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 Kathie Jo
November 13, 2025
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We worked with John and his team on a living trust, wills and health care directives. He offered us excellent explanation and prepared all the needed documents in a very timely and organized manner. Very responsive to our questions and ever=n provided answers to questions we didn't know we should ask. Highly recommend John Evens.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
October 27, 2025
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This lawyer was clear and detailed. Took his time to review everything with us. My husband and I are very happy to work with Mr Even. Mr Even is a man of integrity. He responded with caring and knowledge every aspect of our concerns.

Estate Planning
Posted by Chris
February 28, 2025
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Thank you for my peace of mind, knowing that my estate and medical attention are in place for my children to handle easily. I appreciate your expertise covering areas I was unaware I should address. John and his staff were very professional and efficient in my estate amendment. I highly recommend this office.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Bradley
December 03, 2024
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One of the best decisions I ever made was selecting John Even to oversee settlement of my Mom’s estate/trust. His wisdom and insight on reaching a positive outcome for each family member was priceless. Without his patient encouragement over three years I would have settled for a bad compromise early on. Each meeting was concise and educational. John only proposed a meeting when absolutely necessary, saving our estate thousands of dollars. And John’s paralegals are first-class. My experience confirms that one should never shop attorneys to find the lowest hourly rate. Far better to hire the best, who bill fewer hours with better outcomes. And character matters!

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Rita
November 22, 2024
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It was a pleasure to work with Attorney John B. Even and his excellent legal assistant, Emily, and paralegal, Jacqueline. This competent team seamlessly worked to develop our Will and Family Trust. We initially met to discuss our estate and our wishes. Once Mr. Even drafted the Will and the Trust, we met again to review everything. At that time, Mr. Even patiently explained each document to us. John is a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney with a deep understanding of the law and a great ability to clearly explain complex legal issues. We highly recommend Attorney John B. Even.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
October 02, 2024
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John and his team are very easy to work with. He and his staff are responsive to questions and explain the answers in a layman's terms. They listened to our comments/concerns and addressed issues as required.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 18, 2024
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John is a highly professional and knowledgeable attorney who helped us administer a very complex trust issue. We are very grateful that John was able to guide us through the process and to a successful outcome.

Estate Planning
Posted by Mirelle
April 18, 2024
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I came to John B. Even to prepare an Estate Plan. I enjoyed working with him and his team in their cozy office - everybody was delightful and they made the process very easy. John is warm and friendly, impressively knowledgeable and explained all the details in simple terms for me to understand. I now have peace of mind about how my assets will be distributed and wishes will be carried out and also know that my loved ones won't be burdened by debate, hassle or financial hardship if I ever end up incapacitated or when I go off to meet my maker.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Patricia
March 01, 2024
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My husband and I have two separate trusts which John Even prepared for us. We recently updated our trusts and as John reviewed them he noticed a significant omission we had made inadvertently. His thoroughness saved us from potential difficulties in the future. Thanks. John!

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Thomas
January 28, 2024
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WE have know John Even for many years. So I will say that he was our first choice. I get many advertisements in the mail for trusts and estate planning and at various prices. I called a few of them. We stayed with John for several reasons. He had a flat fee with us. So there was NO chance of getting billed extra hours for this and that. Which is often the cast once you sign on the dotted line. John was very explanatory about the process of setting up a trust, He looked at all our information. our children, accounts and many things I had never considered. This was what I needed to get clear on the whole process. I like to know what I am getting into. John answered all my questions and inquiries and did an excellent job of setting up the trust. We got a large folder with all the documents and all of then also online to download. John is easy to work with and you get a good sincere feeling from him. It feels good to know things are done right. That's it.

 

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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.
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    The practice area John B. Even spends the most time on is Estate Planning.
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    John B. Even spends 5% of their time working pro bono.