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

“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Technically strong and very good at explaining complex topics. He was great at simplifying everything and using examples to help us make critical decisions.”
“He is direct and well versed in the information he provides. He is professional and always available when I have urgent legal needs.”

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

July 2026 Entity Formation

Scottsdale corporate and estate planning client desired to start a new commission-based business.  DeAngelis Legal worked with the client to select the type of entity, LLC or corporation, and how its income would be taxed.  DeAngelis Legal also created the formation documents and made sure [...]

July 2026 Tenants in Common Agreement

Unmarried Scottsdale couple desired to purchase a personal residence together, but wanted their respective families to receive the financial benefit from the investment upon their death.  DeAngelis Legal worked with the client to create a tenants in common agreement, which addressed who would be responsible [...]

July 2026 Estate Planning Update

Estate Planning Update July 2026 2026 Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: remains $19,000 per donor, per donee. 2026 Gift and Estate Tax Exemption: increased to $15,000,000 per person this year (an increase of $110,000 per individual or $220,000 for a married couple) and made permanent. Marital [...]

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 [...]