Trusts
What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Utah?
Have you ever wondered what happens if you die without a Will? Unfortunately, when a person dies without a valid Will or estate plan in Utah, they are considered to have died “intestate.”
Read MoreWhat Does an Elder Law Attorney Do?
Today, we’ll take a look at what an Elder Law Attorney does and how they can help you or your loved one navigate the complicated legal processes that pertain to our golden years.
Read MoreWills vs. Trusts: Which Option is Right for You?
No matter the number of assets or size of your estate holdings, wills and trusts will protect you and your loved ones throughout.
Read MoreThings to Know Before Going Into Any Mediation Situation
By making your will more comprehensive, you can clarify your wishes in many different scenarios and have them legally enforced.
Read MoreCommon Mistakes Made When Drafting a Will
By making your will more comprehensive, you can clarify your wishes in many different scenarios and have them legally enforced.
Read MoreTrusts and Nursing Home Costs
No matter your current age, you will likely need long-term care at some point. Long-term care can be very costly — and it can take a financial, physical, and emotional toll on your family.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Estate Planning in Utah
It is a universal truth that human beings age. The passing of time affects the body in many ways, eventually causing the inevitable conclusion. It may be heartbreaking for those in the dearly departed’s life when they pass away, but it is the natural course of life.
Read MoreWhat Is a Special-Needs Trust in Utah?
A Special-Needs Trust is a form of estate planning that concentrates heavily on the special care and needs of our loved ones with disabilities
Read MoreASK TOM: What are Red Flags for Beneficiaries of Trusts and Estates
If you are a beneficiary of a deceased person’s Trust or Estate, and you are experiencing the following, you are in the red flag zone where something needs to be done: You don’t see the bank statements, even when you ask for them. You don’t get copies of financial statements at death and on an…
Read MoreASK TOM: To Give or Not to Give Big Gifts?
A Time to Give: If one spouse has a catastrophic illness or is trending in that direction (say due to declining ability to keep track of things), it is a time to consider large gifts. The gifts are expedient if there is no resource with which to pay nursing home care as the sick spouse…
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