602-880-3379
602-880-3379
“A Law Firm uniquely positioned to provide and integrate both law and tax compliance.”
E. Jonathon Scibilia-Managing Attorney
Estate Planning & Living Trusts
“A Law Firm uniquely positioned to provide and integrate both law and tax compliance.”
E. Jonathon Scibilia-Managing Attorney
602-880-3379
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Edward Jonathon Scibilia is utilizing his 15 years of experience of taxation and legal
practice, to protect what is rightfully yours and utilize the tax code to protect, plan, and
build your life savings. Jonathon is native of a small town in western New York, where
he graduated from Greece Arcadia High School. Jonathon received his Bachelor of Science
in Accountancy from R.I.T.where he achieved many academic and professional Honors
while maintaining his role as a sprinter on the varisty swim team. Following graduation,
Jonathon went on to law school in 2009 in North Carolina where he split his time
studying for school and the bar to work for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program
preparing tax returns for individuals and families with less financial means. Later
after graduation, Jonathon returned to law school earning his LLM inTaxation from
the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. In 2005, Jonathon cut his teeth working for top 10 ranked CPA firms assisting, leading, and training fellow CPAs and tax professional. Jonathon excelled in many areas of taxation involving high net worth individuals, business conduit entities, C-Corporations, and Trusts and Estates. Jonathon switched gears and began to focus on law where he joined a top Estate Planning and Probate law firm in Scottsdale. Jonathon assisted the partners and clients in the estate planning and administration department. Jonathon’s history with clients range from simple to complex estate plans. Jonathon was an all around athlete in his hay day; however, he
excelled at Swimming. Jonathon was a 4 year varsity athlete and received a scholarship to college, where he swam throughout his college career. Jonathon comes from a military family, where both of his brothers, father, and
each uncle served our country during unsettled times. Jonathon now is fighting the same way his father did, to
support his family. Jonathon has a wonderful wife and two children that mean more to him than he can
fathom. As a father, he wants to lay a path for his children, both financially, intellectually, and emotionally so
they can take the short cuts in life because that is what we all want for our kids. To take the short cuts.
Lauren Alvidrez
Lauren Alvidrez is the managing attorney of Edward Law Firm of Texas, where she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the estate planning process with confidence and ease. She works closely with clients to protect what matters most, help navigate through life's uncertainties, and create plans that provide lasting peace of mind. Lauren is committed to making estate planning both accessible and easy to understand, ensuring that every family she serves feels informed,supported, and secure in their decisions.
Lauren’s background in litigation and appellate work gives her a unique perspective on the importance of thorough, proactive planning. Having
litigated contested estate and trust matters, she has seen firsthand how unclear or incomplete plans can lead to conflict, confusion, and unnecessary stress. These experiences drive her passion for helping families avoid the disputes that often arise during times of loss. As a mother of two young children, Lauren understands the unique pressures families face and why planning for the future can sometimes feel overwhelming. She and the team at Edward Law Firm of Texas work to make the process as straightforward and comfortable as possible, offering compassionate guidance and practical, tailored solutions that help every family and individual feel supported and prepared. Lauren is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Kansas, and Edward Law Firm of Texas proudly supports families—both in person and virtually—across both states with their estate planning needs.
Education B.B.A., Friends University, 2010
M.P.A., University of Texas at El Paso, 2012
J.D., University of Arkansas School of Law, 2017
Bar Membership
Texas
Kansas
E. Jonathon Scibilia
Managing Attorney
Wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care directives, and related estate planning documents for individuals and married couples;
Planning to avoid probate;
Planning to minimize estate taxes;
Planning to minimize income taxes, including income taxes on trusts;
Planning to maximize income tax deferral on IRAs and qualified plan benefits, including amounts payable to trusts after death; Estate planning for couples who are in a second marriage;
Planning for individuals contemplating remarriage;
Elder care planning, including planning for long-term care expenses;
Planning for individuals with special needs;
Asset protection planning;
Divorce protection planning for clients and their children;
Representation of executors and trustees in probate and trust administrations, including assistance with the preparation of all related estate and income tax returns; Representation of closely-held business owners, including owners of interests in C corporations, S corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, with respect to all matters from the initial organization of the business through succession planning for the next generation; Charitable gift planning and planned giving;
Estate planning for life insurance; and Selecting a trustee for family members.
Our Mission Statement
The firm's mission is to offer the finest quality estate and tax planning services available today, but at deeply discounted billing rates. The firm also prides itself in the promptness of its services, usually completing drafts of estate planning documents within one to two weeks of meeting with clients
For more information, please call or email us
Edward Jonathan Scibiia
(602) 880-3379
Lauren Alvidrez
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