Attorneys

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Brian C. Taylor

Attorney Brian Taylor assists families in the areas of estate planning, wills and trusts, guardianships and conservatorship, with additional experience in probate and trust administration.  Brian has over 14 years experience in representing estate planning clients and takes pride in listening to clients’ wishes in order to draft the best Will and Trust that fits their needs.
A fifth generation Mesa native, Brian graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Finance before earning his law degree from Washburn University School of Law.  Brian started his career as an attorney at another prominent Scottsdale/Mesa law firm where he practiced as an estate planning attorney.  After about four years Brian joined his father, Wilford Taylor, at his firm, Taylor Law Offices.  In 2017, Ben Skinner joined the firm and the name was changed to Taylor Skinner, LLC.
Brian lives in Mesa with his wife and children where he tries to keep up with his four boys.  He enjoys traveling, reading, music, hiking and anything his boys like to do.

Education

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY
Juris Doctor, 2004

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S., Finance, 2002

Activities & Affiliations

• State Bar of Arizona: Elder Law, Mental Health and Special Needs Planning Section; Probate and Trust Law Section
• East Valley Bar Association
• East Valley Estate Planning Council
• Actor's Youth Theatre: Vice President, Board of Directors
• Boy Scouts of America

Bar Admissions

•Arizona, 2005

Partner

Benjamin A. Skinner

Ben Skinner advises individuals and families in estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship matters. His value to his clients is enhanced by his extensive experience in Arizona real estate law.Ben completed his bachelor’s degree in biology at Arizona State University and received his law degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is admitted to practice before state and federal courts in Arizona and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and the Maricopa County Bar Association.

An Arizona native, Ben was raised in Mesa. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and hiking.

Education

WILLIAM S. BOYD SCHOOL OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
Juris Doctor, 2004

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S., Biology, 2004

Activities & Affiliations

• State Bar of Arizona: Real Property Law Section
• Maricopa County Bar Association: Real Estate Section
• Civil Rights Conservation, Secretary

Bar Admissions

• Arizona, 2005
• U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

OF COUNSEL

Wilford L. Taylor

A fourth-generation Mesa native, estate planning attorney Wilford Taylor devotes his practice to serving senior and working-age adults and their families in the areas of estate planning, wills and trusts, guardianship, conservatorship and probate .

Wilford's leadership in the community includes service on the board of directors of the Mesa United Way and in a number of private human service agencies focused on the needs of senior citizens and the elderly.

Education

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Juris Doctor, 1979

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S., 1975

Activities & Affiliations

• AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
• State Bar of Arizona
• East Valley Estate Planning Council: Past President
• Mesa United Way: Board of Directors
• Mesa Family YMCA: Former Member, Board of Directors
• Boy Scouts of America

Bar Admissions

• Arizona, 1979
• U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1979