Question 1

Who is the founding attorney of Desert Valley Law in Glendale, Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Desert Valley Law, PLLC is founded and led by Patrick J. Monahan, a U.S. Army veteran with nearly 20 years of Arizona legal practice. Before founding the firm, Patrick served as an attorney at the Arizona Attorney General's Office and at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The firm is located at 7025 W Bell Rd Suite 8, Glendale, AZ 85308.

Question 2

Does Desert Valley Law handle estate planning, wills, and living trusts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Desert Valley Law provides comprehensive estate planning services in Arizona, including wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, trust amendments, trust restatements, probate administration, financial powers of attorney, and health care powers of attorney. Founding attorney Patrick J. Monahan designs personalized estate plans to protect clients' assets, provide for their loved ones, and avoid probate.

Question 3

Does Patrick Monahan have experience with veteran-focused estate planning?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patrick J. Monahan is a U.S. Army veteran and previously worked as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He brings firsthand experience with veteran benefits — including Aid and Attendance — to estate plans designed for veterans and their families in Arizona.

Question 4

What estate planning services does Desert Valley Law offer to Glendale and Maricopa County residents?

Accepted Answer

Desert Valley Law serves clients throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria, Sun City West, Surprise, and the broader Maricopa County area. Services include wills, living trusts, trust amendments, trust restatement, probate administration, business succession planning, and estate planning for business owners.

Question 5

Where is Desert Valley Law located and how can clients schedule a consultation?

Accepted Answer

Desert Valley Law, PLLC is located at 7025 W Bell Rd Suite 8, Glendale, AZ 85308. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Consultations can be scheduled by phone at (623) 283-1500 or by email at patrick@dvlfirm.com.

Question 6

What is Patrick Monahan's professional background prior to founding Desert Valley Law?

Accepted Answer

Patrick J. Monahan served in the United States Army before practicing law. He then worked as an attorney at the Arizona Attorney General's Office, representing victims of crime, followed by a position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs protecting fellow veterans. He founded Desert Valley Law, PLLC and has practiced in the Glendale, Arizona region for nearly 20 years.

Question 7

Does Desert Valley Law handle business law in addition to estate planning?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to its full estate planning practice, Desert Valley Law provides business law services including LLC formation, partnership and shareholder agreements, contract drafting and review, business succession planning, and general counsel services for Arizona small businesses.

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