Lora G Johnson

Lora G Johnson

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 25 years

Elder law Lawyer at Avondale, AZ
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate ... +4 more

10320 W McDowell Rd, Bldg. D, Avondale, AZ

About Lora

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Elder Law 25%

26 years

25%
Probate 15%

Probate is basically court supervision of the re-titling of assets out of the decedent's name into his or her beneficiary's name. Because of the different legal requirements, costs and time can be significant.

26 years

15%
Guardianship 10%

A 'guardianship' is a court proceeding that can be undertaken to appoint an individual for you and give that individual the legal ability to make any decisions involving your person, such as where you should live, any medical care and treatment decisions, etc. During this court proceeding your competency is brought into question and evidence must be presented. This can be a very time-consuming, expensive, and frustrating process to embark on within an overburdened court system.

26 years

10%
Trusts 10%

When properly created, a Living Trust can: minimize estate and inheritance taxes, avoid death probate (even in multiple states), determine who will handle your affairs, should you become incapacitated, in order to avoid having to go to court, control distributions to minor beneficiaries beyond the age of 18, provide for special needs beneficiaries without creating benefit ineligibility, protect monies from creditors or divorcing spouses of beneficiaries, maintain financial privacy, and more.

26 years

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

A Will is a document which states what you want to happen to your belongings at your death. A Will can list guardians for minor children, which can be extremely important. A Will also should name a Personal Representative, or person that you want to handle your affairs at your death. A Will should also state whether the Personal Representative must post a bond or not in order to be appointed and be able to administer your estate.

26 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 25 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2000

Active

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Location

Johnson & Ashworth, PLLC

10320 W McDowell Rd, Bldg. D, Avondale, AZ, 85392

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Lora G Johnson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Elder Law

Posted by Lyn | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Professional, went above and beyond!

Lora and her staff were so wonderful! From the moment I walked into her office they were so helpful. They helped my mom get on ALTCS, which is not an easy task. Every question was answered and taken care of in a professional and fast manner. I can't thank them enough. I did interview other Lawyers, t...here was no comparison. Johnson & Associates were the best! They literally, saved my life.

Posted by Judy | October 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

A welcomed relief!

I was a client of previous owner and had to return for a change to my trust and then again after a death in the family. Lora was not only compassionate but so professional. The cost of services are very reasonable. I have recommended others to her because of her experience with Elder law and her i...nvolvement with Alzheimers. You will NOT be disappointed with this practice!

Posted by Patricia S. | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Great Attorney with a Heart

Lora Johnson is a great attorney who also really cares about her clients. I was dealing with a lot of elder care issues for my husband with dementia, but also worries about my financial future. I was so confused by hearing different things from different people including another lawyer. Lora took ...the confusion out of the process for me by educating me on elder care options that make sense. Then she put together a plan I understand and all the documents needed to make it reality. I feel like Lora isn't just trying to make money, but that she really does care about her clients. She is a great attorney with a heart.

Posted by Roger | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Experienced, Professional, and Caring

As a business owner, I have known and worked with Lora Johnson, Esq. and the other attorneys at her firm for several years. They are extremely professional and at the same time warm and caring. They take the time to explain complicated legal matters to ensure their clients are fully informed. They a...re responsive to inquiries by phone or e-mail. When asked for a probate/elder law attorney referral in the west valley, they are at the top of my list.

Posted by April | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law

Very caring and knowledgeable

My husband I came to see Lora with my father-in-law when we moved here from Michigan to have our trusts and powers of attorneys revised for our residency here. She was very informative and efficient. We came again a couple of years later to help apply for long term care for my mother-in-law. All of t...he firm's staff was freindly, helpful, and caring in their step-by-step guidance through the process. I would recommend the law office, as a whole, to anyone looking for guidance with estate planning and/or long term care.

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Lora G Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Heath Hirschi

Guardianship lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lora really has a solid understanding of guardianship law. I strongly endorse her."

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Andrew Alex

Elder law lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Faith

Wills and living wills lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sergio Escamilla

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lora for several years. I know her to be compassionate, well trained, and very approachable. Lora truly cares about the cases she manages, and more importantly, about her clients. I would unequivocally recommend Lora without hesitation to my current clients and my own family and friends who need assistance with wills, trusts, estate, and elder law."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2023

Community Person of the Year, Sun City Independent

2019

Benevilla Legacy Champion Award, Benevilla

2014

Annual Volunteer Award, Alzheimer's Association

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Johnson & Ashworth, P.L.L.C

2000 - 2006

Associate, Morris, Hall & Kinghorn, PLLC

Associations

2013 - Present

Benevilla

Enriching Lives Network Partner

2012 - Present

AZ NAELA

Board of Directors

2009 - Present

Alzheimer's Association

Regional Leadership Council

2009 - Present

Southwest Chamber of Commerce

Member

2008 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

1999 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association Mental Health and Elder Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

Arizona Bar Association Probate Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Excellent ALTCS approval record

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Education

1999

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Estate Planning @Benevilla

End of Life Planning & Decisions in Late-Stage Care

2015

CARES Partners - Caregiver Forum

Area Agency on Aging

2015

Benevilla

The Ten Most Commonly Made Mistakes in Estate Planning and Long-term Planning

2015

Anthem Mini-Conference

Legal and Financial Planning

2015

Alzheimer's Assoc of Avondale

Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Disease

2015

24th Annual Alzheimer's Education Conference

Legal and Financial Planning for Caregivers & Professionals

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Swedish

Russian

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