Estate Planning Attorney in Arizona & North Dakota

At Lasting Legacies Law Firm, PLLC, my passion is helping individuals and families protect what matters most—their legacy, their loved ones, and their peace of mind.

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Lasting Legacies Law Firm, PLLC is a dedicated estate planning firm proudly serving families and individuals in Chandler, Arizona, and surrounding areas. We specialize in creating thoughtful, legally sound estate plans designed to protect your assets, honor your wishes, and provide peace of mind for the future. 

Practice Areas

At Lasting Legacies Law Firm, PLLC, we offer a full range of estate planning services designed to protect your assets, honor your wishes, and secure your family’s future.

Estate Planning

Estate planning gives you the power to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and make your wishes legally binding. Reach out today to start building a plan that brings you peace of mind and lasting security.

Wills

Creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are clearly documented. Contact us today to get started and gain peace of mind knowing your future is in trusted hands.

Trusts

A trust is a powerful tool that allows you to control how your assets are managed and distributed—during your life and after. Contact us today to learn how a personalized trust can help protect your legacy and provide lasting peace of mind.

What We Also Offer

Our Estate Planning services and expertise are available to the entire Arizona community, include:

  • Trusts, Certificates of Trust, Pour-Over Wills
  • Community Property Agreement
  • Separate Property Agreement
  • Financial Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Powers of Attorney
  • Mental Health Care Powers of Attorney
  • Living Wills (also known as – Advanced Care Directives)
  • HIPAA Waiver
  • Final Disposition Documents
  • Deeds 
  • Assignment of Personal Property
  • Informal Probates / Uncontested Trust Administration
  • Business LLC’s

With compassionate guidance, legal experience, and a commitment to making the process smooth and stress-free, I’m here to help you create a plan that truly honors your legacy.

Personalized, Client-Focused Planning

I take the time to understand your unique family dynamics, goals, and concerns to create a tailored estate plan that reflects your values and wishes—not a one-size-fits-all template.

Clear Guidance Through a Complex Process

Estate planning can feel overwhelming, but I break everything down in plain language and walk you through each step with clarity, compassion, and care.

Trusted Legal Experience You Can Rely On

With a strong foundation in estate law and a commitment to staying up to date on Arizona-specific regulations, I ensure your plan is legally sound and built to stand the test of time.

Peace of Mind for You and Your Loved Ones

My goal is to give you confidence and peace of mind knowing that your affairs are in order and your loved ones are protected—now and in the future.

Most Popular Questions for Estate Planning

We have collected the most frequently asked questions on Google regarding Estate Planning services in Arizona.

Answer: It depends on your goals. A will allows you to name guardians and direct how assets are distributed after death, but it still goes through probate. A trust can help you avoid probate, maintain privacy, and provide more control over how and when your assets are distributed.

Answer: If you die without a will or trust in Arizona, your estate is distributed according to state intestacy laws, which may not reflect your wishes. This process can also be more stressful, time-consuming, and costly for your loved ones.

Answer: You can avoid probate by setting up a revocable living trust, using beneficiary designations (like TOD and POD accounts), and titling assets properly. A well-crafted estate plan ensures a smoother transfer of assets outside of court.

Answer: It’s wise to begin estate planning as soon as you own assets, get married, have children, or want to name someone to make medical or financial decisions on your behalf. Estate planning is not just for the elderly—it’s for anyone who wants to protect their future.

Answer: Yes. A durable power of attorney for finances and a healthcare power of attorney are essential in Arizona to ensure that someone you trust can make decisions if you're incapacitated. Without one, your family may have to go to court to gain that authority.

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William Mattison
April 6, 2026
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Michelle was thorough and prompt in taking care of my trust! So happy I went with someone balanced in big picture thinking while not neglecting the details! I would highly recommend speaking with her if you are unsure if you should have a will or a trust.
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Philip Carpenter
February 5, 2026
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In addition to being up-to-date with Trust and Will requirements and options we were most impressed with her candor and knowledge with this very specialized area of estate planning. Michelle goes above and beyond and asks the right questions and takes the time to answer all questions we had. We so appreciate Michelle Zurcher and would absolutely recommend her for estate planning preparation, advice and providing all required documents.
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Joan Roberts
November 14, 2025
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We worked with Michelle for our trust, estate planning and off and on continue to do so. Michelle is very knowledgeable about her work and always willing to help or educate you and answer questions. She’s also patient. She is prompt to get back to you and always pleasant. I’d recommend her services to anyone. She won’t disappoint!
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Jennine Zumbuhl
November 13, 2025
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Michelle was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was professional, organized, and made the entire process easy and stress-free. She explained everything clearly and took care of all the details, which gave us great peace of mind. We highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for help with wills or trusts - she truly made a complex process simple and smooth.
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Jarrod Wood
November 4, 2025
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We worked with Michelle to update our living will and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She is organized, detail-oriented, responsive, and a true professional—while also being warm and easy to work with. Highly recommend her services!
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Maddy Dowler
October 23, 2025
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Michelle is always available and so knowledgeable about our trust questions and issues. She is also super friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend her firm.
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Kristen Cooper
September 13, 2025
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Michelle was so kind and knowledgeable. She made this process so straightforward and did a wonderful job ensuring my husband and I understood everything, every step of the way, always making us feel so comfortable and supported. She was extremely organized! She was flexible with our schedule and made everything seamless and easy for us. We would absolutely recommend Michelle!
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Lee Ann Coady
August 4, 2025
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I can't say enough about Michelle and the way she works with her clients. The most notable thing that stood out in our initial meeting was the level of detail and her clear expertise in these areas. These are not fun topics, but I was immediately aware how important it was that I did not choose an online "legal" prep service to handle this very important piece of estate planning. I feel confident that my trust has been set up specific to my needs, in a way that protects me and my beneficiaries to the fullest. Outside of this, Michelle is just a pleasant and enjoyable person, who makes you feel comfortable and like she's a friend. No stuffy lawyer persona here. If you have been putting off estate planning, don't wait any longer. Contact Michelle and get started. You'll be so happy you did.
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Jack Koble
August 1, 2025
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Michelle was on top of it! Attention to detail helped a ton and made it a breeze to work with! Very knowledgeable about Estate Planning especially with multiple states and the implications that can be involved with my specific situation. I can’t recommend her enough and hope to stay in contact for anything I might need in the future! Got her on speed dial!
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B Girot
July 31, 2025
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Amazing attention to detail, very caring about our unique situation. Highly recommend
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