Elizabeth Anne Westby

Elizabeth Anne Westby

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 12 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Probate

2916 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ

About Elizabeth

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Trust, living trust, revocable living trust, will, living will, power of attorney, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, beneficiary deed, payable on death accounts

50%
Family 25%

Divorce, separation, domestic partnership agreements, child custody, parenting time, paternity

25%
Probate 25%

Informal probate, formal probate, small estate affidavits

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 12 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2013

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Location

Platt & Westby, P.C.

2916 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85013

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Elizabeth Anne Westby's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stacey | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

HOA Settlement

Elizabeth assisted me with an issue involving damage to my home. I live in an HOA and the roots from a tree they had planted and maintained grew under my foundation causing extensive damage. Elizabeth prepared a professional and thorough settlement request to the HOA's insurance company, which result...ed in them paying for all of the damage caused by the tree! I never could have done this on my own. Elizabeth was patient with all of my questions and though this is not her typical area of law, she was very knowledgeable. Elizabeth treats her clients with care and concern and she is someone you want on your side when dealing with stressful and difficult matters. I can't thank Elizabeth enough for her time, patience and expertise in getting this matter settled.

Posted by Joanna Henry Tomkinson | January 15, 2016

Very nice and easy to talk to.

Elizabeth got right back to me, and has continued contact and answers I may have questions about. Very pleasant. Very knowledgeable. Looking forward to her help .

Posted by Kyle | November 09, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Caring, Compassionate Service

Elizabeth Westby of Westby Law was so professional in answering my questions when it came to my divorce. She was able to answer all my questions thoroughly and with the upmost compassion. Bottomline, she cared for what was best for me but also my three daughters. I will use her for Estate Planning... and any other matters that may arise in the future.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Highly Recommended

We hired Elizabeth Westby, after being turned down by five other attorneys that told us we could not win a very complicated, and unusual guardianship/custody case. From our very first conversation Elizabeth listened to our story, and spoke to me in terms that I could understand. Elizabeth is very ...professional, and thorough. She always returned my calls, and emails in a very timely fashion. She studied, and knew my case as well, if not better than I did. She believed in what she was doing for our family, and in moments that I was losing faith in the court process, she encouraged me, and helped me get through the rough patches. Whenever possible Elizabeth did what she could to help keep costs down, without ever jeopardizing the integrity of our case. Elizabeth is very diligent, and she ultimately won our case for us. Elizabeth has given my family security, stability, and a new lease on life, and for that we will be forever grateful. Not only did I find an Amazing Attorney, I also found someone that I now call a Dear Friend.

Posted by Matthew | March 16, 2015 | Wills & Living Wills

Assurance through Capability

After a recent stint in the hospital my sister and I found that my father (who had always seemed so prepared) had never had a Will or Power of Attorney drawn up in case of emergency. As he was unresponsive in the hospital for time, it caused a great deal of confusion as to how we should proceed in ac...cordance to his wishes. It also made us realize that if the worst should ever happen we were completely unprepared After a recent stint in the hospital my sister and I found that my father (who had always seemed so prepared) had never had a Will or Power of Attorney drawn up in case of emergency. As he was unresponsive in the hospital for time, it caused a great deal of confusion as to how we should proceed in accordance to his wishes. It also made us realize that if the worst should ever happen we were completely unprepared and unaware of his wishes, as well as finances. Luckily my father made it out, and during his recovery decided he wanted to create a Will and assign Power of Attorney in case anything ever happened again. That is when we turned to Elizabeth Westby. Elizabeth was able to answer all of our questions and directed my father towards his best options. She was extremely accommodating, even visiting my father in the hospital so she could go over his Will page by page and throwing in some last minute adjustments. Her response time was very fast, and she always communicated whenever there was any sort of update. She helped my father feel calm and secure, and never left us feeling as though we were in the dark or unsure. Now we can rest assured that my father and his wishes will always be in very capable hands.

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Heather Cullen

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Westby provides a much needed service on Avvo. She donates her time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers."

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Travis Owen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 04

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"Ms. Westby is an exceptional attorney and a zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Unknown lawyer | Feb 23

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Andrew Alex

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Salvador

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 09

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"Ms. Westby is an intelligent, committed attorney. I have known her since law school and her skills are unparalleled. She is creative in finding solutions to her client's legal issues."

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Nancy Davidson

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 06

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"I endorse Elizabeth. I've known her since law school. She is a highly skilled and dedicated attorney who is well respected in the legal community."

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Sarah Nilsson

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is caring and extremely knowledgeable. Her dedication to the practice is what gives attorneys a GOOD name!"

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Todd Simpson

Family lawyer | Sep 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristi Morley

Family lawyer | Aug 31

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Jones

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 25

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"Ms. Westby is a carrying, attentive, and loyal attorney. She listens to her clients and tries to do what is best for them. She is motivated to succeed in all she does."

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Estate planning lawyer | Apr 02

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Estate planning lawyer | Mar 16

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William Nunez

Probate lawyer | Feb 20

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"Elizabeth is an excellent attorney who enjoys a great reputation in the legal community."

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Family lawyer | Feb 19

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Associations

2014 - Present

Camp Soaring Eagle

Committee Member

2014 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Committee Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

Member

2012 - Present

Maricopa Bar Assocition - Young Lawyers Division

Member

2010 - Present

Women's Law Association

Member

Education

2013

Arizona Summit Law School

2004

University of Arizona

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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