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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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Acquired: 2012
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1850 N. Central Ave. 24th Floor, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
59 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Suzanne | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Trust
Vanessa did a great job in drawing up my Estate Trust. Items I wanted changed or worded differently was done efficiently & quickly. I also appreciated her assistance with my brother's estate, in helping me to attain an out of state Estate Attorney to try to bring my brother's Estate to a close. Va...
Posted by Gayle | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Complete Satisfaction!
Vanessa Heim is an amazingly personable lawyer who quickly made us feel comfortable with the process of working with a lawyer. She calmly explained everything she was going to do for us, answered all questions, and then ensured we had everything we needed throughout the process. I would highly recom...
Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Kind and competent
Vanessa helped my husband and I with our estate planning. She was easily accessible through the whole process and took time to answer all of our questions. She made this experience pleasant from start to finish.
Posted by Teresa | January 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will, Living Will,POA
I consulted and hired Vanessa Heim in regards to doing my will. She clearly informed me of the process and went over the outline of important details. She gave me an outline of the information I would need to complete the process. She was there for any questions and concerns, had responded quickly to...
Posted by William | January 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Last Will and Testament Documents
My son recommended Vanessa to my wife and me, as he was very pleased with her handling of his and his wife's will several years ago. I called to set up an initial consultation with Vanessa, and she clearly explained to us during this consultation what information was needed to draw up our wills and ...
"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