Category Archives: Estate Planning
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 »
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 »
Is it Worth it to Work with a Utah Estate Planning Lawyer?
When many people start to think about planning their estate, it is natural to wonder if it is necessary to work with an attorney. Truthfully, no one is required to work with a lawyer when drafting a will, establishing a trust, or creating any other part of their estate plan. With so many DIY… Read More »
How Do Major Life Events Impact Your Estate Plan?
It is true that the only real constant in life is change. Some are unexpected, some are joyous, and some cause real grief. Births, deaths, and divorce are just a few of the life changes that can impact your estate plan. These life events can change your legal responsibilities, your wishes, and how your… Read More »
Important Considerations Before Establishing a Trust
Trusts are simply legal documents grantors (people establishing a trust) use to transfer their property to the name of the trust. Grantors also name trustees, often themselves, to manage the property within a trust. Successor trustees are also named. Successor trustees will take over management of the trust and its assets if the grantor… Read More »
How Can an Estate Plan Minimize Family Disputes?
Many people go into the estate planning process with the intention of passing on their legacy, and property, to their loved ones. Another important reason create an estate plan is one that many people overlook. Thorough and thoughtful estate planning can help your loved ones avoid conflicts that could irreparably damage relationships and tear… Read More »