Spencer Wilkinson • Probate & Estate Planning Attorney

Trusted guidance in probate and planning.
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Arizona probate court matters and estate planning

Trusted guidance in probate and planning.

Understand your options and take the next step with confidence. Whether you are navigating a contested probate matter, planning for the future, or protecting a vulnerable loved one, you will get clear, practical guidance tailored to your situation.

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Focused Contested probate court matters, guardianship and conservatorship, trust management, and estate planning.
Litigation capable Prepared for contested hearings, evidence, and outcomes that hold up in court.
Clarity first Plain-English explanations, realistic timelines, and a defined next step.

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Situations I help with

Most people reach out when something feels off, unclear, or urgent. Here are common scenarios where legal guidance can make the next step obvious.

VULNERABILITY

Guardianship and conservatorship

  • Medical decisions and placement planning
  • Financial protection from exploitation
  • Capacity concerns, dementia, or severe mental illness
CONFLICT

Contested trust and estate disputes

  • Suspicious changes and sudden amendments
  • Accounting and transparency disputes
  • Removal or surcharge issues and fiduciary disputes
PLANNING

Estate planning and trust planning

  • Wills, revocable trusts, and incapacity planning
  • Guardrails to reduce future conflict
  • Clear instructions for family, trustees, and decision makers
Spencer Wilkinson, probate and estate planning attorney

Meet Spencer Wilkinson

Probate is rarely only paperwork. It is often grief, family tension, financial pressure, and real risk. My role is to bring calm structure to that moment and build a strategy that fits your goals and holds up under scrutiny.

Why clients choose to talk with me You get clear answers, a direct assessment of risk, and a plan designed around your specific situation. If the matter is contested, I prepare from day one as if it will be litigated. If the goal is planning, I build documents and systems that reduce confusion and prevent future conflict.
WHAT TO EXPECT
  • A calm conversation about what is happening and what matters most
  • Practical options with strengths, risks, and next steps
  • A roadmap you can act on, even if you are still deciding what to do
Schedule a Consultation How It Works

How this typically works

Every case is unique. Most matters still follow a simple structure.

STEP 1

Clarify the goal

Identify what outcome you need, what is realistic, and what evidence matters.

STEP 2

Collect the right facts

Documents, timelines, and key details guide whether the path is planning, negotiation, or court action.

STEP 3

Take the correct next step

File, respond, negotiate, or plan, with a strategy designed to prevent surprises later.

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A PRACTICAL NOTE

If your situation involves immediate danger, active financial exploitation, or a medical crisis, call the office first. You may also need to contact law enforcement or adult protective services depending on the facts.

NEXT

The fastest way to get clarity is a consultation. Even one focused conversation can turn uncertainty into a plan.

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Common questions

Quick answers to reduce uncertainty before you reach out.

How quickly can a guardianship request happen?

It depends on the facts, county, and what relief is requested. Emergency requests can move faster, but they require stronger evidence and careful compliance with notice and service rules.

What if a family member is manipulating my parent?

That can implicate undue influence, exploitation, capacity issues, and fiduciary duties. The first step is clarifying the legal posture, including whether there is a trust, a power of attorney, and who currently controls assets.

Do you take contested trust and estate litigation?

Yes. If there is a dispute about amendments, accountings, trustee conduct, beneficiary rights, or exploitation, the strategy should be built for litigation from day one.

What should I bring to a consultation?

Any trust, will, or power of attorney documents you have, a basic timeline, names of key people involved, and recent medical or financial information to the extent you can share safely.

Ready for a clear next step?

Schedule a consultation to identify the strongest path forward and avoid preventable mistakes.

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