Author: Stephen Howard

Expungements & Character Reference Letters

Tips on Getting Good Character Letters Character letters can play an important role in convincing the court to grant your expungement petition. Here are some tips. To Whom…. Here are…
Estate Planning Tools & Roles

An Overview of the Documents and People Involved Your “estate” includes everything you own: home, car, retirement and investment accounts, checking and savings accounts, furniture, tools, toys, personal items, etc.…
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Navigating Utah’s Justice Courts

Knowing your legal rights and understanding Utah’s criminal justice system is crucial when facing criminal charges ibn Utah. Justice courts handle a substantial number of misdemeanor cases as part of…
Estate Planning Terms and Definitions

Understanding key terms and concepts involved in the estate planning process is an important part of establishing a personalized estate plan. The following are general definitions and information about legal…
Family Trusts and the Mortgage Due-on-Sale Clause

Creating a living trust (sometimes called a family trust or revocable trust) can be an important part of a comprehensive estate plan. Transferring your home or other real estate into…
What happens when a person dies without a will in Utah?

A person who dies without leaving a will is considered to have died “intestate.” Under Utah law, what happens to that person’s estate is dictated by sections of the Utah…
What do I do if I lose my original will in Utah?

Losing or misplacing your last will and testament (or simply a “will”) in Utah requires action. Even if you still have a photocopy of the will, this may not be…
Utah Estate Planning Attorney – Wills and Trusts

What is the spousal share under intestate succession in Utah? When a person dies without a will, Utah law considers that person to have died “intestate.” This means that the…
What is the best place to store my Utah will?

Two important considerations in deciding where to keep or store your Utah last will and testament are: first, you want your will to be easy to find and access after…
Validity of a Utah Last Will and Testament

What law determines if a last will and testament was validly executed in Utah? When a last will and testament is presented for probate in Utah, the court must first…
When does a durable power of attorney become effective in Utah?

A durable power of attorney in Utah is one that is made void by the principal’s disability or incapacity. It can be drafted in a way to make it immediately…