Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and health-care and financial powers of attorney tailored to each client's wishes.
Learn moreEstate Planning & Probate · Scottsdale, Arizona
Care for the people and legacy you carry forward.
Estate planning, probate and trust administration, litigation, and guardianship guidance for Arizona families — from attorney Michele Goens, who works with every client personally.
Estate planning & probate focus
Serving the greater Phoenix area
Personal, one-attorney attention
How Michele can help
Guidance for every stage of a family's legacy
From building a first estate plan to carrying a family through probate, these are the areas Michele focuses on.
Probate & Trust Administration
Steady guidance through probate and through a trustee's duties after a death or incapacity.
Learn moreLitigation
Representation when estate, trust, or fiduciary disputes arise and need to be resolved.
Learn moreAdult Guardianships & Conservatorships
Helping families protect loved ones who can no longer safely make their own decisions.
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Experience Arizona families rely on
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What clients say
★★★★★
Michele Goens is a wonderful estate planning attorney. She helped us navigate the creation of our first wills during this unprecedented COVID time. She's highly knowledgeable and has a knack for explaining and putting things into perspective. I would highly recommend her and her team for your estate planning needs.
★★★★★
Michele Goens is the best attorney I could ever find. She helped me so much. Even though my language was not perfect, she did her best to make me understand. My situation was very difficult and I thought I would not have anything at the end. She was like a good friend after all. I recommend Michele 100%. No doubt.
★★★★★
My boss uses them, so I went there as well — nothing but great service and patience with our needs. They always respond quickly when I email with questions or concerns, and always address and answer everything, even multiple times. Easy to speak to, and they don't pitch anything we don't need — what we needed was tailored to us.
Common questions
Answers before you ever call
Do I really need an estate plan?
Most adults benefit from at least a basic plan — a will or trust, plus powers of attorney for health care and finances. A plan lets you decide who makes decisions and who receives what, rather than leaving it to a default set of state rules.
What's the difference between a will and a trust?
A will directs how your property is distributed and generally goes through probate. A trust can hold your assets during life and pass them to your loved ones without probate, and can add privacy and flexibility. Which fits you depends on your situation — Michele will discuss it with you.
A loved one just passed away. What do I do first?
First, take care of yourself and your family. When you're ready, gather any estate planning documents you can find and reach out — a short consultation helps Michele map out whether probate or trust administration is needed and what the next steps look like.
How does a consultation work?
You request a consultation using the form on the contact page with just your basic contact details. Michele follows up by phone or email to schedule. Please don't send sensitive case details through the website — those are best shared securely once a consultation is set.
Ready to take the next step?
Request a consultation and Michele will personally follow up to find a time to talk. No pressure — just a conversation about how she can help.
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