Nora L. Jones
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Estate & Trust Litigation (50%),
- Elder Law (50%)
Nora Jones concentrates her practice on probate and trust litigation, elder law, guardianships and conservatorships, and estate and trust administration. A recognized rising leader in the elder law community, Nora blends compassion and strength to resolve matters with her clients’ best interests at heart. Nora recognizes that issues in this area of law sometimes require out-of-the-box approaches and multi-faceted solutions and employs a holistic approach to her cases to achieve client goals.
Nora has an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbell and has a Perfect 10 rating with AVVO. Nora has been recognized year after year as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and recently was honored as a leader in Elder Law by AZ Business Leaders. Additionally, Nora and her team have been recognized as a top law firm for Trust and Estate Litigation by U.S. News & World Report. Nora is also an acting Judge Pro Tempore with the Superior Court of Maricopa County for the Probate Court division.
With an exceptional track record of success, Nora passionately advocates for her clients in both simple and complex probate litigation matters, including financial exploitation of vulnerable adult lawsuits, will and trust contests, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Nora also provides guidance to guardians, conservators, trustees, and personal representatives in the management and administration of trusts and estates. She is admitted to practice throughout the State of Arizona, in the U.S. District Court for the State of Arizona, and the United States Supreme Court.
An Arizona native, Nora graduated summa cum laude from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, with a degree in Political Science and a Certificate in Civic Education. Nora received her Juris Doctor from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.
About Nora Jones
Admitted: 2011, Arizona
Professional Webpage: http://www.tblaw.com/attorneys/nora-l-jones
Honors/Awards:
- Best Attorney (Top 3 Finalist), Ahwatukee Foothills News
- Real property located outside of the “home” state can cause headaches for the personal representative, who has not been appointed to control, manage or sell real property out of state. In this scenario, some attorneys may advise the personal representative to open an “ancillary probate” in the other state where the property is located. ... A thoughtful probate practitioner may suggest another option—filing what is known as a “Proof of Authority” in the other state(s). A Proof of Authority will limit fees, costs, and aggravation for the out-of-state (“foreign”) personal representative., Leader for Vision, Influence, and Power in Elder Law, AZ Business Leaders Magazine, 2019
- AV Preeminent Rating is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2019
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Board of Directors for the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association, 2015
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Member, 2017
- Arizona Fiduciaries Association Member, 2017
- United States Supreme Court Bar, 2017
- Board of Directors for the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association, 2014
- Board of Directors for the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association, 2017
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Member, 2015
- Arizona Fiduciaries Association Member, 2015
- Board of Directors for the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association, 2016
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) Member, 2016
- Arizona Fiduciaries Association Member, 2016
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Judge Pro Tempore for Maricopa County Superior Court Probate Division, 2019
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Newsletters:
- , Navigating Probate from Afar: Practical considerations for handling a decedent’s real property in another state
- Elder law attorneys who work with aging and disabled individuals and their families often see families struggle with caregiver burnout. Burnout is a common issue for family caregivers, especially for elderly spouses who have vowed to care for their loved ones “in sickness and in health.” These caregivers often think they have to do it all and that nobody can do it better. Such thinking can lead down a dangerous path, as they sacrifice their health and well-being working toward a task that is either too large for them, too time-consuming, or outside of their skill sets; in these cases, the caregivers may ultimately end up needing the caregiving., CAREGIVER BURNOUT: How to recognize the signs and when to ask for help
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Last Updated: 12/2/2019