Category: Trusts
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Davis County Living Trusts Lawyer
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in TrustsA living trust and a last will and testament can form the foundation of a complete estate plan in Utah. A living trust is not a substitute for a will. Instead, these two important estate planning documents can work together to help avoid probate and to help ensure that your estate will be distributed according…
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Considering In-Laws as Trustees
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Should I name my son-in-law or daughter-in-law as a trustee in my Utah living trust? The trustee you name should, of course, be someone that you can trust completely. This person will be responsible for managing the trust estate appropriately after your death – and possibly even during your lifetime. There are a variety of…
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The “Planning” Part of Estate Planning in Utah
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“Planning” is the most important element of the estate planning process. It cannot be done after the fact. It has to be done before it is needed. Wait too long and you may be too late. Estate planning does not have to be painful. There are many things to consider when putting together an estate…
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Is it OK if I don’t make a will in Utah?
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As far as its effect on you personally, there are not many consequences for failing to leave a last will and testament when you die in Utah. But it can leave a big mess for people you care about. If you meet ALL of the following conditions, there is a chance that you might be…
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Probate with No Will in Utah
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Filing probate with no will in Utah can be more complicated than a probate involving a valid will. Taking advanced steps to avoid probate entirely is often a better course of action.