John C. Vryhof

Practice Areas

John Vryhof's practice is concentrated in estate planning, trust and estate litigation, charitable planning, foundation and non-profit organizations, business succession planning, and international estate planning.

Community Service:

• The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Pro Bono Attorney

• Community Legal Services, Inc., Volunteer Lawyers Program, Pro Bono Attorney

• The Phoenix Symphony Association, Past Board of Directors

Career

• Chambers High Net Worth Guide, Arizona Private Wealth Law, Band 1 (2016-2022)

• The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates, Trusts & Estates Litigation (2006-2023)

- Phoenix Lawyer of the Year, Trusts and Estates (2022-2023)

• Southwest Super Lawyers®, Estate Planning & Probate (2007-2022)

Professional Memberships

• Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)

- Arizona State Chair, Immediate Past (2012-2017)

- Fiduciary Income Tax Committee

- International Estate Planning Committee

- Fiduciary Litigation Committee

• State Bar of Arizona

- Certified Tax Law Specialist

- Certified Estate and Trust Law Specialist

Publications

• "5 Tips for Regaining Order in Your Financial Life," Quoted, USA Today (March 10, 2019)

• "Estate Planning for Artists and Collectors," Presenter, Valley Estate Planners (February 14, 2019); Southern Arizona Estate Planning Council (January 27, 2017); Arizona State Bar Convention (June 15, 2016)

• "Estate Planning with Corporations, LLCs and Partnerships," Co-Presenter, State Bar of Arizona CLE by the Sea (July 12, 2016)

• "What Estate Planners Should Know About Art Law," Chair, Arizona State Bar Convention (June 15, 2016)

• "International Estate Planning: What to Watch for, What to Do," Presenter, Valley Estate Planners (April 21, 2016), Arizona Community Foundation (May 12, 2016)

• "Recent Arizona Developments in Estate Planning and Administration," Presenter, ACTEC Western Regional Meeting, Portland, Oregon (August 23, 2015)

• "Estate Planning for the Future: Bitcoins, Money Laundering & Lawyers," Chair, Arizona State Bar Convention (June 26, 2015)

The Thrive Conference for Families in Business, Speaker (May 27-28, 2015)

• "How to Practice Law And: Make it to Your Child's Soccer Game, Make it Home in Time for Dinner, Make it to a Ripe Old Age, Make Your Clients Happy, Be Happy Yourself," Chair and Speaker, Arizona State Bar Convention (June 13, 2014)

• "Recent Arizona Developments in Estate Planning and Administration," Presenter, ACTEC Western Regional Meeting, Half Moon Bay, California (August 31, 2013)

• "You Should Plan for Digital Assets, Too," Quoted, The Arizona Republic (June 30, 2013)

• "Estate Planning in a Digital Age," Chair and Speaker, Arizona State Bar Convention (June 12, 2013)