Stephen Wardlow Follett

Stephen Wardlow Follett

also known as Stephen W. Follett, Stephen Follett

4.2
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Chandler, AZ
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

1820 E. Ray Rd., # 405, Chandler, AZ

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Wills, trusts, power of attorney, living wills, and other related estate planning. I've worked in the trenches and see what works and what doesn't work. Plan with an attorney that sees it all and can plan to prevent unnecessary costs, time, and problems in probate.

18 years

50%
Probate 25%

Need to probate a will? Need probate with out a will? Probate can be simple, straightforward, and inexpensive with the right attorney and paralegal. I will give you quick, inexpensive, and reliable service.

18 years

25%
Trusts 25%

Trusts are the best vehicle to plan for aging and ultimately passing your wealth. Whether using a trust for your estate plan, administering a trust as trustee, or you are a beneficiary of a trust, I have the necessary experience to help you.

18 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Active

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Stephen W. Follett

1820 E. Ray Rd., # 405, Chandler, AZ, 85225

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Stephen Wardlow Follett's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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1 star (1)

Posted by Becky | October 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate/probate and a matter with my hanicaped sister

I totally would recommend Stephen . He helped me with a legal matter with my sister and did a great job. This was Three years ago. And here just recently helped me get questions and answers I need for my deceased fathers estate. Both times he knew what he was doing. He cares about his clients and doe...s a great job.

Posted by Donna | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

ALERT!!!STAY AWAY!

I hired Stephen thru a referral from my parents lawyer Wilford Taylor. I hired him to preserve all that my parents wanted. He talked me into changing everything my parents paid good money to have written on their Wills Trusts and Estate! He wrapped it all up nicely and handed it all to my brothers wi...th a bow and I got nothing and the brother my mother took out of her estate got half sharing all with my other brother who Stephen talked me into giving Executorship!!! Beware! When emotions are involved I wanted my relationship with my lawyer and did exactly what he asked me to do...I got screwed in the end and got nothing!!! Even out of moms vault because he said "how do I know this $100.00 bill is not worth a million"? Idiot google it! He is terrible to say the least!!! STAY AWAY RUN AWAY!

Posted by Lori Knutson | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrific, knowledgeable attorney and a great person!

Our company finds money through various sources, then finds the heirs who can claim those funds. Stephen has done all our court work in AZ for many years and has successfully represented us. He's very knowledgeable and through his tenacity was responsible for getting our legitimate heirs paid when th...e State read their own laws incorrectly. I wish the other attorneys I have to work with in other states were half as good!

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2015

Help With Family Trust

I asked Stephen to help me when my dad passed away with the family trust. He was very helpful the whole way and would give me great advice on how I should handle certain items of the trust. The only time that I was not able to reach Stephen was when he was in court or a deposition. His staff was very... kind and helpful and made sure that my message reached Stephen when I was not able to speak to him when I called.

Posted by Dawn | June 30, 2015

Not only a great attorney - a great person, too.

Stephen is skilled and knowledgeable in the probate arena, where he has represented me for years. Most important to me - he is honest and ethical. A reasonable, level-headed practitioner, Stephen is always tuned in to handling cases and solving issues that arise in them efficiently and cost-effective...ly. This is not an attorney who will drag a matter out longer than necessary just to churn fees or create controversy where none should exist. Even though he doesn't approach a case looking for a fight, have no fear that he is entirely capable of being a strong and aggressive advocate for his client when the situation warrants. It's clear to me after working with him on dozens of cases that doing what is right (morals) is more important to Stephen than proving that he is right (ego). As a result, his fees are always very reasonable for the invaluable service he provides. If you're looking for an attorney you can trust, who won't take you to the cleaners, who will fight for what is right without starting a war - Stephen is your man. Highly recommended!

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Mark Wilson

Probate lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stephen is a very professional attorney that is well versed in estate and trust law. He is courteous and easy to work with, and I found him to always be looking for solutions to resolve any issue that arose in the matter we were involved with."

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Monty Donohew

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I respect Mr. Follett's responses to inquiries, as well as his contribution to this site. He is obviously knowledgeable and helpful. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Wilson

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Silver Beaver, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Koglemeier Dobbins & Smith, PLC

Associations

2006 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

CHENAULT v. SCHONES

Win at Trial and Appeal

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Education

2006

ASU

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Senior Center Classes

Estate Planning

2013

Senior Center Classes

Estate Planning

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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