Spencer Wilkinson

Spencer M. Wilkinson

Probate Litigation Attorney

Overview

Spencer Wilkinson is an Arizona attorney whose practice focuses primarily on guardianship and conservatorship matters, probate litigation, and fiduciary representation. He represents families, licensed fiduciaries, guardians, conservators, trustees, and interested persons in probate courts throughout Arizona, with a significant portion of his practice focused on contested and high-conflict probate matters.

Education
  • Arizona State University | Bachelor of Arts, Business Law, 2019
  • Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law | Juris Doctor, 2022
  • William Pedrick Scholar distinction
  • Certificate in Trial Advocacy
Admissions
  • State Bar of Arizona
Practice Areas

Spencer regularly handles emergency guardianship and conservatorship proceedings involving incapacity, dementia, elder exploitation, financial abuse, and disputes regarding medical care, placement, and decision-making authority. He assists families seeking legal authority to protect vulnerable loved ones while also representing fiduciaries navigating complex probate court responsibilities and litigation.

Background and Experience

Before concentrating his practice in probate and fiduciary litigation, Spencer gained experience in several additional areas of law, including estate planning, family law, bankruptcy, debt defense, and civil litigation. That broader background gives him practical insight into the financial and personal issues that often intersect with probate disputes and incapacity matters.

Publications

The 7 Mistakes Families Make Before Filing for Guardianship: And How to Protect Your Parent Without Destroying Your Family, 2026

Presentations
  • Arizona Fiduciary Association (2025, 2026)
  • State Bar of Arizona CLE By The Sea (2026
Membership
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Arizona State Bar | Probate and Trust Law Section
  • Arizona State Bar | Elder Law Mental Health and Special Needs Planning Section

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