ESTATE PLANNING

From simple plans for young families to tax planning strategies for sophisticated estates, our experience and expertise coupled with our friendly, confidential and sincere demeanor will ensure the creation of a plan that is perfect for your family.

BUSINESS SERVICES

We have been successfully representing Arizona businesses and their owners since 1992. From start-ups to firmly established businesses, we can guide you through what is needed to meet your objectives with practical, well-organized advice.

TESTIMONIALS

“Quinn is exceptional in his ability to know just how to help different people in different situations. I feel very comfortable in discussing any issue with Quinn and knowing I will get a well thought out explanation. Because I know him personally, I would always feel comfortable in recommending him to someone who needs legal matters.”
“Technically strong and very good at explaining complex topics. He was great at simplifying everything and using examples to help us make critical decisions.”
“I liked that he was competent in the state statutes needed to Probate my father’s estate in Arizona. He took care of all the paperwork and gave good advice on how to proceed.”
“Meetings with Quinn are always relaxed and very informative. He makes sure that you understand all the implications of what you are doing and does it without pushing.”
“Very smart and professional, but still personable and approachable. Expert at helping negotiate difficult areas to achieve most satisfactory legal outcomes. Quinn is a pleasure to work with!”
“He is forthright, honest, thorough, explains issues in a manner that is very understandable, readily available, empathic and knowledgeable.”
“Working with Quinn and his staff was wonderful. All documents were created and explained in terms that we could easily understand. All our questions were answered promptly and thoroughly. Everything was organized clearly and all appointments were quick and to the point.”
“He is direct and well versed in the information he provides. He is professional and always available when I have urgent legal needs.”
“On the rare occasion where I had a dispute with someone he always had a way of suggesting alternative solutions rather than involving a lawyer. Saves me time and money and the situations were resolved.”

Recent Projects

For Quinn the practice of law started as a job, turned into a career and is evolving into a lifetime journey. He is grateful for the support of clients, attorneys and staff who have assisted him every step of the way and humbled by their kind words as he passes the quarter century mark. Practicing law is challenging and stressful, but not always exciting. In addition to graduating from SMU Law and passing the bar on his first attempt, a few of his highlights include:

  • Becoming Board Certified in Estate and Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona
  • Obtaining his AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbard, the highest peer rating possible
  • Receiving a five star 10/10 rating from AVVO.

READ MORE ABOUT QUINN

June 2026 Estate Planning with Closely Held Business Interests

High net worth Scottsdale couple sought assistance with creating a structure and strategy to make lifetime gifts to their children.  DeAngelis Legal advised the clients on the varying interests of their children in the family business and income and estate tax issues.  We also worked [...]

May 2026 Lifetime Gifts to Irrevocable Trusts for Children

Long time high net worth Arizona based client desired to make large lifetime gifts to his children.  DeAngelis Legal advised the client regarding funding, control and use of the gifts to take advantage of the new 2026 estate tax exemptions, protect the assets from the children’s [...]

May 2026 Trust Administration

Mom died leaving various real estate investments to her children in trust.  The children were also named as co-trustees.  Unfortunately, mom made pre-death transfers to some of the children.  The co-trustees engaged DeAngelis Legal to assist them to sort out the issues with these transfers.  [...]

April 2026 Sailing in the South Pacific

Quinn sailed from Ecuador to French Polynesia, a 3,000-mile trip across the Pacific.  Sailing 24 hours a day for 19 days chasing the Southern Cross and other constellations took its toll on him, but he returned refreshed and ready to go.  Interestingly, Quinn attributes his [...]

March 2026 Estate Plan Update for High Net Worth Couple

DeAngelis Legal performed a five-year review of a current high net worth Scottsdale couple’s estate plan in connection with the 2025 estate tax changes.  After the review, the couple identified several areas that they desired to change, including the distribution scheme and lifetime gifting.  DeAngelis [...]