
Peter H. Westby
Platt & WestbyBorn in Minnesota, Attorney Peter Westby has resided in Arizona since 1962 and in Phoenix since 1974. Mr. Westby graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1973 and entered the practice of law as a prosecuting attorney, first with the City of Tucson and then with the Pima County Attorney's office as a Criminal Trial Deputy. He joined partner Harvey Platt in the private practice of law in Phoenix in 1974 and together they formed Platt & Westby, P.C. Mr. Westby practices in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, family law, estate planning, probate, estate and trust administration, and business formation/litigation. Mr. Westby and his firm have earned a Martindale-Hubble AV rating, the highest rating awarded for ethics and professional competence.
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Collections
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Foreclosure Defense
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Elder Law
- Free Consultation
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- Arizona
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- U.S. Federal Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- Platt & Westby
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- James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
- J.D. (1973)
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- University of Arizona
- B.S.
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- Arizona's Finest Lawyers
- Arizona's Finest Lawyers
- Arizona State Bar
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- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
- Former President and Council Member
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- Activities: 1987 - 1993
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- La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church
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- Q. How to handle intestate estate and tax liabilities in Arizona?
- A: The first step is to determine the value of the assets in your father's estate and also the amount of the debts. Your father's CPA may be able to help. Or you may need to hire a business appraiser or business broker to determine the business value. If there is no real property and the value of the estate assets is under $75,000.00, your father's estate might be administered simply by a small estate affidavit. But it is more likely that the estate's value will be greater and, if so, a probate might be needed to administer his estate. Before taking any action, I recommend discussing your findings concerning assets and debts with a probate attorney. The attorney will make ... Read More
- Q. Options for challenging unreasonable parenting time order in AZ
- A: You have gone as far as you can without help. This is an important issue and you need the help of an attorney. I recommend you hire a good family law attorney as soon as possible. Family law cases proceed rapidly and you need help now.
- Q. Ex-husband owes me $48,051, promised repayment but is out of country till mid 2025. Legal options?
- A: Before your ex returns you should hire a private investigator to update your knowledge of his assets and income. Next, hire an attorney to file a collection lawsuit and ready it for service upon your ex when he returns. The suit should be filed shortly before his return. This will not guarantee that you will recover your money. But it is a good start and the best that you can do under the circumstances you related.