The people behind
your peace of mind.
A focused team of Arizona estate planning attorneys and professionals — built on a tradition that began in 1980. Select anyone below to read their full bio.
The legacy
Four decades of doing one thing well.
Phelps LaClair began in the early 1980s, when Arizona native Stephen Phelps started preparing Living Trusts for clients at a time when hardly anyone knew what a Living Trust was.
Those early trusts have since withstood the test of time and served their families well. After Stephen retired in 2009, his son James Phelps and firm co-owner Jeffrey LaClair took up the tradition — now alongside a team of attorneys who share the same exclusive focus.
Today the firm carries that conviction forward: estate planning isn’t paperwork. It’s a promise to the families who rely on us.
Why Phelps LaClair
What makes us different.
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Focused exclusively on estate planning
No litigation, no divorces, no bankruptcies. Keeping our focus narrow lets us provide top-notch service — and design strategies that protect your loved ones, preserve your assets, and save on taxes.
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We know what works after the fact
We don’t just design trusts on the front end — we’ve administered hundreds of trusts and estates after people pass away. That real-life perspective helps us avoid pitfalls less experienced planners never see coming.
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A relationship firm, not document preparers
Much of what passes for estate planning today is little more than high-priced word processing. We take a personal approach to your goals, then commit to making sure your plan does what you actually want it to do.
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Predictable, client-centered service
We work side-by-side with you to build a plan that meets your goals at fees that are predictable and fair — grounded in integrity, compassion, and a genuine, ongoing relationship.
Our Attorneys
The people behind your plan.
Meet the partners and attorneys who guide Arizona families through estate planning, trust administration, and probate.
Operations & Client Support
The people who keep every plan moving — from your first call through funding and beyond.
Get Started
Start planning with a team focused on your peace of mind.
A short conversation is the first step toward a plan that protects the people and things you care about most.