People ask us a lot for the definition of a POA: A power of attorney document names someone (called the “agent”) to make legal decisions on another person’s behalf (the “principal”) if the person is not able to. For example, if you got into an accident that left you in a coma, or if you… Continue reading When Is A Will Or Power Or Attorney Considered “Unduly Influenced”?
Estate planning isn’t just making a will in case of your untimely demise. It is preparing for any situation in which you are incapacitated and ensures your affairs are in order in case of death. Wills When people think about estate planning, they generally think of the will. A will is a document in which… Continue reading When Should I Think About Getting A Will?
Estate planning means preparing for the inevitabilities of life. People get sick or hurt, and you need a plan in place to determine what kind of medical care you’ll receive if this happens to you. People become incapacitated, unable to make important decisions on their own, or unable to live independently. And of course, people… Continue reading Why An Estate Planning Is Needed In Utah
No matter how much money you have it is important to have a basic estate plan to protect your family and your assets after your death. An estate plan can be as simple as a last will and testament to extremely detailed to contain a power of attorney, a living will and even a trust.… Continue reading Wills And Estate Planning Attorney
An estate planning attorney in Utah is a professional who helps clients to create legal documents that are used to govern what will happen to their personal estate/ property when they die. One of the most popular documents that they help a person write out is a will. They can however create other documents depending… Continue reading Working With An Estate Planning Attorney In Utah
Most of us, at one time or another, must take on the responsibility of wrapping up the affairs of a loved one who has died. The essence of the job is to carry out the deceased person’s wishes to collect the person’s assets, pay debts and taxes, and distribute what’s left to the people or… Continue reading Role Of An Attorney In Settling An Estate
If you’ve got people in your life who you love and want to take care of, it’s wise to build an estate plan. This plan, which you can put together with the help of an estate planning specialist, will make sure loved ones are taken care of in the event of your death. An estate… Continue reading Is A Valid Estate Plan Available In Utah?
How to liquidate assets after parents’ death is a common problem among siblings. Some families suffer a lot of stress when the time comes to settle the parent’s estate with siblings. There can be some disagreements about who should get what property. In some cases, these disagreements can cause damage to personal relationships. When your… Continue reading How To Divide Assets After Death In Utah
Estate planning is the preparation of tasks that serve to manage an individual’s asset base in the event of their incapacitation or death. The planning includes the bequest of assets to heirs and the settlement of estate taxes. Most estate plans are set up with the help of an attorney experienced in estate law. Estate… Continue reading Estate Planning Assets In Utah
An estate planning attorney is a type of lawyer who through years of mentoring, continuing legal education and experience, understands how to advise clients on getting their affairs in order to prepare for the possibility of mental disability and eventual death. Responsibilities of an Estate Planning Attorney • Estate planning doesn’t begin and end with… Continue reading Estate Planning In Utah
