What is Probate Litigation and Estate Litigation? While it is true that having a comprehensive estate plan, including potentially both a will and trust, can simplify probate proceedings and reduce the chances of probate or estate litigation, it does not remove the risk entirely. Even those who have estate plans may still face situations that […]

What Step Do I Need to Take to Navigate the Probate Process in Utah? The death of a loved one is never easy. In addition to the grieving process, practical considerations such as funeral and burial arrangements must be made. There is also the matter of probate. Even if a person left behind a will,

Planning for Your Tomorrow, Today Estate planning is a legal term used to describe the necessity of preparing for the eventualities of growing older, such as death, chronic illness, or incapacitation. Estate planning has many aspects that involve wills, living wills, trusts, and sometimes power of attorney. There are multiple benefits to estate planning, even

What Is a Guardianship in Special Needs Cases? Someone might seek guardianship for someone else if the latter person becomes unable to make decisions for themselves. This often happens in situations where someone has suffered a brain injury, been diagnosed with a form of dementia, or was born with special needs and is reaching the

Caring for Disabled Loved Ones Without Endangering Benefits There are a variety of government benefits available to individuals with disabilities. However, they often don’t fully provide everything that’s needed. It’s possible to assist loved ones with disabilities, but this can sometimes interfere with benefits. Fortunately, special needs trusts can prevent disruption in government aid for

What is a Legal Guardian? The courts grant legal guardianship of a person with special needs to a responsible person (the guardian) who is either named in a document or chosen by the courts if no estate plan document is in place. In many instances, guardianship is granted for underage children whose parents have passed

What Goes into a Comprehensive Utah Estate Plan? Families with a special needs child or sibling have unique concerns when it comes to estate planning in Utah. In addition to creating a last will and testament and other estate planning documents that could help look after your loved ones, you must also take into consideration