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# Cholewka Law: Gilbert Estate Planning Attorney

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- [The Consummate Chronicler – Mercy Otis Warren’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-consummate-chronicler-mercy-otis-warrens-legacy/): As we march toward the America 250 milestone, our Legacy Series honors a woman who was the primary historian of the Revolutionary era: Mercy Otis Warren.
- [The Guardian of Inherent Rights – George Mason’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-guardian-of-inherent-rights-george-masons-legacy/): As our America 250 Legacy Series charges toward the 2026 milestone, we turn our attention to the "Penman of the Revolution" and the intellectual force behind the Bill of Rights: George Mason.
- [The Architect of Order – John Rutledge’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-architect-of-order-john-rutledges-legacy/): As our America 250 Legacy Series charges toward the 2026 milestone, we turn to the "Dictator of South Carolina" and the man who chaired the Committee of Detail: John Rutledge.
- [The Guardian of Sovereignty – William Paterson’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-guardian-of-sovereignty-william-patersons-legacy/): As our America 250 Legacy Series charges toward the 2026 milestone, we look to the man who stood as the champion of the smaller states: William Paterson.
- [The Master of Mediation – Edmund Randolph’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-master-of-mediation-edmund-randolphs-legacy/): As our America 250 Legacy Series charges toward the 2026 milestone, we turn our focus to a man who lived at the intersection of conflict and compromise: Edmund Randolph.
- [The Architect of Justice – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/dr-king/): As America gears up to celebrate its historic 250th anniversary in 2026, we are continuing our America 250 Legacy Series! While we usually look to the 1776 founders, today we honor a man who helped "complete" the founding vision by demanding that the promise of liberty be extended to all.
- [Estate Planning for Children: Protecting the People Who Matter Most](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/estate-planning-for-children/): Estate planning for children is not really about documents. It is about answering the questions your family would otherwise be forced to answer without you. If something happened to you, who would raise your children? Would they stay in their home, their school, and their community, or move out of state to be closer to family? Who would manage money for their benefit? How would educational expenses be paid? What happens if one child has special needs? And as your children become adults, should they receive everything outright, or should some trust protections continue?
- [The Strenuous Life – Theodore Roosevelt’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-strenuous-life-theodore-roosevelts-legacy/): As we charge toward the America 250 milestone in 2026, our Legacy Series turns to the "Bull Moose" himself: Theodore Roosevelt.
- [The Penman’s Prudence – John Dickinson’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/john-dickinson/): As we continue our America 250 Legacy Series countdown to 2026, we look to the "Penman of the Revolution," John Dickinson. While others were quick to call for conflict, Dickinson was the voice of intellectual preparation. Famous for his Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, he argued that liberty wasn't just won on the battlefield—it was maintained through the careful, written articulation of rights and responsibilities. He knew that for a cause to succeed, it needed a clear, written roadmap that everyone could follow.
- [The Educator’s Blueprint – James Madison’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-educators-blueprint-james-madisons-legacy/): As we march toward the America 250 celebration in 2026, our Legacy Series turns to the "Father of the Constitution," James Madison.
- [Letters That Lasted – Abigail Adams’ Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/letters-that-lasted-abigail-adams-legacy/): As we continue our America 250 Legacy Series countdown to 2026, we spotlight a woman whose influence was as foundational as any statute: Abigail Adams.
- [The Unfinished Work – Abraham Lincoln’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-unfinished-work-abraham-lincolns-legacy/): As we continue our America 250 Legacy Series counting down to 2026, we look to the man who preserved the Union: Abraham Lincoln.
- [Structure Matters – Alexander Hamilton’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/structure-matters-alexander-hamiltons-legacy/): As we count down to the 250th anniversary of the nation he helped build, our America 250 Legacy Series turns its eyes toward the man who gave the United States its financial backbone: Alexander Hamilton.
- [The “Debt” Cautionary Tale – Thomas Jefferson’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-debt-cautionary-tale-thomas-jeffersons-legacy/): Our America 250 Legacy Series continues, connecting the timeless lessons of our Founding Fathers to your personal estate planning journey!
- [The Master Architect – Benjamin Franklin’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/the-master-architect-benjamin-franklins-legacy/): As we march toward America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, our America 250 Legacy Series continues! Every Friday, we bridge the gap between the visionaries of 1776 and your family’s future in 2026.
- [The Prepared Patriarch – George Washington’s Legacy](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/george-washington-legacy-series/): As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Cholewka Law is announcing the America 250 Legacy Series. Draw inspiration to protect your legacy as we explore our nations.
- [Compliance in the Spotlight: Adapting to the Corporate Transparency Act](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/corporate-transparency-act/): The Corporate Transparency Act, originally enacted in 2021, was an attempt by Congress to protect against money laundering and the financing of terrorism by attempting to collect more information from business owners. 
- [Luck Has Nothing to Do with It](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/luck-has-nothing-to-do-with-it-2/): Have an estate planning attorney draft a comprehensive Will that names who will raise your children if something should happen to you and the other parent. You are not protecting your children by leaving that decision to chance or creating a do-it-yourself document.
- [A Flag for our Veterans](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/a-flag-for-our-veterans/): On June 14th our country will celebrate Flag Day. I’ve always loved the American Flag. For me it is a symbol of freedom and protection and adds pomp and circumstance to any ceremony. My husband Rick is always great about flying the flag at our house. We had a larger flag we put in our bay window the week after 9-11.  It was the flag given to my family at my dad’s funeral for his military service to our country.
- [Thirteen Estate Planning Terms You Need to Know](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/estate-planning-terms/): Estate planning—it is an incredibly important tool, not just for the uber-wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do. Estate planning can help you accomplish any number of goals, including appointing guardians for minor children, choosing healthcare agents to make decisions for you should you become ill, minimizing taxes so you can pass more wealth onto your family members, and stating how and to whom you would like to pass your estate on to when you pass away.
- [College Student Protection Plan™](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/college-student-protection-plan/): It’s about that time! Kids will soon be headed off to college. It’s time to help send them off on their newest adventures shielded with our College Student Protection Plan™.
- [Four Reasons Your Will May Be Contested in Court](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/your-will-may-be-contested-in-court/): Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. However, a will that is poorly created or not frequently updated can be vulnerable to contestation. What is contestation? It is the formal objection to a will’s (or trust’s) validity because it either: a) doesn’t reflect the wishes of the person who created the will, or b) because the will does not meet legal standards.
- [Take Your Power Back from COVID-19: Estate Planning Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/take-your-power-back-from-covid-19/): News about the coronavirus is everywhere, and we have all been affected by it in some way, even if we are currently completely healthy. Although it may seem as though circumstances are spinning beyond our control, we are not powerless. There are steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families, both physically and financially.
- [Preparing for Coronavirus](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/preparing-for-coronavirus/): A medical agent (also called a healthcare agent, healthcare surrogate, a healthcare proxy, or a medical proxy) is a person you authorize in a medical power of attorney to make decisions about your medical care if you are too ill to make them yourself or are otherwise unable to communicate your wishes.
- [Arizona Probate Laws FAQ](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/arizona-probate-laws-faq/): On this page, we answer the most common questions we receive about Arizona probate law.
- [Estate Planning Awareness Week: The Importance to You and Your Family of Having an Estate Plan](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/estate-planning-awareness/): In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, according to a 2019 survey carried out by Caring.com, 57% of adults in the United States have not prepared any estate planning documents such as a will or trust despite the fact that 76% viewed them as important. Many of the respondents said this was due to procrastination, but many others mistakenly believed that it was not necessary because they did not have many assets.
- [Common Estate Planning Myths](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/common-estate-planning-myths/): Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it’s not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with the planning requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This thought can stop many people right in their tracks. Others talk themselves out of seeing a qualified attorney to put together an estate plan based on some of the following common myths:
- [What Future Events or Issues Can Be Planned For in Your Estate Plan?](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/what-future-events-or-issues-can-be-planned-for-in-your-estate-plan/): If people don’t plan and they go through the probate process it becomes a open court document which can be view by the public unless you use trust planning then privacy can be obtained.
- [Why Should You Choose an Estate Planning Attorney to Create Your Estate Plan](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/why-should-you-choose-an-estate-planning-attorney-to-create-your-estate-plan/): If your looking for a estate planning attorney you should look for an attorney that specializes in estate planning rather then someone that does general practice or business law.
- [What is a Certified Document Preparer?](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/what-is-a-certified-document-preparer/): They are people that can ask you questions for legal documents and they only right down what answers you tell them to, only few states allow this and Arizona is one of them.
- [What Are the Main Goals of Estate Planning?](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/what-are-the-main-goals-of-estate-planning/): Proper estate planning can protect your family from themselves, outside creditors, family discord and many other circumstances.
- [What Are Some Secondary Reasons People Make an Estate Plan?](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/what-are-some-secondary-reasons-people-make-an-estate-plan/): Providing for something or someone is one of the main reasons people choose to do proper estate planning you can provide for your loved ones, charity or even your pets.
- [Why Don’t People Do Estate Planning?](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/why-dont-people-do-estate-planning/): There are many reasons people don't do estate planning, about 75% of that is procrastinating. Other reasons for people failing to do estate planning are people think its to much money, there never going to die or they think they are to young.
- [Who Does My Estate Plan Protect?](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/who-does-my-estate-plan-protect/): Proper estate planning can protect your family from themselves, outside creditors, family discord and many other circumstances.
- [Top 3 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/top-3-reasons-to-create-an-estate-plan/): There are three top reason why people choose to plan, some want to avoid the probate program, some want to avoid family discord however others want to protect there youth from making financial mistakes.
- [Are Online Do It Yourself Documents Safe?](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/are-online-do-it-yourself-documents-safe/): Be very careful when doing online do it yourself documents just because you have a document that is legally valid it may not work at all places so examples such as hospitals, banks or a judge in court.
- [Do I Have Control of My Assets Once I Make an Estate Plan?](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/do-i-have-control-of-my-assets-once-i-make-an-estate-plan/): What are the state default laws and who really controls my finances or healthcare decisions if i'm not able to.
- [Looking For Estate Planning Documents (Buyer Beware)](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/looking-for-estate-planning-documents-buyer-beware/): In this world you get what you pay for and one legal document or plan does not equal another legal document or plan. Very specific types of comprehensive languages and legal documents are needed.
- [Who Needs an Estate Plan? Estate Planning](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/who-needs-an-estate-plan-estate-planning/): Anyone over the age of 18 needs an estate plan, not necessarily because they are rich, but because everyone has something, and an estate plan helps ensure your family doesn't have to go thru a court process typically known as probate.
- [Estate Planning Basics – Overview: Becky Cholewka](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/estate-planning-basics-overview-becky-cholewka/): What is estate planning? What do you want to happen when you die? Are you an organ donor? Do you want to be cremated? How do you want your assets distributed? Who do you want to make decisions for you if you aren't able to make decisions on your own? Take care of your family and ensure your wishes are followed. Call Cholewka Law in Gilbert today.
- [Becky Cholewka on the Carol Blonder Show](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/becky-cholewka-on-the-carol-blonder-show/): Carol Blonder:  My next guest is Becky Cholewka, and she is the owner of Cholewka Law. Becky, you've got to tell everybody a little bit about how you got to be an attorney.
- [Don’t Ignore the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/medicare-annual-enrollment-period/): Every year, Medicare gives beneficiaries eight weeks in which to make changes to their healthcare coverage. Beginning October 15 and lasting through December 7, the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is your chance to make changes to your Medicare coverage.
- [EP is like baking](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/ep-is-like-baking/): For a wedding gift my cousin gave me a Hershey cookbook. It has the most scrumptious recipe for a triple-layer chocolate torte:  three layers of super moist chocolate cake with an airy light chocolate cream filing covered in warm grenache sauce and sprinkled with chocolate shavings.  It is a chocolate lover's dream. I even have a friend who pays me to make it for him occasionally. As I was forking yet another heavenly spoonful of this decadent dessert into my mouth one day, I realized estate planning is much like baking.
- [My Dad’s Estate Plan: Good But Not Great](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/my-dads-estate-plan-good-not-great/): I realized later in life that at 47 my dad did a good job creating his estate plan. He had a Will and he had life insurance. The only thing he didn’t plan for was his funeral.
- [Travelling Without your Furry Family Members](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/travelling-without-your-furry-family-members/): This summer we will be taking family vacation without our other furry family members. Leaving our pets at home while we travel can be difficult. Not only on us, but also on them. Here are a few tips to ensure their safety and well-being.
- [Have You Insured Your Family?](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/have-you-insured-your-family/): You probably have insurance to repair your car if you get into an accident. And you likely have health care insurance to pay for your medical bills if you get sick. But have your insured that your family will be able to act for you in a time of crisis? Have you insured that the life insurance money you are leaving your children will be protected for them and spent the way you would like?
- [3 Ways to Avoid Probate in Arizona](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/3-ways-to-avoid-probate-in-arizona/): “How do I avoid probate” is the most frequently asked question I get. Most people hope their assets will avoid the probate process at their death. That is because probate can be expensive, time-consuming and emotionally exhausting. In Arizona, the average probate costs $2,000 - $5,000 and lasts 9 - 18 months.
- [Limiting Your Liability as A Rental Property Owner in Arizona](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/limiting-your-liability-as-a-rental-property-owner-in-arizona/): If you have a rental property in Arizona, you may want to be proactive about asset protection. For example, if the gas heater explodes at your rental property and people are injured, you will likely be sued.  One way to limit your liability or your exposure from a lawsuit is to have your rental property owned by a Limited Liability Company, or LLC. This will limit what creditors can reach to only the assets owned by the LLC rather than all of your assets.
- [Financial Abuse: Minding Your $ and ¢](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/financial-abuse-minding-your/): Financial elder abuse is a growing concern here in Arizona and nationally.  It is estimated that at least five million seniors fall victim to financial elder abuse each year.

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- [How to Fund Your Trust and Avoid Probate: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/fund-your-trust/): https://youtu.be/9HfkL0WnR8I
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- [Intestate Succession](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/intestate-succession/): When we say a person died intestate, what we mean is that the person passed without a will. The laws determining property succession vary by state; Arizona has a number of specific guidelines dictating how an estate settles in the event someone dies intestate. Additionally, a number of assets do not fall under intestate succession guidelines. Finally, though not common, it is possible your property will pass to the state. This is extremely rare and only happens if a person dies without a single living relative, including siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
- [Book Becky](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/speaker/): It’s easy to find an estate planning, probate, and trust administration attorney in Arizona. Finding one who is passionate about educating others and who can make a compelling, impactful presentation at your next event is not.
- [Get Started](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/get-started/): My husband’s family is Irish. I feel in my bones that their Irish luck will rub off on me and…Read More
- [Arizona Beneficiary Deed Process](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/beneficiary-deed/): With an Arizona Beneficiary Deed, the owner of real property located in Arizona may convey his or her interest in the property to other people or entities following his or her death. That is, the ownership of the property does not change hands until the Beneficiary Deed takes effect after the original owner passes away. The benefits of a Beneficiary Deed include:
- [Living Wills](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/living-will/): Each state has its own guidelines regarding medical decisions in the event the patient is incapacitated or unable to communicate on his or her own behalf. Drafting a living will means that, if you require end-of-life care, your wishes are known.
- [HIPAA Authorization Attorney](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/hipaa-authorization/): The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed by Congress in 1996, to allow authorization of certain medical information to be given to certain people. Unfortunately, Congress did not make the rules that govern HIPAA compliance widely known until 2001, which means if your documents were created before 2001, they are not HIPAA-compliant, and you’ll need to go through the process again. In Arizona, HIPAA authorization must be in a separate legal writing.
- [Mental Health Care Power Of Attorney](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/mental-health-care-power-of-attorney/): Advance directives are essential when planning your estate, but most do not include provisions that allow you to select an agent to make decisions regarding your mental health. Creating a mental health care power of attorney protects you, and your loved ones, in the event you become incapacitated or deemed incapable of making your own mental healthcare decisions. This becomes relevant with many age-related illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. One of the most frightening aspects of mental illness is its ability to strike at any time, without warning signs or family history.
- [Health Care Power Of Attorney](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/health-care-power-of-attorney/): A Health Care Power of Attorney, also known as a Medical Power of Attorney, is a document that appoints an individual, known as your agent, to ensure your medical decisions are made if you become incapacitated and unable to do so yourself. This document is different from a Living Will, which only dictates your wishes regarding medical care in an end-of-life situation.
- [Financial Power Of Attorney](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/financial-power-of-attorney/): A Financial Power of Attorney is a document created to appoint an individual or organization to handle your financial and other affairs if you become incapacitated or are otherwise incapable of making financial decisions on your own. With a properly designed and implemented Financial Power of Attorney you, not the court, chooses the person authorized to make important financial and legal decisions on your behalf. This is extremely important because without such a legal document, the court could very well appoint someone you do not trust or simply don’t want to make these decisions.
- [Trust Administration](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/trust-administration/): These duties include compliance with federal law and Arizona state law, preserving trust funds, and ensuring the transfer of assets to beneficiaries of the trust occurs according to the trust’s terms. Trust administration can sometimes be time-consuming and complex, so hiring an Arizona attorney with experience in this field is best.
- [Gilbert Probate Attorney](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/probate/): Gilbert, Arizona Probate Attorney, Becky Cholewka offers invaluable information about probate in Arizona. Learn everything you need to know about probate in Arizona.
- [What Is A Trust (Arizona Living & Revocable Living Trust Guide)](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/revocable-living-trusts-ultimate-guide/): One of the most commonly used trusts is called a Revocable Living Trust. An Arizona Revocable Living Trust gives you complete control over your assets while you are alive and how they will be distributed after you pass away. One of its primary advantages is that it allows your estate to avoid the needlessly expensive, time-consuming, frustrating, and public distribution of assets involved in the Arizona probate process. A Revocable Living Trust also lets you adjust the management and distribution of your assets as your financial and personal situations change over time. As the trust's creator, you may appoint any competent adult as trustee. The trust will establish the guidelines for how the trustee administers and distributes trust assets.
- [Wills](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/practice-areas/wills/): A Will, also known as a Last Will and Testament, is a legal document controlling how property is distributed after a person passes away. It is one of the most fundamental legal documents in estate planning. In the state of Arizona, the basic requirements are as follows:
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- [My Estate Plan is Old](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/estate-plan-old/): Most people don’t realize estate plans get stagnate when previous choices, changed laws, and new assets aren’t addressed and updated. Cholewka Law’s 5-Step Protection Process™ can revitalize your plan to your current needs and goals to ensure your plan will work properly when you need it.
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- [Arizona Probate Guide](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/educate-yourself/probate-guide/): Download our free Arizona Probate Guide and get answers to all of your probate questions. Our guide defines probate and outlines the process, the costs, the timeline, and much more. Get your free download today.
- [Estate Planning Guide](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/educate-yourself/estate-planning-guide/): “Who needs an estate plan?”
- [Educate Yourself](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/educate-yourself/)
- [I Don’t Know Where to Start](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/where-to-start/): 75% of Americans struggle to start their estate planning while balancing their busy and complex lives. Cholewka Law’s easy and simple 5-Step Protection Process ™ removes time-consuming and overwhelming barriers to bust your procrastination and get you quickly to the finish line.
- [My Loved One Recently Died](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/recently-died/): Heartbroken families are confused about the next steps after the loss of a loved one. Our caring team can guide you through this difficult time and ensure all the details of your loved one’s estate are handled efficiently with minimum delay.
- [I’m Simple](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/simple/): Young adults, single individuals without children, and individuals with few assets still need to plan for unforeseen circumstances to avoid court.  Cholewka Law’s 3-Step Foundation Plan™ makes certain the right people are making your healthcare decisions and managing your assets in an emergency.
- [I Just Moved to Arizona](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/just-moved-az/): New residents and snowbirds don’t know if their existing plan will work in Arizona.  Cholewka Law’s 3-Step Review Process™ can determine if your plan needs updated so you and your family remain protected.
- [I’m Recently Divorced](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/recently-divorced/): Recently divorced individuals want to ensure their ex-spouse can’t get their assets or make important decisions for them any longer. At Cholewka Law, we educate and empower you to create a plan that protects yourself and your assets with our 5-Step Protection Process™.
- [I Have a Blended Family](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/blended-family/): Loving couples in a second marriage struggle with how to protect each other and their respective kids. Cholewka Law’s Blended Family Protection Plan™ helps minimize family fighting and can ensure both your spouse and children are protected.
- [I’m Retired](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/retired/): Concerned retirees have their fingers crossed hoping when something goes wrong, everything will be alright. Cholewka Law’s 5-Step Protection Process™ allows you to uncross your fingers, knowing when life happens, your loved ones are protected.
- [I Have Minor Kids](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/minor-kids/): Worried parents are stressed about who will take care of their kids if the worst happens. The key to peace of mind is Cholewka Law’s Custom Family Plan™ created to ensure your kids are cared for, no matter what happens.
- [Protect Your Family](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/protect-your-family/)
- [What Others Say](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/meet-your-team/what-others-say/): https://youtu.be/_u6WLtPP1a8
- [Your Experts](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/meet-your-team/your-experts/): Your Experts Wizard of Laws (yes, we like fun titles!) Becky Cholewka is the founder and managing attorney of Cholewka Law—a law firm that specializes in estate planning and non-contested probate in Gilbert. She realized the importa... View Full Profile Director of Internal Affairs Rick has spent the last 30+ years in in small business as an Operations Manager. He has previously managed a window installation company and a white-glove delivery company, wher... View Full Profile Director of Puplick Relations Meet our Director of Puplick Relations, Brooklyn!  She has the best job of all, greeting our clients with a puppy smile.  Brooklyn has been a part of the Cholewka Law ... View Full Profile Client Navigation Specialist Bri is excited to join the team of Cholewka Law as our Client Navigation Specialist.  She wears many hats in our office and works alongside the team assisting with client i... View Full Profile Virtual Marketing Assistant (new kid on the Cholewka block!) Mark recently joined Cholewka Law as our Virtual Marketing Assistant and is excited to bring creativity and digital know-how to the team. He supports our online marketing effort... View Full Profile Chief Overthinker, Esq. (Yes, it took Nic one whole week and a team meeting to land on his title)
Nic Bradley is an associate attorney at Cholewka Law, where he focuses on helping individuals and fa... View Full Profile Client Navigation Specialist Margaret joined Team Cholewka Law as Legal Assistant. She guides clients through our estate planning process with her excellent customer service with a chipper British accent.
... View Full Profile Director of First Impressions Beth Stevens is Cholewka Law’s Director of First Impressions, where she supports client relations and works alongside the team to keep the firm’s administrative and operational ... View Full Profile
- [The Firm](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/meet-your-team/the-firm/): Cholewka Law has been providing thoughtful legal representation to families in Gilbert and surrounding communities since 2010. We are passionate about empowering our clients to protect their loved ones and stay out of court. We accomplish this by designing and implementing customized, comprehensive estate plans. We also guide our clients through one of the most difficult times in their lives—the loss of a loved one—by settling estates through probate and trust administration.
- [Meet Your Team](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/meet-your-team/): Meet Our Team

## Staff
- [Becky Cholewka](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/staff/becky-cholewka/): Becky Cholewka is the founder and managing attorney of Cholewka Law—a law firm that specializes in estate planning and non-contested probate in Gilbert. She realized the importance of estate planning when her dad died when she was only 19. Through the years she has seen the benefits of great planning, and the nightmare of poor planning. She is passionate about protecting clients and their families and helping them stay out of court.
- [Rick Cholewka](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/staff/rick-cholewka/): Rick has spent the last 30+ years in in small business as an Operations Manager. He has previously managed a window installation company and a white-glove delivery company, where he handled HR, inventory, purchasing, finances, deliveries, and IT. Through his sometime stressful times at these positions, Rick displayed a calm demeanor and was always willing to find a solution that left his employees, bosses, and clients knowing that if there was a problem, Rick could solve it.
- [Brooklyn](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/staff/brooklyn/): Meet our Director of Puplick Relations, Brooklyn!  She has the best job of all, greeting our clients with a puppy smile.  Brooklyn has been a part of the Cholewka Law family since Superbowl Sunday, 2024.
- [Mark Reyes](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/staff/mark-reyes/): Mark recently joined Cholewka Law as our Virtual Marketing Assistant and is excited to bring creativity and digital know-how to the team. He supports our online marketing efforts by designing graphics, organizing content, and helping make sure our digital presence reflects the warm, supportive experience clients receive from our firm.
- [Nic Bradley](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/staff/nic-bradley/): (Yes, it took Nic one whole week and a team meeting to land on his title)
- [Beth Stevens](https://www.gilbertlawoffice.com/staff/beth-stevens/): Beth Stevens is Cholewka Law’s Director of First Impressions, where she supports client relations and works alongside the team to keep the firm’s administrative and operational functions running smoothly. With experience in design, coordination, and management, Beth loves helping clients feel welcomed, supported, and confident from their very first interaction. She genuinely enjoys getting to know people and approaches her work with a true servant’s heart.

Cholewka Law PLLC is a trusted estate planning and probate law firm based in Gilbert, Arizona, dedicated to helping individuals and families protect their assets, preserve their legacies, and navigate life’s most important legal decisions. The firm provides personalized guidance in wills, trusts, probate administration, powers of attorney, advanced healthcare directives, trust administration, and long‑term care planning. Led by an experienced legal team, Cholewka Law PLLC is known for its holistic, client‑centered approach—taking time to understand each client’s goals, values, and family dynamics before crafting tailored estate plans that comply with Arizona law. The firm emphasizes clarity, education, and peace of mind, ensuring clients fully understand their options and feel confident in their decisions. Cholewka Law PLLC has assisted more than 1,000 families in creating effective, future‑focused estate plans that reduce stress and protect loved ones. The firm serves clients throughout the East Valley from its office at 4365 E Pecos Rd #104, Gilbert, AZ 85295