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Kevin Kinghorn

Attorney

Kevin Kinghorn has been a practicing attorney in Tucson and southern Arizona since 1993. He is certified as a Specialist in Estate and Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona’s Board of Legal Specialization. His practice includes all facets of estate planning including trusts, probate, trust administration, Medicaid and VA planning, and business planning and formation. For Kevin estate planning is much more than creating comprehensive legal documents—it is about helping his clients achieve peace of mind, knowing they have done all they can to organize their affairs and protect their family and loved ones.

After earning an associate’s degree in accounting from Brigham Young University—Hawaii and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Kevin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arizona College of Law.  Kevin earned the third highest score on the Arizona Bar exam and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona. He is also admitted to practice law in Colorado and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Tax Court.  Kevin is an adjunct faculty member at Pima Community College where he teaches business law and is an instructor in the College’s paralegal program.  Kevin has been married for more than two decades and has a teenage son and daughter.  In his spare time, Kevin likes to spend time with his family and enjoys hiking, camping and astronomy.  An Eagle Scout himself, Kevin is involved with a local scout troop and sits on the board of the local council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Kevin enjoys helping his clients create peace of mind by planning for their future and the future of their families.  Estate planning decisions can be very difficult and emotional. Kevin’s practicality, expertise and experience allow him to help his clients wade through complicated issues to find custom solutions to his clients’ individual circumstances and needs.  Even more, Kevin enjoys the friendships and lasting relationships that are created with his clients.

Allison Manning

Attorney

As a second generation Tucsonan, Allison Manning has deep roots in the Tucson community, and her commitment to the people of southern Arizona shows in all she does. As an estate planning and elder law attorney with Kinghorn Heritage Law Group, PLC, Allison enjoys helping clients in the important process of establishing trusts and other legal documents and then helping her clients’ families and loved ones in administering her clients’ estates after death.

Allison graduated magna cum laude from Northern Arizona University in 1996 with a degree in political science. She graduated from Baylor Law School in 2000 where she was a member of the Women’s Legal Society.  Allison began her law career in Dallas, Texas, where she worked for a national law firm. She returned to Tucson in 2004 and joined her family’s real estate business. Being a licensed real estate agent has helped Allison understand the importance of anticipating and promptly responding to the needs of her clients.

Allison enjoys helping clients establish peace of mind in their estate plans and building relationships with her clients.  She is a dedicated and proud mom to four children. When she isn’t helping clients, Allison loves life, being outdoors, hiking, spending time with family and friends, and reading a good book.

Shanelle Schmitz

Attorney

Shanelle Schmitz is an Attorney with our firm, working closely with Attorneys Kevin Kinghorn and Allison Manning and our entire team to ensure that our clients have a comprehensive estate plan in place based on their individual needs. Prior to joining our firm, Shanelle spent the last 7 years working in various areas of the law after graduating cum laude from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2010. She also earned a degree in business administration from the University of Arizona Eller College of Management.

Shanelle grew up in a small mining town in southern Arizona and has lived in Tucson since 2002. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, creating clay mosaic artwork, and hiking on the many beautiful trails in southern Arizona.

Norma Stevens

Client Relations

Norma Stevens grew up in the heart of Chicago and attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, studying sociology and English. She has lived in Tucson for the past 40 years. Norma is a retired Hearing Instrument Specialist with certification in audioprosthology.  At Kinghorn Heritage Law Group, PLC, Norma is a front desk staple and is the pleasant voice on the phone our clients have come to love.  Norma is a “Grammie” to two girls, ages 3 and 1, and spends weekends in Tempe with them.  To quote Norma, “Everyone who knows me knows I work in estate planning because I talk about the benefits of a trust all the time.”

Arwen Fournier-Moon

Paralegal

Arwen Fournier-Moon has worked as a paralegal since 2006, and continues to serve clients at Kinghorn Heritage Law Group, PLC as a trust administration paralegal. While not originally from Tucson, she has lived here a good portion of her life.  Arwen is a graduate of Amphitheater High School as well as the University of Arizona, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art education.  She is married to her high school sweetheart and just had her first and only baby boy in 2014.  When she’s not chasing around after the baby, she enjoys wrestling with her two beagles, reading, writing, drawing, painting, and especially gardening.

Diane Saltsman

Paralegal

Diane Saltsman is a paralegal in the trust and estate administration division of Kinghorn Heritage Law Group, helping our clients during the difficult period following the loss of a loved one. She joined the firm in August 2013, after having worked in the Tucson legal community for over 28 years, including years of service as a judicial assistant.  A native Arizonan, Diane enjoys her time outside the office reading, crafting and spending time with her husband Jon, their two sons Michael and Chris, and extended family and friends.

Adriane Thompson

Office Manager / Paralegal

Adriane Thompson was born and raised in Tucson, and graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s Degree in Family Studies and Human Development and Business Administration. Prior to Adriane entering the field as a paralegal in 2010, she worked in banking and lending, which led to an interest in Estate Planning.  Adriane keeps busy in the office as an Office Manager and Paralegal, helping our clients set up their estate plans.  Adriane enjoys being able to help our clients and give them and their families peace of mind.  When not in the office Adriane is busy raising her sons, spending time at the beach, reading and yoga. She also plans on continuing her education in law.

Erica Moses

Marketing Coordinator

Erica Moses brings a varied and extensive background in marketing, communications, writing, and editing as our Marketing Coordinator. Since joining our firm in August 2016, Erica has immersed herself in learning about the benefits of estate planning for our current and prospective clients. She works closely with Attorneys Kevin Kinghorn and Allison Manning and our entire team to find creative and beneficial ways to share our services with the Tucson community.

Erica is originally from Pennsylvania, but has lived in Tucson since 1998. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and cheering on her beloved Yankees.

Sandi Kinghorn

Controller

Sandi Kinghorn is the wife of Kevin and the mother of their two teenage children. Kevin and Sandi met at Brigham Young University, and Sandi followed Kevin to Tucson where they were married during Kevin’s first year of law school at the University of Arizona. Sandi managed the office of a commercial real estate company before helping Kevin establish his law practice in 1993. In 1999, Sandi left Kevin’s practice and began her most important career as a mother.  She has recently returned to work with the team at Kinghorn Heritage Law Group as the controller.



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