Chelsea Anne Hesla

Chelsea Anne Hesla

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Trusts Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Trusts, Elder Law, Probate, Real Estate

2415 East Camelback Rd., Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ

About Chelsea

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Trusts 30%

I provide strategic representation in connection with Trust disputes and administration, as well as general guidance to fiduciaries tasked with Trust management.

30%
Elder Law 25%

As a former prosecutor, I deliver assertive representation for cases involving financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, undue influence, and lack of capacity. I also serve as an advocate in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.

25%
Probate 25%

I provide thoughtful guidance through all stages of probate administration and litigation, including representation of personal representatives, beneficiaries, and private fiduciaries.

25%
Real Estate 20%

For trust and estate matters that involve a real estate component, my extensive commercial and residential real estate experience serves my clients well.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 11 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Spencer Fane LLP

2415 East Camelback Rd., Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

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Chelsea Anne Hesla's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kelsey | July 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Family Trust Challenge

Chelsea is an incredible lawyer-this being my first time working with a lawyer regarding Trust and Estate concerns, Chelsea was very communicative, supportive and gave valuable advice. I am very grateful for the opportunity I had to work with her. You know you are in good hands and a plan driven by y...our concerns will be followed. Thank you Chelsea!

Posted by Eric | May 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate Expert

Chelsea Hesla and her team at Tiffany & Bosco were recommended to me by my financial advisor and were essential in helping me and my family navigate the Arizona probate process. Chelsea’s and her team’s legal knowledge, professionalism and client focus really alleviated a lot of stress during a very ...emotional time for me and my family. I highly recommend Chelsea and her firm.

Posted by Julie | November 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Honest Articulate Attorney

Chelsea helped my sister and I wade through a very complicated trust issue that resulted in a court order to address one aspect of the problem. In all conversations and correspondence Chelsea was articulate, respectful, professional, competent, and honest. We had many many questions for Chelsea and e...ach time her responses were comprehensive, clearly spoken, and timely. Chelsea’s recommendations were immeasurable. Thank you Chelsea for your patience and guidance through this very challenging situation.

Posted by Tyler | August 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Exceptional Expertise and Service Settling an Inheritance and UTMA Matter

Chelsea was recommended to us by another lawyer in her firm as she specializes in the issues we were dealing with. It was a complex issue involving a bank in another state that only wanted to apply the laws of that state with regards to transferring money to a minor and conservatorships, and a minor ...child receiving a sum of money from the death of a family member. Chelsea was able to think outside of the box and identify a novel solution that satisfied both Arizona law and the law of the other state, while also greatly reducing the burden on us, the child's parents. We would recommend Chelsea to anyone, as she is highly knowledgeable of the law and it's application, provides prompt communications, and is a fantastic counselor.

Posted by Alex | August 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Best Lawyer and Trusted Advisor Ever

After contacting several attorneys and feeling discouraged about the complexity of my trust case, I decided to make one more phone call and thank goodness I did. From the beginning, Chelsea was very confident and her professional demeanor along with her knowledge of probate and trust law allowed me ...and my siblings to feel confident in her ability to represent us. Without her guidance we wouldn't have been able to gain a favorable outcome. I trusted her immediately and would recommend her to anyone needing a lawyer and trusted advisor for complex legal situations.

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Chelsea Anne Hesla's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alden Thomas

Real estate lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea is a superb real estate and probate attorney, and any client would be lucky to have her in their corner. I have known Chelsea for nearly a decade. In that time, I have witnessed her work as a tireless advocate for her clients' rights, and she routinely achieves excellent results. She is diligent, thorough, kind, and compassionate. I would not hesitate to refer my family and friends to her."

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Ashley Case

Probate lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chelsea is a knowledgeable and compassionate probate attorney. She is skilled at navigating complicated and contentious matters and manages to keep the client's experience pleasant in the process, which is often a tall order. I am happy to recommend her to my clients who have matters that have reached the stage of requiring court involvement."

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Christopher Doran

Real estate lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to know Chelsea in many different capacities. We attended law school together, and I got to see her skills in oral advocacy competitions and notably as a national champion in mediation. I had the opportunity to have a case against Chelsea when she was a prosecutor. Through that process I got to see Chelsea's passion, care, and dedication to a just result. Over recent years, I have seen Chelsea shine in the areas of real estate and probate law. This is Chelsea's true passion and expertise. She cares about her clients and I recently referred her a complex, high asset case without hesitation because of her work ethic, passion, and character. Lastly, I have known Chelsea as a friend for many years. Her character, kindness, and drive stand out. Any client would be in good hands with her."

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Gianni Pattas

Probate lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Chelsea. I am impressed at her ability to be both a skilled, compassionate advocate who advocates vigorously on behalf of her clients while maintaining integrity and professionalism. I do not hesitate to refer people to Chelsea as she is an excellent lawyer and great person."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2023

Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine

2022

Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine

2021

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

All In For Women, Arizona Women Lawyer's Association

2019

Best Law Firms for Trusts & Estates Litigation, U.S. News & World Report

2014

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Representation in Litigation

2014

National Champion, Representation in Mediation, American Bar Association

2013

Outstanding Trial Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner, Spencer Fane LLP

2019 - 2024

Attorney, Tiffany & Bosco, PA

2017 - 2019

Attorney, Real Estate Litigation Firm

2014 - 2017

Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Office

Associations

2022 - Present

Tiffany & Bosco's Women Lawyer's Forum

Chairwoman

2021 - Present

Central Arizona Estate Planning Council

Attorney Member

2020 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Attorney Member

2019 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law Secti

Member

2019 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section

Member

2018 - Present

Phoenix Theatre

Board Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2019 - 2021

Tiffany & Bosco Women Lawyer's Forum

Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Trust Litigation

Favorable Settlement

Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult

Favorable Court Ruling and Award of Attorneys' Fees

Contested Guardianship and Conservatorship

Favorable Court Ruling

Trust Litigation

Favorable Court Ruling and Award of Attorneys' Fees

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Education

2014

Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business

Business (Real Estate Concentration)

Speaking Engagements

2022

Maricopa County Bar Association

Fundamentals of Probate

2021

Maricopa County Bar Association

Fundamentals of Probate

2020

Arizona Fiduciaries Association

Top Five Legal Takeaways for 2020

2020

Arizona Attorneys Respond Practical Advice on Trusts and Estates

2018

ABC 15 Live News

Real Estate Hotline

Publications

2015

Maricopa County Litigation Practice Guide Case Closed

Languages

English

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