With 25 years of estate planning experience and 1,000+ Arizona families served, we create custom wills, trusts and estate plans that protect your most valuable assets – your loved ones, honor your wishes, and give you lasting peace of mind.
Planning for the future is the ultimate gift of clarity for your most valuable assets – your loved ones. To learn more about estate planning see our 34 Articles on Arizona Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning. Explore these resources to turn uncertainty into a solid, stress-free peace of mind estate plan with a revocable living trust within the next two weeks!
When you don’t leave clear instructions, the wrong people can inherit, probate can drag on for years, and loved ones' relationships may fracture under stress. That’s why estate planning isn’t just legal paperwork—it’s peace of mind for your loved ones.
With 24 years of experience and 1,000+ Arizona families served, I’ve seen the difference a well-prepared estate plan makes. As a husband, father, and grandfather, I know firsthand the importance of safeguarding the people you love most.
Let’s make sure your loved ones are protected.
A carefully crafted estate plan ensures the people you love—not distant relatives or the state—receive what you’ve worked so hard for, which means true peace of mind that your legacy is safe.
With a living trust, your loved ones avoids the long, expensive, and very public probate process, which means they’re spared from stress and conflict during one of the hardest times of their lives.
By naming guardians and trustees, you decide who raises your children and safeguards their inheritance, which means comfort in knowing your kids will always be cared for by the people you trust most.
Get a free meeting with an Arizona estate planning attorney to get answers to your questions and discuss your goals, assets, and loved ones. After we learn your concerns, we design a custom estate plan that does exactly what you want.
We translate your wishes into clear, legally effective documents written in English, not legalese, so you will have confidence knowing your loved ones and legacy are fully protected.
You sign your documents, and we send them to you in a nice three-ring binder with pdf digital copies of every document. You receive ongoing guidance when your life changes, allowing you to enjoy lasting peace of mind.
Families and professionals across Arizona trust KEYTLaw to protect what matters most. Here’s what some of our clients had to say:
“We chose KEYTLaw because of their unmatched expertise & track record in Arizona. My wife & I needed to update our estate documents as our kids became adults. Richard and his son Ricky made the process simple, handled every detail, & ensured everything was titled correctly so when the time comes, our kids won’t face complicated legal issues while grieving. The Keyts care. They listen. They make sure nothing is overlooked. We felt very comfortable knowing they are trustworthy, honest, & experts in Arizona estate planning.”
“KEYTLaw really listened. They understood our issues and delivered effective solutions quickly and efficiently. What impressed me most was their technology—educational resources and tools available even before meeting them, plus ongoing support to keep everything updated year after year. As the founder of a fiduciary investment firm, I used KEYTLaw first for my own estate planning and LLC needs, and after seeing the results, I’ve confidently referred clients to them. Every one of those clients has come back to thank me for the recommendation.”
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Tailored plans that reflect your exact wishes. Your loved ones are protected the way you want.
You have an option to create a life-time asset protected trust for each loved one that protects the iniherited assets from creditors, ex-spouses & bankruptcy courts.
Keep your family out of an expensive public Superior court probate. Loved ones get what you intended without court delay, legal fees & drama.
Get protected without delays. We sign your documents within one week of your free meeting. You stop worrying and start sleeping better.
A good plan costs far less than the court fees, taxes, and loved ones disputes that can happen without one. It’s an investment in your loved one’s protection and peace of mind.
Most of our plans are completed in 1 – 2 weeks. We’ve simplified everything into a few meetings, with most of the work done by our team behind the scenes.
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. It’s about making sure your wishes are followed, the people you want inherit your assets, your loved ones avoids probate, and your loved ones are protected no matter your asset level.
DIY documents often leave dangerous gaps, may not follow Arizona law, and can cause your estate to end up in probate anyway. Our plans are customized for you and legally effective in Arizona.
A will does not transfer assets unless a probate is opened with an Arizona Superior Court. It is effect only after death and only if a probate is opened. A trust transfers assets on your death, avoids probate, stays private, and works if you become incapacitated. We give our clients a will and a trust, but the only purposes of the will are to transfer assets that remain in the name of the deceased to the trust and name who will be the guardian of minor children.
The law of your state of residence when you die, not you, will determine who inherits your assets. Your failure to adopt a will and/or a trust could result in the wrong person or people inheriting your assets. If you don’t plan your loved ones could end up in probate court, facing delays, high costs ($5,000+), and public exposure. Arizona residents can learn who will inherit their assets if the resident dies without a will or a trust by reading my article called “Who Inherits Your Property If You Die without a Will or a Trust.”
The law of your state of residence when you die, not you, will determine who inherits your assets. Your failure to adopt a will and/or a trust could result in the wrong person or people inheriting your assets. If you don’t plan your loved ones could end up in probate court, facing delays, high costs ($5,000+), and public exposure. Arizona residents can learn who will inherit their assets if the resident dies without a will or a trust by reading my article called “Who Inherits Your Property If You Die without a Will or a Trust.”
The law of your state of residence when you die, not you, will determine who inherits your assets. Your failure to adopt a will and/or a trust could result in the wrong person or people inheriting your assets. If you don’t plan your loved ones could end up in probate court, facing delays, high costs ($5,000+), and public exposure. Arizona residents can learn who will inherit their assets if the resident dies without a will or a trust by reading my article called “Who Inherits Your Property If You Die without a Will or a Trust.”
It allows someone you trust to manage your financial affairs if you become mentally incapacitated, which avoids costly court proceedings and protects your loved ones from financial chaos.
A living will states you want to pull the plug is you are brain dead being kept alive by a machine. A healthcare power of attorney names the person who makes medical decisions for you if you cannot communicate with your doctor.
We recommend reviewing it every year, or after major life events like marriage, divorce, a new child, or significant changes in assets or the law.
Yes, but we recommend reviewing it with an attorney in your new state to ensure it complies with local laws.
Unlike a probate, which is public, trusts and other planning tools we prepare keep your affairs confidential and out of the public record.
Yes. You can divide assets however you wish. We’ll make sure it’s clear, legal, and less likely to cause disputes.
We can structure your plan to exclude an heir while reducing the chances of legal challenges in court.
We can design the child’s trust so its assets are managed by someone you trust or a trust company. The trust can distribute assets over time or under specific conditions so the child can’t blow or waste all the inherited assets.
Federal law prevents your lender from calling your loan due just because you transfer your home into a revocable trust. Your mortgage terms stay the same.
We help you create a plan for online accounts, digital files, and even cryptocurrency, so nothing is lost or inaccessible to your loved ones.
For people who die in 2025 their estate does not have to pay federal estate tax unless their net worth exceeds $15 million A married couple’s estate does not have to pay federal estate tax unless their combined net worth exceeds $30,000. All money left by a spouse to the surviving spouse avoids federal estate tax on the death of the first spouse. If the value of your assets exceeds $15,000,000 for a single person or $30,000,000 for a married couple we can do advance estate tax planning to reduce the federal estate tax on the death of a single person or the death of the second spouse for a married couple.
With 24 years of experience, over 1,000 Arizona clients served, and more than 400 five-star reviews, we combine deep expertise with personal care to ensure your plan works exactly as intended when your loved ones need it most. We will help you protect your most valuable assets – your loved ones.
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