Kelsi T. Lane, Counsel at our Phoenix law office
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Kelsi T. Lane

Counsel
Biography

Kelsi Lane works with individuals and families to develop estate plans that address their specific goals, whether that means preserving assets for future generations, planning for care of minor children, minimizing tax exposure, or ensuring a smooth transition of wealth. Her practice covers the full range of estate planning tools, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, gifting strategies, and tax-efficient transfer structures tailored to each client’s financial picture.

Kelsi also represents fiduciaries (personal representatives or trustees) and beneficiaries in probate and trust administration, helping clients navigate the legal and practical steps required to settle an estate or manage an ongoing trust. She is committed to making the process straightforward and keeping clients informed at every stage.

One of Kelsi’s strength is her ability to clearly explain the intricacies of complex estates and administration. Kelsi represents clients globally for their uniquely tailored Arizona estate and trust needs.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Arizona


Education

  • Regent University School of Law (J.D.)
    • Top 1/3 of Class and Honors Program
    • International Law Society, President
    • Journal of International Law, Editor
  • Grand Canyon University (M.S., Business Administration)
  • Arizona State University (B.A., Psychology, magna cum laude)
    • Minor in English Literature
    • French Language Six Week Study Abroad Program in Lyon, France
    • Gamma Phi Beta
    • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
    • Golden Key International Honor Society
    • French Club
Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • “Top 50 Emerging Leaders,” Az Business Magazine (2026)
  • Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars® (2022-Present)
  • “Top Lawyer” (Wills Estates Trusts), PHOENIX magazine, (2022-Present)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®
    • Litigation-Trusts and Estates (2024-Present)
    • Trusts and Estates (2025-Present)

Previous Professional Experience

  • Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold, LLP, Partner
  • LT, Owner
  • Davis Miles, PLLC, Senior Associate Attorney
  • Board of Veterans’ Appeals, Associate Counsel
  • Grand Canyon University, Admissions Counselor
  • Herbert Law Offices, P.L.C., Associate Attorney

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • State Bar of Arizona
    • Board of Governors, President-Elect (Present)
    • Board of Governors, Vice President (2020-Present)
    • Rule of Law Working Group (2025-2026)
    • Chair of the Appointments Committee and Special Constitutional Appointments and Vice Chair (2025-2026)
    • Program Review Working Group (2024-2025)
    • Human Resources Sub-Committee (2024-2025)
    • Strategic Plan Working Group (2023-2024 and 2026-2027
    • Member Assistance Task Force (2023-2024)
    • Former Chair: Finance & Audit Committee (2022-2023)
    • Investment Sub-Committee (2021-2023)
  • Arizona Bar Foundation, Public Relations Committee Chair, Board Member (2021-Present)
  • Maricopa County Bar Association (2024-Present)
  • LPP Probate Working Group, Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts (2025-2026)
  • State Bar of Arizona Law Day 2026, Pro Bono Volunteer (2026) Wills for Heroes, Pro Bono Volunteer (2024-Present)
  • Arizona Free Legal Answers, Pro Bono Volunteer (2021-2025)

Community Involvement

  • Daughters of the American Revolution (2026-Present)
  • Copper Club (2025-Present)
  • Junior Leagues of Colorado Springs, Washington, and Phoenix (2015-2025)
    • JLP Transfer Committee Co-Chair (2020-2021)
    • JLP Community Outreach and Leadership Committee Member (2021-2022)
    • JLCS Committee of Leadership, Training, and Development Chair (2015-2018)

Representative Presentations and Publications

  • “Probate in 7 Simple Steps,” Speaker, Maricopa County Bar Association (August 14, 2026)
  • “The Rule of, Regulation of, and Administration of Law,” Panelist, State Bar of Arizona 2025 Convention (June 23, 2025)
  • “Probate in 7 Simple Steps,” Speaker, Arizona Society of CPAs (May 30, 2025)
  • “Emerging Trends and Hot Topics in Will Drafting (Including ChatGPT),” Speaker, National Business Institute (January 23, 2025)
  • “Handling Estate Closing, Final Accounting, and Tax Returns and Addressing Creditor Claims,” Co-Speaker, National Business Institute (March 26, 2024)
  • “Trusts as Alternatives to Wills, Key Elements of Effective Wills, and Planning for Unmarried and Remarried Couples,” Co-Speaker, National Business Institute (December 13, 2023)
  • “Who Gets the Money Crowdsourced for Charity?” Speaker, Is That Even Legal Podcast (July 24, 2022)
  • “Can the Supreme Court Help Bolster Access to Justice?” Speaker, Is That Even Legal Podcast (July 4, 2021)