Asset Protection Near Me — Skabelund PLLC, Award-Winning Asset Protection Attorney Serving Tempe, Scottsdale, and the Entire Phoenix Metro Area
The Most Credentialed
Asset Protection Attorney
Near You.
Skabelund PLLC is Arizona’s award-winning asset protection law firm — with offices in Tempe and Scottsdale, same-week appointments, and nationwide virtual consultations. Named Attorney of the Year for Trusts & Estates 2023. Top 1% of U.S. Attorneys. 500+ clients protected.
Skabelund PLLC Has Two Offices Serving Arizona — And All 50 States Virtually
Whether you are in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, or anywhere in the Phoenix metro area, Skabelund PLLC is nearby. For clients outside Arizona, same-quality consultations are available virtually nationwide with no loss of depth or thoroughness.
17015 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 235
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Near the Loop 101 in North Scottsdale — convenient for DC Ranch, Troon, Gainey Ranch, Paradise Valley, McCormick Ranch, Kierland, Fountain Hills, and all of North Scottsdale.
- In-person consultations Mon–Fri
- Same-week appointments frequently available
- Serving DC Ranch, Troon, Gainey Ranch, Paradise Valley
- Conference rooms for document review and signing
1400 E Southern Ave, Suite 1020
Tempe, AZ 85282 Located off the US-60 in Tempe — accessible from South Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Glendale, and the entire East and South Valley. Free parking on-site.
- In-person consultations Mon–Fri
- Same-week appointments frequently available
- Serving Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix
- Secure 24/7 client document portal included
Asset Protection Near You
— Wherever You Are
The phrase “asset protection near me” is often searched by people who assume they need a local attorney. For most asset protection structures — irrevocable trusts, DAPTs formed in Nevada or South Dakota, QPRTs, and LLCs — your attorney does not need to be in your state. The legal work is the same. The expertise that matters is the attorney’s specialization and credential depth, not their zip code. Skabelund PLLC serves clients in California, Texas, Florida, Nevada, and across all 50 states via secure virtual consultation. The consultation experience is identical to in-person — the same depth, the same custom planning, the same annual review process.
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Virtual Clients
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Clients We Regularly Serve Virtually:
- California homeowners with equity above the homestead cap
- Texas physicians and business owners
- Florida real estate investors
- Nevada LLC and DAPT planning clients
- High-net-worth individuals anywhere in the U.S.
Asset Protection Near You — Every Arizona City Served
Both Skabelund PLLC offices are centrally located to serve the entire Phoenix metropolitan area — the fifth-largest metro in the United States, with over 5 million people across Maricopa, Pinal, and Yavapai counties. The Scottsdale office serves North Scottsdale and its surrounding communities. The Tempe office serves the South Valley corridor. Most clients in the Phoenix metro are within 30 minutes of one of the two offices.
For clients in rural Arizona — Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona, Yuma, Prescott — virtual consultations provide full-service access without requiring travel. The legal planning process is identical regardless of delivery format.
Scottsdale
Scottsdale Office
PrimaryTempe
Tempe Office
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Both Offices
In-PersonParadise Valley
~10 min from Scottsdale
In-PersonDC Ranch
~8 min from Scottsdale
In-PersonChandler
~12 min from Tempe
In-PersonGilbert
~15 min from Tempe
In-PersonMesa
~10 min from Tempe
In-PersonGlendale
~25 min from Tempe
In-PersonPeoria
~30 min from Tempe
In-PersonFountain Hills
~20 min from Scottsdale
In-PersonQueen Creek
~25 min from Tempe
In-PersonCave Creek
~20 min from Scottsdale
In-PersonCarefree
~22 min from Scottsdale
In-PersonAhwatukee
~18 min from Tempe
In-PersonAll 50 States
Nationwide Virtual
VirtualProximity Matters Less Than Credentials and Specialization
When searching for “asset protection near me,” the natural instinct is to prioritize proximity. That is understandable but misplaced. Here is what actually matters.
What You Should Actually Look For
- Specialization, not generalism. Asset protection is a niche practice area. An attorney who treats it as an add-on to general estate planning does not have the same depth of knowledge as one who has made it their primary focus. Ask directly: what percentage of your practice is asset protection? What percentage is something else?
- Litigation experience in trust and estate disputes. The most valuable credential in asset protection is not on any award list: it is having litigated these structures in court. An attorney who has watched protection plans succeed and fail under real legal challenge designs differently. John Skabelund spent 10+ years as a trust and estate litigator before founding Skabelund PLLC specifically to build plans he watched succeed.
- Peer-reviewed credentials. Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers all reflect what other attorneys think of the work — not what the attorney’s own marketing says. These cannot be purchased and require verification through the attorney community.
- Flat-fee billing. Hourly billing in asset protection creates perverse incentives. An attorney incentivized to spend more time earns more money. Flat fees align the attorney’s interests with yours: efficient, complete work for a known, agreed price.
- Annual reviews included. An asset protection plan is not a document you file once. As wealth grows, laws change, and circumstances evolve, the plan must keep pace. A firm that does not include annual reviews in every engagement is not offering a complete service.
- CPA coordination. Every asset protection structure has tax implications. The attorney must work alongside your CPA — not around them. A firm that builds structures without understanding your tax situation may inadvertently undermine your tax plan.
How Skabelund PLLC Compares
| Criterion | Skabelund PLLC | Typical AZ Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney of the Year — T&E | ✓ 2023 | Rarely |
| Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent | ✓ Yes | Some |
| 10+ Years Litigation in Trust/AP | ✓ Yes — Founding Attorney | Rarely |
| J.D. + MBA Combined | ✓ Yes | Rarely |
| Flat-Fee Billing | ✓ Always | Usually Hourly |
| Annual Reviews Included | ✓ Standard | Usually Extra |
| CPA Coordination | ✓ Every Engagement | Sometimes |
| Two Arizona Offices | ✓ Tempe & Scottsdale | Varies |
| All 50 States Virtual | ✓ Yes | Some |
| Series 65 License (Attorney) | ✓ Logan Woodruff | Extremely Rare |
Meet the Attorneys Behind Skabelund PLLC
When you search “asset protection near me,” you want to know exactly who you will be working with. These are the two attorneys who design, implement, and review every plan at Skabelund PLLC.
John Skabelund, J.D., M.B.A.
Founder & Lead Asset Protection Attorney — Tempe & ScottsdaleJohn spent more than a decade as a trust and estate litigator at one of Arizona’s largest law firms before founding Skabelund PLLC — watching how protection structures succeed and fail under real legal challenge. He holds a J.D. from ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and an MBA from W.P. Carey School of Business. He is based in the Phoenix metro area and available for in-person consultations at either the Tempe or Scottsdale office.
- Attorney of the Year — Trusts & Estates 2023, U.S. News & Best Lawyers
- Top 1% of U.S. Attorneys — America’s Most Honored Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in America
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent — Highest Possible Rating
- M&A Today Best Law Practice Business of the Year 2026
- J.D. — ASU Sandra Day O’Connor · MBA — W.P. Carey School of Business
- 10+ Years Trust & Estate Litigation Before Founding Skabelund PLLC
Logan Woodruff, J.D., Series 65
Asset Protection & Estate Planning Attorney — Tempe & ScottsdaleLogan holds a Series 65 Investment Adviser Representative license alongside his J.D. — making him uniquely capable of understanding both the legal structures he designs and the financial instruments inside them. Licensed in four states and a Wealth Counsel member, Logan is based in the Phoenix metro area and available for in-person consultations at either Arizona office.
- Series 65 License — Investment Adviser Representative (Extremely Rare in Legal Practice)
- 10 Years in Asset Protection & Estate Planning
- Licensed in Arizona, Texas, Utah & Oklahoma
- Wealth Counsel Member
- J.D. — ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Asset Protection Services Available
in Tempe, Scottsdale & Nationwide
Every service below is available to clients at either Arizona office and to clients nationwide via virtual consultation. The planning process, document quality, and ongoing support are identical regardless of how you engage.
- Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) — Arizona Qualified Spendthrift Trusts and DAPTs established in Nevada, South Dakota, and Wyoming for maximum protection.
- Irrevocable Trusts — Third-party irrevocable trusts, ILITs, dynasty trusts, and special needs trusts designed from scratch for every client.
- Qualified Personal Residence Trusts (QPRTs) — Protecting high-equity Arizona and California homes while reducing estate tax through discounted gift transfers.
- LLC Formation & Real Estate Structuring — Single LLCs, Series LLCs, and nested LLC structures that isolate individual properties and activate charging order protection.
- Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) — Multi-asset structures with built-in valuation discounts and generational transfer efficiency.
- Trust & Estate Planning — Integrated plans that coordinate creditor protection, estate tax minimization, and succession from a single architecture.
- Arizona Homestead Protection — A.R.S. §33-1101 analysis, QPRT strategy, and equity protection for Scottsdale, Phoenix, and East Valley homeowners.
- Business Law & Succession — Buy-sell agreements, operating agreements, and succession structures that protect both business and owner simultaneously.
Reviews from Real Clients Near You
“John Skabelund was highly recommended to me by my accountant and I could not be more pleased! They coordinated together to help me set up my relevant entities in such a professional way that I feel confident moving forward. Very responsive and diligent.”
Brian L. — SolarBee
Business Owner — Phoenix Metro
“John and his firm are top notch in both knowledge and service excellence. His process is straightforward and transparent. What he is doing for the industry is simply a breath of fresh air.”
Adam Ripperdan
CPA — Phoenix Metro
“John and his team are amazing. They are very professional and have great processes in place to make things easy. Absolutely recommend!”
Daniel Engler
Verified Client
“John Skabelund and his team are absolutely wonderful. I feel very safe with him on my team, and I would recommend him to anyone.”
Phillips Pool Service, Inc.
Business Owner
Asset Protection Near Me — Common Questions Answered
Complete Resource Library — All Services, All Guides
Whether you are looking for information on a specific trust type, a particular Arizona city, or the firm’s overall approach, every resource below was written by the same attorney who will be advising you.
The Best Asset Protection Attorney Near You.
Two Offices. All 50 States.
Attorney of the Year — Trusts & Estates 2023. Tempe and Scottsdale offices. Same-week appointments. All 50 states virtually. Flat fees. Annual reviews. The plan that holds up when it needs to starts with one conversation.