Best Las Vegas, Nevada Trusts and Estates Lawyers
Courtney E. McCandless is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Courtney E. practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney E. McCandless since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Courtney E. McCandless is held by other lawyers.
Brian Steadman is a member of the firm’s management committee and focuses his practice in the areas of tax planning, estate planning, business planning and asset protection. Brian has extensive experience in assisting clients with all areas of tax, estate and charitable planning, including: Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts, Trust Decanting, Gift Trusts for Children and Grandchildren, Generation-Skipping Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Qualified Pers...
Greg has been practicing law in Nevada since 2008 and in California since 2010. Throughout his career, Greg has worked at both large and small law firms in Nevada and California, including one of California’s premier estate planning firms, and in the estate planning department of one of Nevada’s largest law firms. Greg previously operated his own estate planning practice, and most recently worked as a legal director for Charles Schwab Trust Company in Nevada. As a legal director w...
Craig Friedel is a partner with the firm, where he focuses his practice primarily in trust and estate litigation and administration as well as business litigation. Craig routinely represents heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and private and professional fiduciaries involving all aspects of trusts and estates litigation including breach of fiduciary duty, lack of mental capacity, undue influence, unjust enrichment, duress, fraud, conversion, quiet title actions, and creditor claims. He has sign...
Ronald (“Ronnie”) Goodwin serves as of counsel with the firm, focusing his practice on estate planning, business planning, and trust administration. He advises clients on a broad range of matters, including wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, asset protection planning, gift planning, business entity formation, and buy-sell agreements. Ronnie also represents both beneficiaries and fiduciaries in trust administration matters. A Las Vegas native, Ronnie graduated cum ...
Daniel Robinson is an associate in the firm’s estate planning, business planning and trust administration practice. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 2022, from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. Prior to joining the firm, Daniel worked as an associate attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions and real estate.
Osibinaeyi (Binaey) Soje-Diyan is an associate with the firm and focuses her practice on estate planning and trust and estate litigation. In 2020, she obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, MN with a certificate in Law and Business. While in law school, Binaey interned in the legal department of an airline and prior to joining the firm, she worked as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge Stephanie A. Charter in the Eighth Judicial District Cou...
Jeff Burr has been recognized as one of the top tax and estate planning attorneys in the Southwest. Through his years of community service and continual hard work, his personal client list contains many of the most prominent families in Southern Nevada. Under Jeff’s leadership, the firm has received the highest and most prestigious rating of “AV®” from Martindale-Hubbell®. Jeff’s community involvement includes having been elected to the Clark County School Boar...
Natalie Burns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Natalie practices law in Henderson, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Natalie Burns since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Natalie Burns is held by other lawyers.
John Paul Michaelson is the owner and managing partner of Michaelson Law. Since joining the firm in 2003, he has enjoyed helping thousands of clients build and protect their businesses and estates. John is an active member of WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys – all organizations that are dedicated to fostering excellence in the legal community or service. Previously, John also served as president of the Nevada WealthCounsel Forum and general co...
Kari Stephens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Kari practices law in Henderson, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized Kari Stephens since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kari Stephens is held by other lawyers.
