Copper Wren Law
Emily Benisek
Associate Attorney
Licensed attorney
Emily is our new associate attorney with a practice focus on probate, trust administration, contested estate and trust litigation, and other cases that come before the probate courts in Arizona.
She grew up outside of Portland, Oregon, and received her bachelor's degree from Oregon State University in 2021. After graduating, Emily moved to Arizona, where she worked as a file clerk before deciding to attend law school.
Emily attended Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington and recently graduated in May of 2025. During her time at Gonzaga, Emily worked as a research assistant, judicial extern, and law clerk for Copper Wren Law.
How Emily fits into your matter
Associate attorney. Probate administration and trust matters may be handled by Emily, including contested estate and trust work.
Can help with
- Opening and administering a probate estate
- Trust administration and trustee duties
- Contested estate and trust matters
Education
- J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law (2025)
- B.S., Oregon State University (2021)
Bar admissions are not published by the firm and are therefore not listed here.
Practice focus
Where Emily works
- Informal ProbateInformal probate is the route many Arizona estates take when there is a valid will or a clear line of heirs, and nobody is fighting about it. You still have real legal duties — this page explains what they are and where people commonly get stuck.
- Trust AdministrationMost trustees are family members who did not ask for the job. The role carries real duties, and the mistakes that cause trouble later are usually made in the first few months.
- Probate LitigationDisputes over an estate are rarely only about money. They are usually about information — who has it, who is withholding it, and what happened while nobody was watching.
Settling an estate?
Wills, heirs, appointment, notices, creditor claims, and closing the estate. You do not need the paperwork organized before the first conversation.
Information on this website is general in nature and is not legal advice. Viewing this website or contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results and client experiences do not guarantee a similar outcome.