Kelsi T. Lane
Kelsi T. Lane

Partner

    Overview

    Kelsi T. Lane’s practice focuses on probate administration, trust administration, and estate planning.

    Kelsi is a dedicated attorney practicing estate law. She is focused on ensuring her clients’ legal needs are met with promptness and efficiency. Kelsi is recognized for her expertise by The Best Lawyers in America©, 2024 and 2025 editions, Super Lawyers®, 2022, 2023, and 2024 editions, and featured in Phoenix Magazine’s Top Lawyers in Wills, Trusts, & Estates, 2022, 2023, and 2024 editions. With a commitment to personalized service and a track record of success, she provides reliable legal counsel tailored to each client’s unique situation.

    With a focus on effective client communication, Kelsi ensures that her clients fully understand the intricacies of estate planning and administration. Whether guiding them through the process of creating an estate plan or assisting in the administration of a loved one’s estate, her clarity and expertise shine through.

    After completing an estate plan with Kelsi, clients not only gain a legally sound document but also a deep understanding of its intricacies. She ensures that her clients feel empowered and confident in their estate plans, knowing that each aspect has been meticulously tailored to meet their individual needs and circumstances. By taking the time to educate her clients and address any questions or concerns they may have, Kelsi fosters a sense of trust and assurance that their wishes will be carried out as intended. With her guidance, clients can rest assured that their estate plans are not just legal documents but reflections of their unique preferences and priorities.

    Another cornerstone of Kelsi’s practice is her exceptional communication skills, which enable her to effectively manage estate and trust administration for clients residing outside of Arizona. Despite the geographical distance, she ensures seamless communication with her out-of-state clients, keeping them informed and involved every step of the way. Through clear and timely correspondence, Kelsi navigates the complexities of estate and trust administration, providing personalized guidance and reassurance to her clients regardless of their location. Her commitment to open communication fosters strong client relationships built on trust, reliability, and peace of mind, ensuring that distance is never a barrier to exceptional legal representation.

    With a diverse background that spans years of experience in probate, trust administration, litigation, and estate planning, she brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to her practice. Kelsi’s previous roles at a boutique estate planning law firm and with the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C., have provided her with invaluable insights into the intricacies of estate law and related fields.

    Outside of her legal practice, Kelsi is passionate about giving back to the community. She serves in an executive role on the Board of Governors for the Arizona State Bar and is also actively serving on the Board of the Arizona Bar Foundation. When she’s not advocating for the legal profession, Kelsi loves to spend quality time with her husband, elementary-aged son, and their min pin. Early mornings are often spent hiking the beautiful trails of Arizona.

    Practice Areas

    Honors & Awards

    • Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars®, 2022 – 2024
    • The Best Lawyers in America® (Litigation-Trusts and Estates), 2024, 2025
    • “Top Lawyer” (Wills Estates Trusts), PHOENIX magazine, 2022 – 2024
    Kelsi T. Lane
    Rated by Super Lawyers


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    Bar & Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2022
    • State Bar of Arizona, 2014

    Education

    • Grand Canyon University, Master’s in Business Administration
    • Regent University School of Law, Juris Doctor, top 1/3 of class
    • Arizona State University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in English Literature and Pre-law Emphasis, Magna Cum Laude
    • Xavier College Preparatory

    Professional Memberships

    • Board of Governors for the State Bar of Arizona
      • Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Council, 2024-2025
      • Chair, Human Resources Subcommittee of Finance and Audit Committee, 2024-2025
      • Vice-Chair, Program Review Working Group, 2024-2025
      • Chair, Task Force for Membership Assistance Program, 2023-2024
      • Chair, Strategic Plan Working Group, 2023-2024
      • Chair, Finance and Audit Committee, 2022-2023
      • Vice Chair, Finance and Audit Committee, 2021-2022
      • Member, Investment Sub-Committee, 2021-2023
    • Board Member of the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
      • Chair, Public Relations Committee, 2022-2025
      • Volunteer, Wills for Heroes Attorney, 2016, 2022
    • Junior League of Phoenix
    • Ladder Down of Phoenix, Class of 2021
    • Gamma Phi Beta Alumni

    Articles & Presentations

    Continuing Legal Education:

     Podcasts:

    • Speaker, “Is That Even Legal?” Podcast: Can the Supreme Court Help Bolster Access to Justice? (Apple Podcasts)
    • Speaker, “Is That Even Legal?” Podcast: Who Gets The Money Crowdsourced for Charity? (Apple Podcasts)

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