Posts by Adam Bayles
Estate Planning for a Disabled Person Using a Supplemental Needs Trust
Have you ever wondered or been concerned about the future of a disabled loved one? If you answer yes, you are not alone. My parents had a daughter with cerebral palsy and were concerned about her wellbeing and what would happen if she was not properly provided for during her adult years. If you have…
Read MoreJensenBayles, LLP Voted Best of Southern Utah in Estate Planning for 2020
Thank you to our clients for voting JensenBayles, LLP Best of Southern Utah in estate planning for 2019 and 2020. We appreciate the confidence you place in our firm. The best compliment we can receive is hearing from our satisfied clients. We are peer rated with the highest level of professional excellence in serving clients…
Read MoreASK TOM: Do I Need an Attorney to Prepare my Estate Planning Documents?
Creating an estate plan is one of the most critical things you can do for your loved ones. You are not required to have an attorney prepare your estate plan as long as it meets legal requirements of your state. When my daughter was a child, I drove her to a dentist to have a…
Read MoreASK TOM: How do I know if I need a Guardianship for my Parent?
It is difficult to watch a parent struggle with daily life as they get older. We spend most of our lives looking up to them and benefiting from their experience. We forget that eventually, our parents may need us to take care of them. It is important to regularly review and update our estate planning…
Read MoreUpdate for our Clients, Potential Clients and Others About JensenBayles, LLP During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
As we all deal with the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic we want to share what our firm is doing and what you can expect from us. JensenBayles has been assisting clients in legal matters for over 17 years in southern Utah and we are still providing services at this time. We are committed to…
Read MoreASK TOM: What is the SECURE Act?
The SECURE Act was signed into law on December 20, 2019, and significantly changes estate planning choices for retirement benefits. With the SECURE Act there are generally three categories of beneficiaries. This article will briefly address a category known as eligible designated beneficiaries which has 5 subcategories. These categories include: 1. The surviving spouse of…
Read MoreJensenBayles, LLP is chosen 2020 Utah Legal Elite™
JensenBayles, LLP 435-674-9718 Receptionist@JensenBayles.com JensenBayles, LLP is chosen 2020 Utah Legal Elite™ for Thomas J. Bayles, Robert M. Jensen, James L. Spendlove, Phillip G. Gubler & James W. Bayles from the Utah Business Magazine St. George, Utah – 03/31/2020 – JensenBayles, LLP today announced it has received notification from Utah Business Magazine that Thomas J.…
Read More1031 Exchanges – When Do They Really Apply?
Cory Lee – JD, LLM It is likely that you have heard of a 1031 Exchange, whether it was part of an investment opportunity or when you sold you personal home, it seems that everyone has at the very least heard of 1031 Exchanges. But what exactly is a 1031 Exchange and when can they…
Read More“Promises, Promises”
In the 1983 hit single “Promises, Promises” the British Group Naked Eyes tells us, “You made promises, promises you knew you’d never keep.” Despite these lyrics the vast majority of contracts are performed to the benefit of all involved. The beauty of most contracts is that they begin with optimism. The parties to the contract…
Read MoreASK TOM: Estate Planning Seems Like a Complicated Task. How do I Start?
This is a common question that our clients ask. Starting to plan your estate can be a daunting, and even emotional process. Many people avoid thinking or talking about anything that reminds them they are not 18 anymore. We cannot look into a crystal ball to know the time of our inevitable death, but it…
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