensive plans to protect your family’s future

Wills and trusts are the principal legal instruments attorneys use to help clients transfer assets to their heirs. I can advise you on the best means for you to address your legacy concerns, including the transfer of financial and real property assets, estate tax avoidance, guardianships for minor children, and support for charitable causes. I draft precise wills that reflect your desires and establish various types of trusts that serve your estate planning needs.

Arizona lawyer advises and represents testators and executors

I also provide a full range of services for wills: drafting, review, amendment, revocation, execution, and probate. Moreover, I provide reliable guidance for testators and executors. My experience in the probate court, resolving issues related to the validity of wills, enables me to provide practical advice for testators from all walks of life. Similarly, my work in the formation of wills gives me keen insight into how executors should interpret various aspects of a will that may initially seem unclear. Whether you are a testator formulating an estate plan or an executor implementing a decedent’s wishes, I can simplify many complex aspects of the tasks before you. Finally, I offer pertinent and personal legal advice to obtain the results you need in a timely manner with the least stress possible.

Executing a valid and effective will

Executing a valid will is rather simple; executing an effective will takes a bit more work. The probate court approves a will if it finds the document was executed intentionally and freely by a person of sound mind, is written in clear, unambiguous language, and is signed and witnessed. That’s really the easy part. To be effective, your will must be comprehensive, covering all of your worldly possessions and your deepest concerns, and contemplating various contingencies. I work closely with you to memorialize your intentions completely to make sure that they will be carried out in the most efficient manner possible.

Once executed, your will remains your final statement of your intentions until you amend or revoke it. I recommend reviewing your will every three to five years and updating it at these intervals to reflect your current wishes.

Draft your living will and last will and testament

A will is essential at every stage of your life. A living will or pro-life health care directive sets the parameters for medical intervention should you become incapacitated. This assures that when you are most vulnerable, your wishes will be honored.

Your last will and testament provides the opportunity to distribute your property, establish care for your children, and otherwise express your wishes upon your death. A will is the primary means by which you can leave property to a person or entity other than a blood relative, such as your friend or a charity. If you die without a will, the court determines how your property is distributed, who cares for your children and even what happens to your pet – making decisions that might not reflect your desires. We draft valid wills that clearly convey your intentions.

Changing your will

It is a good idea to review your will with your attorney every three to five years and to update your will to reflect changes in your circumstances and priorities at these intervals. I draft valid codicils that address changes in your financial situation, marital status, number of children, charitable interests, and general lifestyle decisions.

Contact an experienced and knowledgeable wills lawyer

John Even provides will and probate services in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Call me at 602-663-9263 or contact my office online to schedule a consultation.

Testimonials

"Thank you for my peace of mind, knowing that my estate and medical attention are in place for my children to handle easily. I appreciate your expertise covering areas I was unaware I should address. John and his staff were very professional and efficient in my estate amendment. I highly recommend this office." -Chris February 28, 2025
"One of the best decisions I ever made was selecting John Even to oversee settlement of my mom’s estate/trust. His wisdom and insight on reaching a positive outcome for each family member was priceless. Without his patient encouragement over three years, I would have settled for a bad compromise early on. Each meeting was concise and educational. John only proposed a meeting when necessary, saving our estate thousands of dollars. " -Bradley December 03, 2024
"It was a pleasure to work with Attorney John B. Even and his excellent legal assistant, Emily, and paralegal, Jacqueline. This competent team seamlessly worked to develop our Will and Family Trust. Mr. Even patiently explained each document to us. John is a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney with a deep understanding of the law and a great ability to clearly explain complex legal issues. " -Rita November 22, 2024
"I enjoyed working with him and his team - everybody was delightful, and they made the process very easy. John is warm and friendly, impressively knowledgeable and explained all the details in simple terms for me to understand. I now have peace of mind about how my assets will be distributed and wishes will be carried out and know that my loved ones won't be burdened by debate, hassle, or financial hardship if I ever end up incapacitated." -Mirelle April 18, 2024
"We have known John Even for many years. So, I will say that he was our first choice. I get many advertisements in the mail for trusts and estate planning and at various prices. I called a few of them. We stayed with John for several reasons. He had a flat fee with us. So there was NO chance of getting billed extra hours for this and that. Which is often the cast once you sign on the dotted line. John was very explanatory about the process of setting up a trust, He looked at all our information. our children, accounts, and many things I had never considered. This was what I needed to get clear on the whole process. " -Thomas January 28, 2024
"Attorney Even and his staff are professional, personable, responsive, and clearly expert in the estate planning world. The time spent gathering our information allowed Mr. Even to produce thoughtful, custom documentation that will serve us well. The print and electronic versions of our records that were provided will make maintaining them, and sharing them as appropriate, very easy...a real plus." -Larrh January 24, 2024
"Our Estate Planning journey with John B. Even and his team was a “5 Star” experience! John’s character, values, and knowledge was evident throughout the entire process. John and his team listened carefully to our wishes, and yet, asked great questions to help us collaborate on exactly the right Estate Plan. We would highly recommend John and his team!" -Rob & Terri September 25, 2023
"Once I made my initial call to Mr. Even‘s office I never looked back – great decision! His staff is courteous, caring and efficient. Mr. Even is professional, highly knowledgeable, good listener and adviser. I highly recommend Mr. Even. It is a privilege to have him on my team!" -Trusts & Estates May 14, 2018
"John is an excellent wordsmith, and did a great job of putting my thoughts, ideas, and issues into a clear legal document. I have known and worked with him for 25 years on business issues, including business purchases, of two companies and then selling them for retirement. He is also a delightful person to work with and has an excellent group of to-workers." -Estate Planning May 3, 2018
"He was willing to spend time explaining things." -Estate Planning February 24, 2018

Reviews and Ratings

5.0/5.0

I have known John Even professionally for 20+ years and he displays the highest level of integrity and honesty in serving his clients.

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Marketing Partner
5.0/5.0

He is an excellent attorney, very knowledgeable, and very helpful to the community.

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Managing Partner
5.0/5.0

I have always been very impressed with John as an attorney, but perhaps most importantly, as a really great person of the highest ethics. I highly recommend John for the highest Martindale Hubbell rankings.

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Partner
5.0/5.0

John is a highly competent and ethical attorney working in the area of estate planning. I have worked with Mr. Even on several cases, both on opposite sides and the same side of issues. He is very professional, thorough and fair.

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Partner
5.0/5.0

i would hire this lawyer for my mother

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