$ 350-350 per hour
Ronald Zack
also known as Ron Zack
About Ronald
Biography
Ronald Zack’s legal focus is elder law and estate planning. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate & Trust Law (State Bar of Arizona, 2017). Ron also practices in the areas of criminal defense and juvenile matters, such as representing parents accused of abuse or neglect. Ron is a member of the State Bars of Arizona and California, as well as the Central District of California Federal Court, and Federal District Court of Arizona.
As an attorney, Ron worked in medical malpractice defense in California. In Arizona, He has been a prosecutor and was an Assistant Attorney General representing Child Protective Services. He opened his law firm, Ronald Zack, PLC in 2008. In 2013, Ron moved his legal practice to the DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy law firm where he was an attorney shareholder. In 2015, he moved his practice to the Udall Law Firm where he was a partner. He returned to managing his own law firm in 2017. Ronald Zack, PLC has changed its name to Zack & Schmitz, PLC. Ron Zack is the managing partner and continues to deal with unique and complex issues of estate planning and elder law.
Ron has a diverse background not only in law, but also in radio broadcasting (Law Review Radio), publishing (Today’s Tucson Senior and A Legal Guide to Growing Older: Planning for Disability, Dementia, & Death), real estate, insurance, education, and nursing. Along with his Juris Doctorate degree, Ron earned a Master of Arts degree in Linguistics, a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education and is a certified Family Nurse Practictioner. He maintains his nursing license. This unique background not only cultivated his passion for the law but also facilitates his holistic approach to his practice of law.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Arizona for 20 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
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Ronald Zack
4400 East Broadway Blvd, Suite 307, Tucson, AZ, 85711
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Posted by Judy | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Best Lawyer Ever
Ron has represented us for, adoptions, wills and any legal question we have. He is thorough, reliable, extremely knowledgeable, fair and goes above and beyond to make sure 150% effort is given to ensure the best possible outcome. Win or lose we always walked away winners. We highly recommend Ron for...
Posted by Steve | November 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Awful experience!
My mother in law passed away 3 years ago and when we were emotionally ready to tackle probate I called a few attorney offices. Mr Zack sounded professional and qualified to do this very simple probate case, boy did I misread that. Please keep in mind that this is a very simple and uncontested probate...
Ronald Zack
Replied last November 17, 2015Dear Steve, I am so sorry you had such a bad experience. Probate can, and usually is, a very emotional process and many factors can delay closing. If something we did caused a delay, I would like to fix it. If the delay was caused by some other factors, I would like to explain what happened. Until now, I was not at all aware of your complaint. Please note my cell phone number is on my business card and on my website (tucsonestateplanning.com), I invite you to please call me directly on my cell at 520-331-3232. I am available to clients 7 days a week and after hours. You may need to leave a message, but I will get back to you and make this right. Again, I apologize for the experience. Very sincerely, Ron Zack
Posted by Rachel | September 24, 2012 | Estate Planning
I highly recommend this lawyer!
I came to Ronald Zack at the recommendation of a friend to help with some estate planning needs. I really had no idea where to start but knew that I wanted to at least create a will. Mr. Zack helped me understand different options that are available, explained the process, and advised me on the bes...
Ronald Zack's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ron is highly competent and extremely knowledgable. He is very well organized and detail oriented with any matter he handles. I am pleased to endorse him."
"Ron is a great guy and even better lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly skilled and respected in the community, and I have referred cases to him in the past."
"Ronald Zack is a highly skilled Estate Planning and Elder Law attorney. I highly endorse him."
"I endorse Ronald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ronald Zack is an experienced and trusted legal advisor with a wealth of experience in estate planning, probate, estate administration, insurance, and elder care issues. He is particularly skilled at creating innovative estate planning solutions for all types of client concerns, including long-term care, tax planning and wealth preservation, and litigation avoidance ."
"Mr. Zack is one of the hardest workers in the business. If Mr. Zack is working on your case, you can rest assured that you will be getting diligent representation. Aside from unquestioned work ethic, Ron is not afraid to litigate on your behalf. I endorse Ronald Zack without hesitation."
"Mr. Zack is a dedicated lawyer who truly cares about his clients. He is well known throughout the legal community for his skill, preparation, and thoroughness, in addition to being an all around professional. It is because of his stellar reputation and skillful work that I have no hesitation in endorsing and recommending him."
"Attorney Zack is a dedicated trial advocate who specializes in ethically using the very cutting edge of DUI defense theory and practice. Having attained a hard earned national reputation, Attorney Zack routinely obtains great results on behalf of the citizen who has been accused of a crime. Reputation, knowledge, experience and guts are attributes that can be easily attributed to Attorney Zack."
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Experience
Honors
2014
President’s Volunteer Service Award, Arizona Breastfeeding Coalition
Work Experience
2015 - 2017
Partner, Udall Law
2014 - 2015
Shareholder / Partner, DeConcini McDonald Yetwin Lacy, P.C.
2008 - 2014
Principal, Ronald Zack, PLC
2006 - 2008
Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General for the State of Arizona
2006 - 2006
Deputy County Attorney, Cochise County Attorney's Office
Associations
2009 - Present
Southern Arizona Estate Planning CouncilMember
2008 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2005 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2016
Medical Reserve Corps of Southern ArizonaCo-chair, Nurse Task Force
2014 - 2016
St. Luke's HomeChair, Developmental Committee, BOD
2012 - 2014
Pima Council on AgingBoard of Directors
2011 - 2015
WingspanBoard of Directors
2011 - 2014
Pima County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - 2014
Funeral Consumers AllianceMember at Large, Board of Directors
2011 - 2013
Board of Arizona Gerentological AssociationVice President
2009 - 2014
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2008 - 2015
ElderCounselMember
2005 - 2014
Pima County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
Sample of Legal Cases
In re XXXXXXXXXX
Obtained guardianship within same day.
Matter of Gxxxxxxxx
Able to stop distribution of retirement account to ex. Albe to recover funds ex had taken. All proceeds then distributed to rightful heirs.
State v. Gxxxxxxxxxxxx
Conviction set aside - granted new trial
Education
N/A
Western State Univ COL
law
Speaking Engagements
2015
Elder Law Series
Basics of Health Care directives: Don't Get Caught Dead Without On
2015
Elder Law Series
Guardianships & Conservatorship: What We All Need to Know
2015
Elder Law Series
Wills and Trusts
2015
Elder Law Series
Death, Disability & Dementia
2015
Elder Law Series
Avoiding Probate Without a Trust
2013
Pacifica Senior Living Live Educational Series
Death is Not an Option: Legal Aspects of End of Life Care
2013
Funeral Consumer Alliance of Southern Arizona Annual Membership Meeting
Death is Not An Option: Advance Directives
2013
Elder Law and Estate Planning Workshop
Basic Estate Planning: What Happens If You Fail to Plan or Your Plan Fails
2013
Arizona Gerontological Nursing Association Annual Meeting
Legal Aspects of End of Life Are
2012
District 11 Candidates: State Legislative Canditates Forum
State Legislative Candidates Forum
Publications
2015
Tucson Happenings
Unwinding the Confusion Regarding Veteran Pension Benefits
2015
Tucson Happenings
Choosing Your Successor Trustee Agent or Executor
2015
Tucson Happenings
Hospice, Suporting the Terminally Ill and Their Loved Ones
2015
Tucson Happenings
Library Fires and Ethical Wills
2015
Tucson Happenings
Choosing Your Successor Trustee Agent or Executor
2015
Tucson Happenings
Protecting Your Pets
2015
Tucson Happenings
Protecting Beneficiaries and the Money You Leave Them
2015
Biz Tucson Magazine
Succession Planning for Family Businesses
2015
Tucson Happenings
Am I Incapacitated?
2014
Tucson Happenings
Killing Me Softly
2014
Tucson Happenings
Protecting Your Pet
2012
The Writ (PCBA)
Transitioning to a New Practice Area or "We're not in Kansas Anymore, Toto"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will a life insurance company change a beneficiary address over the phone?
03 Aug 2019
Q&A
Do qualified beneficiaries in a trust have a right to see and examine an original copy of a doctor's declaration of incapacity?
22 Jul 2019
Q&A
Can I be arrested on site at city court clerk by trying to clear up my case?
16 Jul 2019