Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Scottsdale Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys
Mazza + Niro is a Scottsdale-based law firm dedicated to estate planning, probate, and elder law. Founded in 2014, the firm combines high-level legal expertise with compassionate service, prioritizing personalized attention for clients. Our attorneys specialize in creating tailored estate plans, navigating probate processes, and advocating for vulnerable adults and seniors. With recognition from Super Lawyers and appointments to the Arizona Supreme Court's Ethics Advisory Committee, we emphasize transparency, reliability, and ethical standards.Our mission centers on improving clients' lives through proactive planning, protecting assets, and preserving legacies. Client testimonials highlight our responsive communication, conflict resolution skills, and ability to simplify complex legal matters. We serve the Greater Phoenix metro area with offices in Scottsdale and Peoria, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and dedication.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Guardianship
Conservatorship
Probate Litigation
Elder Law
Will Contests
Special Needs Trusts
Guardianship Disputes
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized estate planning tailored to individual client needs.
- Our attorneys are recognized by Super Lawyers for legal excellence.
- We provide compassionate guidance through complex probate processes.
- Our team includes Arizona Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Committee members.
- We maintain transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
What people say
Competent and supportive
Responsive and knowledgeable
Compassionate and patient
Excellent conflict resolution
Personalized attention
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive legal frameworks for asset distribution, healthcare directives, and financial power of attorney. We develop customized wills, revocable trusts, and special needs trusts tailored to individual client circumstances. Our attorneys guide clients through complex tax considerations and succession planning to ensure legacy preservation.
Probate Administration
We manage complete probate processes including will validation, asset inventory, debt settlement, and estate distribution. Our team handles both contested and uncontested probate cases, providing court representation and fiduciary guidance. We specialize in resolving complex estate disputes while maintaining compliance with Arizona probate laws.
Trust Administration
Our trust administration services include managing trust assets, distributing inheritances, and resolving trust disputes. We assist trustees with fiduciary responsibilities and guide beneficiaries through trust interpretation. The firm handles both revocable and irrevocable trust administration with emphasis on legal compliance and conflict resolution.
Guardianship
We establish legal guardianships for minors and incapacitated adults, handling court petitions and compliance requirements. Our services include creating care plans, managing legal documentation, and representing guardians in court proceedings. We prioritize the protected individual's best interests throughout the process.
Probate Litigation
Our probate litigation practice handles will contests, trust disputes, and fiduciary misconduct claims. We represent executors, beneficiaries, and trustees in court proceedings involving undue influence allegations, asset mismanagement, and estate administration conflicts. Our approach focuses on resolving disputes through negotiation while preparing for courtroom advocacy.
People
Daniel J. Mazza
Attorney
Daniel J. Mazza founded Mazza + Niro in 2014 after personal experience with estate planning needs. Recognized by Super Lawyers and the Arizona Supreme Court, he specializes in probate litigation and elder law. With extensive court-appointed experience, he advocates for clients' interests in complex estate matters while maintaining compassionate client relationships.
Bri Niro
Attorney
Bri Niro joined Mazza + Niro in 2018, bringing expertise in conflict resolution and estate administration. She focuses on probate litigation, trust administration, and guardianship cases. Known for responsive client communication, she provides thorough legal guidance while maintaining a compassionate approach to sensitive family matters.
Virginia Ginger Korcal
Advanced Certified Paralegal
Virginia Ginger Korcal serves as lead paralegal with over a decade of estate planning experience. She manages document preparation, client communication, and court filing processes. Her expertise ensures efficient case progression while maintaining attention to detail in complex legal documentation.
Erin O'Neill
Legal Assistant
Erin O'Neill provides essential support in estate planning and probate administration. She coordinates client consultations, manages case documentation, and facilitates communication between attorneys and clients. Her organizational skills contribute to the firm's efficient handling of complex legal matters.
Alex Kelly
Legal Assistant
Alex Kelly assists with trust administration and guardianship cases, maintaining meticulous records and supporting attorneys in case preparation. Their attention to detail ensures accurate documentation and timely processing of legal filings for client matters.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create customized wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and healthcare directives to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored.
Do you handle probate litigation?
Yes, we represent clients in will contests, trust disputes, and fiduciary negligence cases with a focus on minimizing family conflicts.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Scottsdale, Peoria, and the Greater Phoenix metro area for all estate planning and probate matters.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we provide upfront cost estimates with no hidden fees for all estate planning and probate services.
Do you offer elder law services?
Yes, we specialize in elder law including guardianship, conservatorship, and long-term care planning for vulnerable adults.
