Phoenix, AZ estates & probate attorney Anya Witmer talks about the philosophy that guides her work and what it takes to be successful in estate planning. She shares that she approaches her legal practice with a holistic philosophy, taking the time to understand each client, their family, and their unique goals. Her aim is to craft estate plans tailored to each client’s specific circumstances, recognizing that one-size-fits-all solutions are rarely effective.

She also prioritizes meeting clients where they are. While legal terms and concepts may be routine for her, she understands that they can be unfamiliar and complex for clients. She strives to explain concepts in clear, straightforward language and consistently checks to ensure clients understand. If a client struggles to grasp a concept, she adapts her explanation to communicate it effectively.

She believes that the success of estate planning relies heavily on collaboration. She encourages clients to provide complete and accurate information without concern for judgment, as this allows her to develop the most effective plan. She explains that the administration of an estate will occur one way or another—either proactively, through careful planning and alignment of assets, or reactively, with court involvement and probate. Her goal is to help clients achieve the most efficient and effective outcome through thoughtful, front-end planning.