Estate Planning
Wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives — protecting your assets and your loved ones.
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Gadarian & Cacy, PLLC
Tucson estate planning, trust administration, and income tax planning attorneys. ACTEC Fellows with more than 50 years of collective legal experience.
- 50+ Years of Collective Legal Experience
- 5.0★ on Google
- Best Law Firms 2026
- ACTEC Fellows
About Gadarian Law
A trusted, established Tucson law firm
Our law firm provides dedicated, professional legal counsel in the areas of Income Tax Planning, Estate Planning, and Trust and Estate Administration. More than 50 years of collective legal experience, Gadarian & Cacy, PLLC is a trusted choice for expert financial legal counsel in Tucson, Arizona.
Gadarian & Cacy, PLLC is listed in the 16th Edition of the Best Law Firms ranked by Best Lawyers. We are recognized as one of the best law firms in Tucson, AZ in the areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates Law.
Our Practice
Three areas, decades of focus
We focus exclusively on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and income tax planning — the same three areas we have served Tucson families and businesses in for more than 50 years collectively.
Trust & Estate Administration
Guiding trustees and personal representatives through the post-death transfer of assets to beneficiaries.
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Income Tax Planning
Strategically managing income, deductions, credits, and exemptions to minimize tax liability and ensure compliance.
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Recognition
Best Law Firms 2026
Gadarian & Cacy, PLLC is listed in the 16th Edition of the Best Law Firms, ranked by Best Lawyers — recognized in Tucson, Arizona for both Tax Law and Trusts & Estates Law.
Meet The Partners
Two Fellows of ACTEC
Both partners are Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel — an invitation-only honor recognizing the top trust and estate attorneys nationally.
Gregory V. Gadarian
Partner
- B.A., Northwestern University
- J.D. cum laude, Northwestern University School of Law
- LL.M. in Taxation, New York University School of Law
Colleen A. Cacy
Partner
- J.D., University of Kansas School of Law (1986)
- ACTEC Fellow (since 2013)
- Southwest Super Lawyer (2023)
Client Reviews
5.0 on Google(9 reviews)
Our clients trust us with the most personal of legal decisions. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve them — and for the kind words they share publicly.
Common Questions
Estate planning, in plain language
What is estate planning?
Basically, estate planning involves safely transferring your property and other financial assets to your family and loved ones in the event of death and ensuring that the assets are protected in the event that the family member is sued or goes through a divorce. A will is the mos…
Do I need an estate plan?
Everybody needs an estate plan, regardless of wealth. In most of the cases discussed below, wealth is not the driving factor of your estate plan; it is more about the assurance that you will have control over who gets all of your "stuff" and when.
What are the benefits of having an estate plan?
Through an estate plan, you can name a guardian for minor children and trusts for them so they don't receive assets at too young an age. You can also name your personal representative (otherwise known as an executor) instead of having the court select the person, and you can save…
Is a will enough, or do I need other documents too?
A will is just one part of your estate plan. Other parts, depending on your needs, include durable powers of attorney, health care directives (also known as living wills), trusts, life insurance, and beneficiary designations for retirement plans, annuities and life insurance, to…
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Whether you're starting your first estate plan or settling an estate that's already in motion, we'll help you understand your options and choose what fits.