Michael Bate has extensive experience in preparing wills and trusts, premarital agreements and documents for succession plans and various estate planning strategies, as well as probate and estate/trust administration.

He has vast experience in forming, structuring and unwinding corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships and in mergers, reorganizations, and acquisitions/sales of businesses, as well as general and complex business and contract matters.

Mike also represents nonprofit corporations and advises clients on a wide range of income tax and estate tax matters.

He has exceptional expertise in structuring transactions and explaining them to his clients. Mike is recognized as a superb draftsman, preparing organized, concise and well written documents. Mike has enjoyed practicing law for over 45 years. He is AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, representing the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards.

Professional Associations

  • State Bar of Arizona
    • Probate & Trust Section
    • Tax Law Section
  • State Bar of Utah
  • Gust Rosenfeld Executive Committee (former member)

Professional Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Tax Law (2021-2025)
  • Phoenix Magazine 2023 Top Lawyers – Tax Law; Wills, Estates and Trusts

Community Involvement

  • Desert Botanical Garden (former member, Board of Trustees)
  • Utah State University Alumni Association, Arizona Chapter (former member, Board of Directors)

Legal Updates & Firm News

Aug 16, 2024 General

Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. Attorneys are once again Recognized as “Best Lawyers” and “Ones to Watch” in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

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Aug 23, 2023 Press Release

The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Names Gust Rosenfeld Attorneys “Lawyer of the Year”; “Ones to Watch”; and “Best Lawyers”

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