For many estate plans, a revocable trust, rather than a simple will, is usually recommended if you own property or significant assets. A will may be satisfactory for smaller estates. But a properly drafted revocable trust can accomplish many estate goals.
The Importance of Having a Living Will
No one wants to believe that we may not be able to make our own decisions about our health and medical care. But if misfortune strikes and you become too ill or incapacitated to assist in your own care, it is important to have a Living Will prepared and in place.…
Proposed Legislation May Lower the Utah DUI Limit to .05%
Utahns may have to have more designated drivers and watch their alcohol consumption much more carefully in the future. According to KSL.com and the LA Times, a Utah legislator will propose legislation to lower the legal blood alcohol level to a mere .05%.…
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Wife Sues Herself for Negligent Personal Injury Damages
An interesting wrongful death case was recently decided by the Utah Supreme Court. In the case of Bagley v. Bagley, 2016 UT 48 (Utah 2016), the Court determined that a personal representative or heir of an estate can actually sue themselves for negligently causing the death or injury of the descendent.…
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How to Terminate Parental Rights
Maybe you have conceived a child and you can’t or don’t wish to accept responsibility for his/her care or upbringing after the birth. Maybe your significant other is abusive toward your child, or is addicted to drugs or alcohol and you fear for their safety. What happens if the parent has neglected the child’s needs or has abandoned them? What steps can I take to ensure the wellbeing of my child?…
What Type of Business Organization Should I Choose for my Company?
Congratulations, you want to start a new business and have great ideas and financial backing. You’re ready to get started, but have you thought about protecting yourself financially from liability, taxes, and other perils or contingencies that a proper business organization can help you with?…
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How Does the Court Determine Custody of a Child?
When parents are separating or getting divorced, they usually argue over two things: money and children. Unfortunately, these arguments can get quite heated, and often are witnessed by the children themselves, to their great detriment.…
What Happens If I Die Without A Will?
Unfortunately, many young people, and even some of us more mature folks, don’t want to think about our eventual death and fail to do estate planning. If you neglect having a will prepared and pass away without an estate plan, interstate succession laws will come into play.…
Humana Leaving Utah’s Health Exchange Premiums Rise
2017 Health Insurance Exchange open enrollment began November 1, but you have until December 15 to sign up to be covered by insurance on January 1st. Utah uses the Federal Exchange, but according to healthinsurance.org, premiums for Utah purchasers will be rising an average of 31%.…
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