Scottsdale, Arizona
Wrongful Death in Scottsdale.
After a preventable death, your family may need answers about a claim while managing an estate. We help you understand who may act and how those separate matters fit together.
Keep the claim and estate roles clear
A Scottsdale family may be handling a trust or probate file while also seeking answers about a fatal incident. The person managing property is not automatically the only person whose losses matter. Bring any estate appointment papers and a family contact list so the roles can be reviewed together.
Read the full service guideBring the records that explain your situation.
Keep death records, incident reports, insurance letters, family relationship details, and any probate appointment papers.
If you have a court notice, an insurer’s deadline, or a document you have been asked to sign, mention it when you call. Keep the full original and send a copy only through the method our team confirms.
Your first conversation
We listen to the problem, review the available facts, and identify the questions that need legal advice. A clear starting point helps you decide what to do next.
Before work begins
We explain the proposed scope, fees, and records needed. You can ask about the process and the next decision before you choose to hire us.
Meet in person or from home.
Choose North Scottsdale or Gainey Ranch when you request an in-person meeting. Tell us if your matter involves a second home, a business, or relatives outside Arizona so we can plan the right document review.
- North Scottsdale
- 13951 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 234, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Gainey Ranch Office
- 7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
- Phoenix Satellite Office
- 1427 N. 3rd Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Phone and video
- Request a meeting format and we’ll confirm the details with you.
No. They are separate legal matters. We can review how the estate’s administration and the potential claim need to be coordinated.
Arizona law identifies who may bring the claim and for whose benefit. A family relationship alone does not answer every eligibility question, so the family structure and any estate appointment need review.
Keep death records, incident reports, insurance letters, family relationship details, and any probate appointment papers.
Yes. We have North Scottsdale and Gainey Ranch offices. Call to confirm the office for your appointment; phone and video consultations are also available.
The first consultation is free. We review what you need and explain the proposed scope and fees before you decide whether to hire us.
Arizona resources
These resources explain the general rules. Your documents and circumstances determine how those rules apply.
Arizona wrongful death claimantsMore help in Scottsdale.
Choose the matter you want to discuss. Each page explains a practical issue, what to bring, and how to get started.
Estate Planning
Connect your home and your trust
Probate
Separate estate property from trust property
Trust Administration
Plan for a home held in trust
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Clarify authority for care decisions
Powers of Attorney
Choose an agent who can act
Family Law
Coordinate a family change and an estate plan
Divorce
Account for a business or second property
Child Custody
Build school-day exchanges into the plan
Paternity
Review earlier parentage paperwork first
Personal Injury
Keep treatment and claim records together
Start a conversation
Discuss your next step in Scottsdale.
Bring your questions and the records you have. We’ll explain the scope of help, your options, and the next steps in English or Spanish.
- Phone, video, or in our Scottsdale office
- Free and with no obligation
- Available in English and Spanish