PROTECT YOUR WISHES
& PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE
Nicole Pavlik Law Firm
Trusted Advisor for Arizona Individuals, Couples, Families, the LGBTQ+ Community and Small Business Owners
We are a modern law firm that offers services virtually via video or phone. You only need to come to our Phoenix office to sign documents.
ESTATE PLANNING
Estate planning is one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones. Most people don’t think about estate planning until they’ve experienced what happens when someone dies without a will.
Seeing families fight over belongings instead of comforting each other in a time of grief doesn't have to be the trigger that motivates you to schedule an Estate Planning Session.
Working through grief is hard enough for your loved ones, don't make it harder by not having things organized and put in order.
PROBATE
When you suffer a loss in your family, it is an emotional and overwhelming process to navigate through what needs to be done. Even if your loved one had a Will in place.
The executor of the Will has to follow up with creditors, file paperwork with the court, and round up assets, all while grieving and continuing to live and provide for loved ones.
You don’t have to go through this alone, and you don’t have to research and guess if you’re handling your loved one’s estate properly.
BUSINESS PLANNING
Your business is your livelihood. It’s what pays the bills and puts food on the table. And even if you’re not running your business full time, you need to protect yourself.
Having the correct business documents in place—contracts, tax paperwork, agreements—helps to ensure that your business runs smoothly. It also reduces the risk of liability.
I work with business owners to ensure you have the documents you need to protect your business—now and in the future.
Welcome to Nicole Pavlik Law
A Virtually Based Arizona Law Firm
We are a modern law firm that offers services virtually via video or by phone. You only need to come to our Phoenix office to sign documents.
In Nicole's 10+ years of practicing law, she's witnessed that each individual, couple, family, or business situation is unique, which is why we provide a custom-tailored plan that will achieve each of your objectives and address your every concern.
Nicole strongly believes that our clients should never feel like a number, a transaction, or a project. You will always be kept in the loop and fully informed of your options. As your attorney, Nicole will always listen and ensure your goals, needs, and concerns are understood and addressed.
Nicole also believes that an attorney should always be responsive and efficient. She returns phone calls and emails promptly, and always meets deadlines and commitments.
At the end of the day, our goal is to exceed your expectations, help you meet your objectives, and give you peace of mind that all your affairs are in order.
WHY HIRE NICOLE
Whether it’s estate planning, business planning, or probate, I will help you sort through the legal issues that can have an effect on your future.
❏ VIRTUAL SERVICES
We meet with our clients virtually via video or by phone. The only time you'll need to come to our Phoenix office is to sign documents.
❏ PERSONAL, AFFORDABLE, AND COMPREHENSIVE
I value personal, affordable, and comprehensive service, and I spend as much time as necessary with every one of my clients, making sure they clearly understand each document and that those documents fully reflect their wishes.
❏ UPFRONT PRICING
I’m also upfront about the pricing for my services so planning for your future can be affordable.
❏ 15% DISCOUNT FOR EDUCATORS
CLIENT REVIEWS
We are new to the Phoenix area and have been researching Phoenix Estate Planning Attorney to update our estate documents. After researching over 40 Phoenix Estate Planning Attorneys Nicole Pavlik's firm came out on top.
ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES
PROBATE SERVICES
Reviewing the trust document
Dissolving the trust
Creating sub-trusts
Explaining trustee responsibilities
Preparing and filing paperwork with the court
Explaining the legalities of the process
Contacting beneficiaries, if necessary
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