Recent Blog Posts
How are Digital Assets Handled After You Pass Away?
After you pass away, your online presence does not just disappear. Your social media accounts, cryptocurrency, and email address all still exist but your loved ones may be locked out of them if you do not grant them legal authority to access them. The Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act in Utah grants… Read More »
What Happens if You Pass Away Without a Will?
There are many reasons to draft an estate plan. Perhaps the most important one is so you can control your possessions and what happens to them after you pass away. If you do not have basic estate planning documents, such as a will, your spouse, children, and other loved ones may receive property that… Read More »
How Does Divorce Affect Your Estate Plan?
Divorce will have a significant impact on all aspects of your life, but it may also impact certain aspects of your death. The important aspect of estate planning is often overlooked when people get a divorce. There are certain elements of your plan that can be affected after you formally end your marriage while… Read More »
Why Transparency is Key When Selling Your Dental Practice
When selling your dental practice, there are many reasons you may not want to publicize that fact. You may be concerned that you will lose patients, your staff members will find somewhere else to work, or that your competitors will start to take your patients. However, remaining transparent throughout the process is very important…. Read More »
Four Costly Misconceptions About Business Law
Meeting the daily demands of running a business often means making choices that will shape its success over the long term. Unfortunately, when those decisions are grounded in legal misconceptions, the consequences can be costly. Many business owners unwittingly rely on common myths that do not seem harmful but that can result in financial… Read More »
When Can Mediation Help with Contract Disputes?
Contract disputes are not uncommon in the complicated business world. These disputes can arise from ambiguities, misunderstandings, or different expectations. When a contract dispute occurs, it can result in stalled negotiations and in some cases, mediation can be helpful when resolving these disagreements. Below, one of our Utah business law attorneys explains more about… Read More »
Is a Trust Necessary if You Have a Will?
If you have already written a will, you are further along with your estate plan than approximately half of Americans. For many people, though, having only a will leaves some important gaps in their estate plan. Revocable trusts are very effective at filling these gaps. Still, not everyone needs to draft a trust along… Read More »
Three Common Myths About Estate Planning
When trying to protect your legacy, estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take. Still, too many people believe common myths that can actually interfere with estate planning. It is critical to work with a Utah estate planning attorney when planning the legacy you want to leave behind to ensure… Read More »
August is Make-a-Will Month!
August is Make-a-Will Month in the United States, providing an opportunity to showcase a task that is critical but all too often overlooked. Although people thought at one time that wills were only important for the wealthy or elderly, many more people are starting to realize that all adults should draft these legal documents… Read More »
Warning Signs to Watch for in Dental Practice Purchase Agreements
Purchasing a dental practice can feel like a huge step forward. You may even be thinking about long-term growth and acquiring new patients. Before signing a purchase agreement, however, it is important to review the financial and legal terms related to the transaction very closely. These agreements can often include provisions that transfer any… Read More »