Deason Garner & Hansen

About Deason Garner & Hansen

In 1991, after practicing law for about 20 years, Mr. Deason began practicing exclusively in the area of Estate Planning law. In 2011, Mr. Shawn Garner joined the firm, having previously established a very successful litigation practice. In 2013, Mr. Garner became a partner of the law firm and the Deason Law Firm became the Deason Garner & Hansen Law Firm. In 2014, Mr. Adam Hansen began his role in the firm as a licensed attorney. During its long history, the Deason Garner & Hansen Law Firm has established itself as the premier law firm in all matters regarding Wills, Trusts, Probate, Trust Administration, Medicaid, and Estate Planning in the Yuma Community. Deason Garner & Hansen Law Firm has been recognized year after year as being voted Yuma’s Best Law Firm. Deason Garner & Hansen Law Firm continues to build lifelong relationships that span generations. What Sets Us Apart Our firm is committed to offering quality and trustworthy legal services for the legal matters that mean the most to you. Visit or call our office and you will start to see the Deason Garner & Hansen difference. It is important that you are comfortable and confident when making a decision that can last for generations. We will equip you with the information, options, and facts needed to make the best choice for your family and their future. A well-drafted estate plan will make certain that the assets you’ve accumulated over your lifetime will pass to exactly the individuals you want and exactly how you want it to happen. Our goal is to provide planning that will avoid the lengthy, expensive, and public matter of probate and ensure that the state will not be a part of the distributions. However, please be aware that the options for estate planning are endless and you should choose a firm that has your best interests. Our estate planning firm offers a library of free information on our Estate Planning blog, our radio show archive and if you are in town, please feel free to attend one of our free Estate Planning seminars. We want you to be confident and comfortable with the decisions made in regards to the future of your family. Estate Planning An Estate Plan is a formal plan for your asset, guardianship, and health care decisions. It isn’t enough to simply tell someone of your wishes. We craft a Revocable or Irrevocable Living Trust, Last Will, Power of Attorney and healthcare documents custom tailored to your needs. All of our Estate Plans include the necessary provisions to avoid probate and keep your family out of court. Each individual is different and each family has unique needs, that is why our estate planning services are custom and comprehensive to develop exactly the planning needed for you. Legacy Planning Legacy Planning is a more comprehensive form of estate planning. When you craft your legacy, you leave behind a lasting impression that will transcend mere dollars and cents. With our assistance, our clients have preserved their financial wealth as well as their legacy, this includes personal life stories, treasured family heirlooms, as well as homes and land. We use a vast assortment of non-traditional planning options to accomplish exactly the plan that is best for you and your family. This includes special protections and provisions in each Revocable and Irrevocable Living Trust, Last Will, Power of Attorney and healthcare documents. Your plan may also include incorporating Limited Liability Companies, Family Limited Partnerships, and strategies for charitable contributions. All of our Estate Plans include the necessary provisions to avoid probate and keep your family out of court. Our goal is to minimize any liabilities such as an inheritance or estate tax as well as provide protection against the potentials of a remarriage after the first spouse’s death or even the future divorce of a beneficiary. Family-Owned Businesses, Agriculture Land & Farms Yuma is an Agriculture Community and the Deason Garner & Hansen Law Firm has been providing the expertise of estate planning that fit the needs of Family Businesses and Farms for over 40 years. Our firm knows that planning for the future is important and we know how to help you create a legacy that will last for generations. Incapacity Planning Incapacity and disability are more common now than ever. Your plan for aging should include an incapacity planning component that empowers representatives, of your own choosing, to act on your behalf in the event of your incapacity. At the Deason Garner & Hansen Law Firm, we build planning that is designed to steer clear of the county courthouse and avoid legal proceedings such as probate and guardianship. IRA & Retirement Planning Living on a beach in Mexico? Travelling and visiting family? How do you want to spend your retirement years? We can help connect you with licensed financial professionals that help you set your sights on your retirement goals. Working closely together with you and them, we can help your estate plan compliment y