
Series: Everyday Estate Planning – Planning for your Bank Accounts
Unlike real estate and some other kinds of assets, estate planning for bank accounts is very simple and can be done without an attorney’s assistance

Series: Everyday Estate Planning- Planning for Your Home
Unlike cars, which we covered in our last blog post in this series, houses are real estate and are subject to different restrictions in

Series: Everyday Estate Planning – Planning for Your Car
Most Americans have one or more vehicles, but what will happen with them if you pass away? The most common type of vehicle ownership is

Trust Revocability: Is it Revocable or Irrevocable?
Trusts are, by default, revocable. A trust is only irrevocable if its terms expressly state so. If a trust provides for revocation procedures, a settlor

5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Trustee
Every trust needs a trustee. For most revocable trusts, you (or you and your spouse jointly) will serve as the trustee during lifetime. However, choosing

How to Modify or Terminate a Utah Trust
Trusts, or parts of trusts, may terminate under any of the following conditions: The trust or part of the trust is revoked; The trust or

How to Revoke a Will or Render it Ineffective
There are several ways to revoke a Will in Utah, but some changes in circumstances may lead you to inadvertently render it ineffective as well.

Using No-Contest Clauses in Your Utah Will
Most people want to make sure that their children don’t fight over any inheritance that they might receive. One way to help disincentivize estate litigation

Tips for Leaving Heirlooms to Loved Ones
Have you ever wondered how to leave heirlooms to loved ones without causing a fight? There are several ways to go about this, but some