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Vanessa practices primarily in the areas of trust and estate planning, probate administration and litigation, and elder law. Vanessa offers strategic and thoughtful guidance to individuals, families, professional fiduciaries, Trustees, Personal Representatives, creditors and heirs/ her estate planning practice, Vanessa develops custom approaches designed to meet the needs of each individual client, family, or situation. This includes sophisticated planning for more complex matters, practical and efficient plans for more modest estates, and everything in between. Over the course of her practice, hundreds of Arizona individuals and families have benefitted from Vanessa’s thoughtfully crafted estate plans, modifications to existing plans, and general guidance in estate planning. Further, in addition to developing and modifying estate plans, Vanessa also guides clients through estate and trust administration, as well as probate proceedings.
Vanessa is also a regular advocate for individuals seeking to protect a family member or loved one in connection with Guardianship and Conservatorship proceedings. In addition to attentively navigating her clients through the procedures of guardian and conservator appointments, Vanessa ensures all duties and responsibilities are understood, and provides post-appointment support to secure long-term success and sustainability.
Vanessa’s thoughtful approach to Guardianships and Conservatorships also serves her clients well in the arena of juvenile adoptions and guardianships. Whether clients are uniting their family through a step-parent adoption, starting or expanding their family with a private adoption, or solidifying a long-time bond through an adult adoption, Vanessa’s enthusiasm and experience with adoptions, allows her clients to approach the prospect of adoption with confidence and ease.
Vanessa is an Arizona native and attended Northern Arizona University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Vanessa pursued law school after three years of working in a corporate law firm, and graduated from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois.
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Chat withState: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
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1850 N. Central Ave. 24th Floor, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
59 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Best trust lawyer in town
My wife and I had a wonderful experience working with Vanessa on our trust. She listened, tailored our trust to our individual circumstances, and worked closely with us to create a document we needed. Her fees are incredibly reasonable. More importantly, she cared, she listened and she gave us eve...
Posted by Laura | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Family Trust
After my mom passed, I was uncertain how to handle her estate. My emotions made it hard to think clearly and I wasn't sure how to create a trust. I met Vanessa and she was very compassionate and knowledgeable. When our meeting was over I felt like a burden had been lifted and that I was in very ca...
Posted by Sandra | June 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Vanessa Rae Heim
I was very nervous even though was just their to have an Estate Portfolio done for myself. Vanessa was very personable and warming to me. She made me feel very at ease and able to speak to her why I was their. We actually started talking about our personal lives and comparing how much we both were t...
Posted by April | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Excellent Lawyer
Vanessa assisted me in the adoption process of my daughter. My wife and I were very satisfied with her professionalism from the initial consultation to the final adoption hearing. Vanessa met and exceeded our expectations by explaining each process in detail. Vanessa ensured that my wife and I were...
Posted by Magnon | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Minor name change
Vanessa was my minor daughter's attorney for her name change. Vanessa was patient and compassionate through the whole process. Vanessa worked diligently to hire the out of state professionals required by the court and made sure my daughter and I knew every move that was being made by Vanessa's team. ...
"Vanessa has a warm demeanor and a true, caring heart. We are lucky to have her as a part of our team."
"Vanessa is a fantastic lawyer. She truly listens to clients and seeks the best, and most efficient ways to accomplish the client's goals. Her work product is stellar and she excels at customer service. I highly recommend this lawyer."
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2022
Volunteer Extraordinaire, State Bar of Arizona
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Elite Service Provider, ARAG
2015
Elite Service Provider, ARAG
2021 - Present
Attorney, Tiffany & Bosco, PA
2016 - 2021
Attorney, Lincoln & Wenk, P.L.L.C.
2012 - 2016
Attorney, Trullinger & Wenk, P.L.L.C.
2012 - Present
Maricopa Count Bar AssociationMember
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
English