Trusts

Establishing a Living Trust is the Best Way to Leave Property Upon Death

In 2017, over 45,000 people died and left their loved ones with the troubling process of distributing their property and assets. Some of those who passed away were lucky enough to have already gone through estate planning and had their affairs in order before they passed, many were not prepared. Even though it is a tough conversation to have and…

Distribution of Trust Assets to Beneficiaries

In the state of Arizona, trust administration is governed by ARS Title 14 Chapter 7. Trusts are incredibly useful estate planning vehicles, but they come with a fair number of complicating factors. For most people, it’s best to draft your trust with an experienced estate planning attorney and a qualified financial advisor. Without these professionals’ assistance, transferring assets to a…

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21:15 29 Jul 21
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15:25 29 Jul 21
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23:10 19 Jul 21
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16:25 13 Jul 21
I needed a guardianship over my brother and was referred to JacksonWhite Law firm where I met Colton Johnston who ultimately handled my case. He listened to what I had to say and his firm took over. They were good communicators. I liked their fee schedule and they worked quickly. I definitely would use them again and highly recommend the JacksonWhite Law firm, especially Colton.
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03:23 08 Jul 21
Linda R.
19:23 04 Jul 21
I hired Jackson White in 2015 after my mom needed services to protect her estate. Their name was given to me by a gentlemen who placed seniors in care facilities. I was introduced to Ms. Court and was extremely pleased talking with her and having the firm represent me for my mom. Through the years I had further conversations with two attorneys, Ryan Hodges and Colton Johnston who was helpful in answering any questions I may have had concerting the trust. I can say the attorneys I have encountered in this probate were extremely caring and helpful and kept me informed every step of the way inasmuch as this was the first time I experienced their expertise. I would recommend the firm the their attorneys for their kindness and expertise. They were always quick to answer my questions and we did this from afar. I live in San Diego and they in Mesa, AZ. The matter is now closed my mom having passed away in March 2021 but I feel very comfortable knowing that I was treated kindly and professionally.
Brittany
18:09 01 Jul 21
****I didn't end up using their services (explanation below), but the level of service and information I received was easily 100x better than any information I got from the almost 10 other AZ Employment Law attorneys that I reached out to before contacting Jackson White Law. ****I spoke to the Employment Law Dept.'s legal assistant, Nirali. She was incredibly patient, professional, and actively listened to me. She reviewed my inquiry with one of the attorneys to see if they'd be able to take on my case and she called me back the very next day.Since my claim was for such a small amount, she explained that she didn't want to have me end up losing all the money I could get to attorney fees -- or worse, end up owing more money to the attorney than what I could potentially get. She then gave me information regarding how to pursue my claim myself through the Industrial Commission of Arizona.I cannot express how grateful I am for the time and information Nirali gave me. Thank you so much!
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07:19 04 Jun 21
Excellent service by Ryan Hodges.
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16:38 20 May 21
They were very professional, and courteous.
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12:24 08 May 21
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19:33 30 Apr 21
Professional and very knowledgeable
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20:10 18 Apr 21
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21:13 16 Apr 21
Jackson White Law has been more helpful for me and my life than I could have ever anticipated! They are not only extremely professional but, you actually feel that they care about you and want the best for you as their client. If I ever have legal matters I will go to them 100% without hesitation!
Lisa P.
01:24 30 Mar 21
Colton was very professional and provided information regarding guardianship to us at a very difficult time for our family. He took the time to explain and answer all of our questions. I would highly recommend.
Cyndie H.
20:47 09 Mar 21
Over the last 10 years I have had to assist with the care and financial matters of close relatives. In 2012, I needed to assume the guardianship and act as conservator for my paternal aunt. I found Jackson White attorneys that specialized in elderly care and would take work in Navajo County, Arizona. I had exceptional assistance, care, and advice. So, in 2020 when my cousin passed away, I turned back to Jackson White.The attorney assigned to me was Ryan Hodges. My cousin had a trust, but I was unable to find it. Mr. Hodges also tried the leads I gave him to locate this trust.As my cousin’s parents preceded him in death, there was no current spouse, and he had no children, I was next in line to probate his estate. I was familiar with his financial affairs since I was assigned his mother’s care in 2012.I reached out to Jackson White and Ryan Hodges. Mr. Hodges was up front and honest with my situation and my cousin’s financial situation. There were 16 cousins and 2 uncles that were part of my cousin’s estate. Ryan candidly advised me that after debts there would be little if any monies left to distribute. I did decide to continue so I could pay my cousins debtors in full.This estate probate was handled in Pima County, Arizona with me residing in New Mexico. Everything was done remotely, and Mr. Hodges arranged for me to call into the court hearing. Mr. Hodges assisted me through the court proceedings, filing of claims, distribution of assets, getting a bond, and finalizing the paperwork.I could not have accomplished the probate without Mr. Hodges and a couple of trips to Florence, AZ. During the pandemic, I was grateful to do everything remotely. And I was relieved that everything was according to current Arizona laws.I successfully became the personal rep for my cousin’s estate. I successfully paid his debtors in full. And Mr. Hodges was right, that there were no assets to distribute to the heirs. But I have my cousin buried with his parents and a clean conscious that those that gave my cousin assistance in the last year of his life were repaid for their out-of-pocket expenses.If I ever need additional assistance from an attorney in Arizona, I will gladly call upon Jackson White.
Linda I.
15:01 09 Mar 21
JacksonWhite Attorneys at Law did a great job at helping me when my husband passed away. Colton Johnston, Brianna Burrows, and the rest of the team at JacksonWhite did an amazing job with helping me during a very difficult time. Colton does not sugarcoat anything but in a good way. He will tell you exactly what is going on and will explain things to you until you understand. And I really needed that so thank you Colton.It may take him 3-4 days to get back with you but he constantly sends emails and will call you if he is not too busy. But I like that if he was too busy someone from the staff will contact you or send you emails. Colton and the rest of the team at JacksonWhite were VERY professional and have integrity. They also have compassion and empathy which is hard to find these days.I would highly recommend them. I have been working with them for almost a year. And I am like Colton, I don’t sugarcoat anything. Thank you so much Colton and everyone at JacksonWhite this was a very hard and difficult year for me and you all made it just a little bit easier for me. Thank you.
Ashley C.
04:46 20 Feb 21
Very knowledgeable fast easy to get ahold of and communicate with extremely honest
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21:38 12 Feb 21
I know all options available now. Friendly Understanding Caring Staff
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17:26 08 Feb 21
Matthew M.
19:41 04 Feb 21
We've been very pleased with Jackson White law. The two people we have dealt with, Colton and Ryan have done a stellar job. I highly recommend this law firm from our experiences with them.
kayleen S.
16:40 04 Feb 21
I never had to wait on Ryan, most of the time he was waiting on me. He was always so politely and was great at trying to keep me on track. Hopefully I never need a probate attorney again but if I do I will call Ryan at Jackson White!
Eric B.
19:31 19 Jan 21
My wife and I needed to find a probate attorney in Arizona, due to the unexpected death of our son. We lived in Wisconsin, so we needed to rely on recommendations from friends. Ryan Hodges was recommended, and he responded immediately to our phone call request for his services. Ryan guided us thru the probate process very professionally, which we had no idea ahead of time was going to be a long process. I served as personal representative of the estate, and Ryan guided me thru the process with great skill, compassion, and availability at all times. Because of his work, the probate process was made much easier and understandable. His work made my wife and I feel very supported during this difficult time. I highly recommend Ryan Hodges and JacksonWhite Law for probate work.
Beth S.
08:10 17 Jan 21
Dont know about attorney, but nice staff, was very helpful over phone.1 of 2 that spoke to us or returned call out of 11 we called in the local area. Most attorneys have not bothered to return calls.
clarence F.
16:04 13 Jan 21
Reference the above I would answer ALL. I was extremely impressed and satisfied with the complete process of the probate and handling by Mr Hodges.
Tamora C.
01:09 13 Jan 21
Very professional and helpful
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00:09 10 Jan 21
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23:04 27 Dec 20
We are so grateful the work that Pace Rawlins and Jackson White Law Firm did for my Wife and I. They were awesome in the way they took care of our Immigration Status. They are the best.
jeff W.
02:43 24 Dec 20
Work with Ryan Hodges on my father estate.I live in Texas and he was able take care of everything without me having to return to Arizona.He made the process easy to understand and was always available when needed.Would highly recommend him for any legal work.
inge E.
17:04 18 Dec 20
I was fortunate to come to Mr Hodges at Jackson White Law because it was the law firm used by a friend. I live out of state and was faced with being a trustee of an estate of a deceased friend.I knew nothing about this type of law, but Mr Hodges guided me throughevery step of the process. He answered questions quickly and responsibly. He made suggestions that were helpful and wise. The estate is now settled and I couldn't be happier with how smoothly the process went with Mr Hodges overseeing it all. I would recommend this firm without any hesitation.
Edward M.
17:44 15 Dec 20
I can say that our experience with Jackson White Law and Ryan Hodges in particular was completely as expected, professional and responsive. Their knowledge of the probate process in Arizona greatly added to our confidence In getting through the process. I would have no problem recommending their services to anyone who was a need of legal services and i would not hesitate to use them again.
Carey D.
14:45 08 Dec 20
Shane R J.
02:41 04 Dec 20
Very helpful great staff would love to work with them again
Brandon B.
01:13 30 Nov 20
Ryan Hodges represented me to close an estate. He was professional, responsive, and excellent.
Frank H.
03:43 19 Nov 20
Gian C.
19:01 18 Nov 20
Pace Rawlins has been my lawyer since the beginning. He was there when I started filling my K-1 Visa and now that I am a U.S. Citizen I just want to thank and congratulate him for all of his hard work. He never got tired of helping me and he was always there for me on my interviews. Pace Rawlins is a great man. He is very easy to talk with and very supportive. Whenever I asked him questions he was always available to give me answers without hesitation. He is dedicated to his job and has a passion for helping people. I cannot thank him enough and Jackson-White Law Office. Thank you!
Carole S.
16:15 16 Nov 20
Ryan Hodges was very professional and courteous as he helped me navigate the probate and estate process involving the sudden death of my son. Communication with him was prompt and all of the legal documents required for this case were handled efficiently.
Mark F.
18:16 02 Nov 20
Ryan Hodges was very helpful and returned emails promptly. My initial cold call with Ryan was informative and trustworthy. He gave straight answers. It's the reason I chose him to represent my mother's estate.I had spoke with another firm, in town, that wasted a long time getting my information, setting up a $75 consult fee that resulted in vague answers that were meant to scare me (slimy) into using their extremely overpriced fee for a simple estate.
Richard Z.
15:29 02 Nov 20
Mr. Hodges,Thank you for your expertise to finally put this to rest.It has been a trying time for us as a family that has ledto a dark spot in our lives that may never heal. We all wishto “Thank You” again for your help. .
Bill M.
18:54 28 Oct 20
I'm a veteran who had his ADA rights violated have a right to sue letter from the EEOC but, they don't do free consultation? What's the point in laws and rights if you can't afford to enforce them?
chrissy S.
20:24 20 Oct 20
Ryan Hodges was such a huge help to us. When my sister in law passed we didn’t know where to even start. We called him and he got on the ball right away. We live out of state so he took care of all the court processing and filling out all the paperwork for us. When we had questions he would get back right away and always had the answers. He got us through this troubling time with professionalism and we couldn’t have gotten through this without him and JacksonWhite Law firm.
Lori F.
18:36 16 Oct 20
Can't say enough good about Ryan Hodges and his assistance with my dad's missing Trust paperwork. He provided me with an excellent suggestion and details on how to potentially find the attorney who originally drafted up the Trust. His ideas came through and we now have the Trust in hand and can avoid probate! Thank you Ryan for helping during a challenging time.
Bob and Nancy W.
15:54 15 Oct 20
We retained Ryan Hodges to do some work for us on my mom's estate. He was so efficient and prompt in everything he did for us. I would highly recommend Ryan and would definitely do business with him again.
Lori B.
00:21 14 Oct 20
I had the pleasure of meeting Colton in early 2019 during a very dark time in my life. I found myself having to fight for the well being of my elderly mother who suffers from late stage dementia and a sibling that was taking advantage of my mom financially and mentally . Prior to meeting Colton in person he was the one person who actually took the time to listen to my story with compassion and empathy. He helped to guide me through the process and offered his expertise. Colton is someone I will always be grateful to and will never forget. He is genuine in everyway and treats you like human being with feelings unlike alot of attorneys in the field. If you are looking for someone who truly cares and will fight for what's right, I highly recommend him.Thank you Colton for everything. You lifted my spirits when I was down and gave me the confidence to move forward and gain guardianship of my Mom.
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18:48 13 Oct 20
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19:56 06 Oct 20
The one thing I can say about JacksonWhite Law is that when they tell you there going win your case they keep there word. And that really matters these days thank you JacksonWhite Law.
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