Law Offices of Christopher A. Benson, PLLC - Tempe, AZ

Comprehensive Estate Planning and Wealth Protection in Tempe

Planning for the future and safeguarding your family's financial security requires knowledgeable counsel from an attorney who understands the complexities of asset transfer and probate avoidance. The Law Offices of Christopher A. Benson, PLLC delivers seasoned legal representation to individuals, retirees, and multi-generational families throughout Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, and across the East Valley. Conveniently located at 60 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 900 in Tempe, Arizona, within the prestigious lakefront business corridor, the firm provides clients with sophisticated estate planning solutions and compassionate financial guidance. Founding attorney Christopher A. Benson brings more than thirty-four years of legal experience, having completed his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1991. Over decades of dedicated practice, attorney Benson has helped thousands of clients successfully secure their legacies and resolve complex financial dilemmas.

Tailored Living Trusts, Probate, and Asset Protection Services

Every family and estate presents distinctive priorities, from providing for minor children to protecting family real estate from avoidable court oversight. Clients seeking to find a lawyer who crafts detailed, customized estate plans can rely on the firm across multiple legal fields:

• Revocable Living Trusts: Dedicated estate planning lawyers and trusts lawyers construct thorough revocable living trusts that allow assets to pass smoothly to designated beneficiaries without the delays and public scrutiny of probate.
• Last Will and Testament Preparation: Experienced wills lawyers draft customized wills, minor guardianship nominations, and testamentary instructions to ensure your exact wishes are fulfilled.
• Advance Healthcare Directives: Diligent power of attorney lawyers create durable financial powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, and living wills to protect your personal autonomy during incapacity.
• Estate Administration and Settlement: Compassionate probate lawyers assist personal representatives and surviving spouses with small estate affidavits, formal probate proceedings, and creditor resolution.
• Debt Relief and Insolvency: Strategic bankruptcy lawyers and debt relief lawyers help clients facing overwhelming debt regain financial freedom through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, halting garnishments and foreclosures.

Navigating Community Property and Multi-State Real Estate

Arizona is a community property state with specific statutory requirements governing marital assets, joint tenancy, and survivorship rights. For individuals who own vacation homes or rental property across state lines, attorney Benson provides a rare multi-jurisdictional advantage as a practitioner licensed in Arizona, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. This multi-state licensure ensures that real estate deeds, business interests, and investment accounts are correctly funded into trusts, eliminating ancillary probate proceedings in other jurisdictions. When families need a lawyer urgently following the unexpected loss of a loved one or an impending financial hardship, the firm responds with prompt, reassuring, and meticulous guidance.

Free Consultations and Accessible Client Support

The Law Offices of Christopher A. Benson, PLLC is built on personal service, transparent pricing, and client satisfaction. Holding a perfect 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo and recognized among the best estate planning lawyers in Tempe, attorney Benson offers clients the flexibility of meeting in person at the Tempe office or completing their entire estate plan remotely via phone and secure video consultations. When you decide to hire an attorney to prepare your living trust package, the firm offers free initial consultations and predictable flat-fee structures, empowering you to achieve genuine peace of mind regarding your family's future.