About John B. Even

John practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, and business transaction law. He is an experienced attorney who always seeks to provide a top quality, cost-effective, results-driven approach for each one of his clients. In addition, John seeks to provide the best possible value for his clients in reaching a resolution to their legal issues as quickly as possible. John welcomes the opportunity to serve you in solving your legal needs.

Over the course of his career, John has provided expertise in all aspects of of estate planning, including drafting wills, establishing trusts, and creating other estate planning documents to meet each of his client's particular tax and non-tax objectives. John has also assisted families with various probate and trust administration matters (both contested and non-contested) that Arizona families encounter after the death of a loved one. In addition, John has assisted Arizona families in navigating through the court system when a loved one becomes incapacitated and is in need of a guardian or conservator. Finally, John has served as outside counsel for various Arizona businesses, assisting business owners with their business succession plans, the purchase or sale of their businesses, negotiating and drafting business contracts, forming various business entities to meet his clients' needs, and helping Arizona business owners with a wide range of other legal issues

Law Clerk, Judge William E. Eubank, Arizona Court of Appeals, 1991-1992. Formerly with: John B. Even P.C. 1997-2001; Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre & Friedlander, P.A., 1992-1997.

 

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Estate Planning
Posted by Tim
December 14, 2023
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John, was patient in explainng many details of my parents estate. Many times he answered the same questions my parents asked of him. He was also patient in responding to my detailed questions as I sought to understand all the "fine print" issues. John was also helpful to suggest the formation of an LLC to further protect my parents business property and limit their risk exposure. We would strongly recommend John to others working on estate planning.

 
Wills and Probate
Posted by Jean
August 05, 2023
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Our family found ourselves in the position that required going through probate for a relative’s estate. Besides dealing with our loss, we had no idea how to proceed. In addition, we were out of state. John and his team were kind and helpful in explaining the whole process. We are so grateful that they were there to guide us through each step. We appreciated their kind assistance and expertise during our family’s difficult time. We couldn’t have managed without them!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by John
July 17, 2021
Hired Attorney

John did a nice job creating our trust and wills. Everything was very well organized and professional.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
October 15, 2019
Hired Attorney

Met to have our Estate Plan updated. Was having surgery in 2 weeks. The office of John Even worked very hard to accommodate our schedule and completed the work before surgery.The whole staff is very professional and friendly. Readily available to answer questions.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
September 26, 2019
Hired Attorney

Extremely professional, ethical, and a great listener!

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
July 28, 2018
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Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
January 24, 2017
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John is easy to work with. He remains calm and focused when dealing with challenging issues. His support staff are amazing! Julie went above and beyond in working with me to finish by the end of the year. I am grateful for John and his team!

Estate Planning
Posted by Stephen
February 26, 2024
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I had recommended John Even and his firm to my mother-in-law when changes were needed to be made to her family trust. Johns firm is a client of mine, so it was an easy decision. When it came time to set up my family trust I hired John and his team to do the work. John met with my wife and I and explained the process along with his fee structure. While there are many less expensive options in the market, working with John meant the work would be done accurately and timely. I would highly recommend John and his team at Schmitt Schneck Casey Even & Williams PC.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 14, 2018
Hired Attorney

Thorough, very competent, and takes the time to make sure I understood options and best actions to take. Saved me time and made sure my friends estate was completed correctly and to his wishes.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 11, 2023
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John Even is very knowledgable and thorough - good collaboration with accountant(s) and other attorneys. Patient in dealing with multiple family members, understanding questions and explaining what was needed.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Business Law
  • Other 3
    • Probate
    • Trust Administration
    • Business Succession Planning

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    Firm Name
    Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams, P.C.
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Arizona
    1994, Colorado (Inactive)
    Memberships
    State Bar of Arizona, Trust and Estates Section and the Business Law Section
    State Bar of Colorado
    Valley Estate Planners
    Founding Chairman of Catholic Community Foundation’s Professional Advisory Board
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Arizona State University
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Stanford University
    Class of 1985
    B.S.
    Industrial Engineering
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1963
    Bloomington, Indiana, May 8, 1963
    Hobbies & Interests
    playing basketball, hiking, and watching my children's sports activities.

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Share Holder at Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams, P.C.
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1221 East Osborn Road, Suite 105Phoenix, AZ 85014U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John B. Even was admitted in 1991 to the State of Arizona.
  • What is this attorney's primary practice area?
    The practice area John B. Even spends the most time on is Estate Planning.
  • Does this attorney maintain a professional presence on any social networks?
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  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, John B. Even has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How much pro bono work does this attorney do?
    John B. Even spends 5% of their time working pro bono.