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In this video I give you a brief explanation of estate planning in Salt Lake City Utah.  Estate Planning Attorney in these Utah locations: Salt Lake City, Provo, Orem, Ogden, Park City, West Jordan, Pepperwood, Sandy, South Jordan, Salt Lake City, Herriman, Sandy City, Midvale, Riverton, Draper, Holladay, Copperton, Magna, Alpine, Lehi, Tooele, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, Woods Cross, Lindon, Centerville, Orem, Bluffdale, Park City, Farmington, Provo, Kaysville, Layton, Syracuse, Clearfield, Hill AFB, or Grantsville.

Helping Families Preserve Their Wealth During and After Their Lifetime

Thank you for visiting and watching this video about estate planning Salt Lake City, Utah, brought to you by Mike Anderson of the Ascent law firm in Salt Lake City, UT. We are estate planning attorneys based in Salt Lake City, UT whose mission is to provide residents of Salt Lake City, and surrounding areas with quality estate planning information and knowledge. Our unique Services also include Wills, Trusts, fighting in court to protect inheritance; Estate Tax Planning, estate tax filings, Probate, probate mediations, Trust Administration, Asset Protection, Business Succession Planning, LLCs, corporations, contested wills cases, power of attorney lawsuits, guardianships and conservatorship lawsuits. When you visit or call our office, we want you to feel comfortable discussing such an important issue concerning both you and your family. We want to arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your family’s future.

Estate Planning: Wills and Living Trusts

Through the use of Living Trusts, Wills (simple & complex), Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Irrevocable Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, and Charitable Gifting Strategies, our firm helps families preserve their wealth for future generations, minimize estate taxes, and avoid the expense and nightmare of probate.

Legacy Planning

Legacy Planning is a more holistic approach to estate planning. We help clients preserve their financial wealth and their legacy, including their life stories and family heirlooms, for future generations. Our non-traditional planning methods include special provisions and protections in Living Trusts, Wills (simple & complex), Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Irrevocable Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, and Charitable Gifting Strategies. This planning also includes minimizing estate taxes, avoiding the expense and nightmare of probate, protecting against remarriage after death of the 1st spouse, and protecting beneficiaries from a possible future divorce.

Family-Owned Businesses & Farms

Our law firm offers estate planning assistance for the unique needs of Family Businesses and Farms. We help clients preserve this important part of their legacy for future generations.

Incapacity Planning

Our law firm helps clients create a plan to handle their affairs in the event of an incapacity before they pass away. This includes planning to avoid a Living Probate or Guardianship proceeding.

IRA & Retirement Planning

Our law firm has experience in the complex area of estate planning with IRAs and other retirement plans. We help ensure clients and their beneficiaries are protected by employing tax reduction techniques.

Asset Protection & Business Planning

We help clients who are small business owners and those who are most susceptible to being sued by assisting with Lawsuit and Asset Protection. We also assist with Business Succession Planning and Small Business Planning. Some of the tools and strategies used are Family Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies and Buy-Sell Agreements.

Estate Planning and Your Pets

Our firm cares about the welfare of your pets. Your beloved pets need to be protected in the event you are no longer there to take care of them. Estate Planning and implementing a Pet’s Trust can ensure that your pets are provided for after your death.

Special Needs Planning

We offer assistance to clients who have special needs family members by creating Special Needs Estate Plans which include special needs trusts. These tailored plans help them preserve government benefits while having their loved one cared for in all areas of their life: financial, educational and medical, and most importantly, their emotional and personal needs in the future.

Trust Administration & Probate

We help families who have experienced the loss of a loved one with the ensuing Probate or Trust Administration process.  We fight court battles involving guardianships, conservatorships, probate litigation, contested wills cases and other estate lawsuits.

Give our office a call 801-676-5507.  If I am unavailable, please schedule a telephone appointment or an in person meeting.  Our office has free initial consultations.

So, if you live in West Jordan, Pepperwood, Sandy, South Jordan, Salt Lake City, Herriman, Sandy City, Midvale, Riverton, Draper, Holladay, Copperton, Magna, Alpine, Lehi, Tooele, North Salt Lake, Bountiful, Woods Cross, Lindon, Centerville, Orem, Bluffdale, Park City, Farmington, Provo, Kaysville, Layton, Syracuse, Clearfield, Hill AFB, or Grantsville we are here to assist you with your estate planning or probate case.

One of our offices is at: 8833 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84088

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Guardian Law LLC
8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C
West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States
Telephone: (801) 876-5875

So... you don't have a lot of stuff... Do you need an estate plan? Read on my friend...

Yes, it's here, my latest video about estate planning.

You know that I am a Utah Estate Planning Attorney Lawyer and that my goal is to help you understand what you need and why you need it.

I've been asked many times -- do I need to have an estate plan?  I don't own that much stuff, do I still need one?  Well yes of course you do.  Give me a call to discuss your estate and why you need one.

After you watch this video you'll understand the need to get your estate in order before the government does it for you.

Sometimes it's easy -- and I think that this video explains why this should be easy for you to understand today.

Watch this video and you'll see what I mean:




Now you know what I mean.

You see, you really do need to get your estate planning done.

Now is the time.

So let's get started.  Give me a call and schedule your free initial consultation -- you'll be glad you did.

Until next time - be good and enjoy!




Michael R. Anderson, JD

Utah Probate Lawyer
8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C
West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States
Telephone: (801) 676-5507

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Do I need a Health Care Directive? 801-676-5507 Utah Attorney Mike Anderson explains...

So it seems that alot of people have questions about Health Care Directives (they are also called Living Wills or Health Care Powers of Attorney).

I was asked by a new client -- > Do I really need a health care power of attorney?

Answer - Well, yes, of course you do.

Unless of course, you want to be held captive to hospitals and doctors who will profit at you being brain-dead, on life support, and them keeping you alive for as long as your insurance will pay (or as long as you have assets that can cover the costs) (or as long as the government will foot the bill for).

Yes, I know I'm a little crass sometimes, but hey, this is the truth my friends.

I mean, come one, you don't want to be stuck in a hospital any longer than you have to be, right?  And if you are like me, when I'm braindead, when my mind is gone, when I'm only alive because a machine keeps me alive, then pull the plug because I don't want that kind of life.  Most of my clients don't want that either.

We all want to feel good.  Live a long life.  Live a functional life, as long as we can do so.

I've never met anyone who's said to me -- Mike, I don't want them to pull the plug.  Or Mike, make sure they keep me on a ventilator for as long as possible.

NOOOOO!!!!

You wouldn't either.  Am I right?

So watch this brief video explain my thoughts of Utah Health Care Directives.


As usual, I hope you enjoyed watching and reading my blog.

You can watch the video directly on youtube by clicking on the link below:

Utah Health Care Directive

If you have other questions, shoot me an email, call me at 801-676-5507, or drop by for a quick visit. I love questions because it helps me make cool movies like this one.

Best ~

Utah Estate Planning Lawyer

Rated 4.7/5 based on 12 reviews

Utah Business & Estate Planning Lawyer
8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C
West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States
Telephone: (801) 676-5507

when is a Trust prefered over a will?

My answer may shock you



So watch this video and let me know your thoughts.

thanks for watching!

Mike
West Jordan Estate Planning Lawyer
801-676-5507

When Should I get a Will done? Sooner or later we all die...

So I met with a couple yesterday who said

"OH, WE HAVE AT LEAST 20 MORE YEARS BEFORE WE DIE..."

What?!?!?

Are you kidding me?

Seriously people, we don't know when we're going to die.

Now is the time to get your estate planning done.

Not in 20 years.

You might be dead by then...

And these folks are in their 50's...

Yup,


You'll see.

Now is the time to get that will drafted.

You'll be glad you did.

Thanks for visiting the blog.

Come back and visit soon.



Michael R. Anderson, JD
Sandy Utah Probate Lawyer
801-676-5507

What is an Ancillary Probate Case? Utah Attorney explains...

Hey Guys --

I'm at it again.

Trying to answer probate questions.

This one is fun.

Have you ever heard of an ancillary probate case before?

Weird right?

Check out this video:


So what did you think?

Did I explain it well enough for you to understand?

You need an ancillary probate case when the person who died in Utah owns property in another state that needs to be administered through the other state’s probate court.

That is as concise as I can explain it.

Please tell me your questions about the law or legal system that are burning to be answered.

Thanks for reading and I'll see you soon.



Michael R. Anderson, JD
Utah Probate and Business Lawyer
801-676-5507

What is a Trust for estate planning purposes?

Have you ever heard that you need a "Trust"?

I mean, what is a trust anyway?

A trust is a legal entity that exists only in the contemplation of law.  It is ficticious.  It does exist.  It is like a real live person, but it really only exists on paper.

Watch this video and tell me what you think:

A trust was first created under the laws of England when knights would "trust" their neighbors while they left on crusades for Christianity and when they came back, their things which were held in "trust" were given back to them.  You know my law school professor didn't tell me this, I actually learned this from Jeremy Eveland, who told me about it and then I verified that it was true!!  The laws in the United States came from (or were based on) that laws of England originally, so that's how we in Utah eventually got our Trust law from.

Do you need a trust like the knights of England?

Maybe you do.

Maybe you don't.

You ought to speak with an attorney about it.

Since you are here visiting my blog, I suggest that you call my office and scheudle a time for a free consultation.

801-676-5507

You can also check out my website at slcestateplanning.com for more information.

I look forward to helping you with your trust (if you actually need one).



Michael R. Anderson, JD
Utah Trust and Estates Attorney
801-676-5507

What is a Will? 801-676-5507 Utah Estate Planning Attorney Mike Anderson explains

A will is something that you need for your estate plan.

Remember, if you don't have a plan, I promise you that the government has one for you.

Watch my youtube video by clicking here on this link and let me know your thoughts.

A last will and testament (commonly called a "will") is a statement of what you want to have happen to your personal property and your real property when you die.  It tells the administrator of your estate (we used to call them "executors") what to do with your things.

If you need help with a will or a trust, please give me a call

I've seen some crazy things over the years.  Let me help you with your things.

I'd be honored to assist you with your estate plan.

Thanks for visiting.

Hope to see you soon.



Michael R. Anderson, JD
Utah Wills & Trusts Attorney
801-676-5507

Profile - Michael R. Anderson, JD - Utah Business Attorney 801-676-5507

I thought about how I could best tell people about myself and it occurred to me that I am nothing like the other attorneys out there.  I am an entrepreneur at heart and that’s what I love.

I could make a VERY L O N G list of all of my educational attainments and how great and wonderful I am, but that truth is – I’m just like you.  I’ve done some great stuff, but I’ve done some cruddy stuff too.  I’ve worked hard, but so have you.  What’s important about me is that I can help you.  That’s it.  Nothing more.  I can get the job done.  That’s what I’m good at.

People who want a lot of Bull go to a Butcher. People who want results navigating a complex legal field go to a Lawyer that they can trust.

That’s where I come in. I am Michael Anderson, an Attorney in the Salt Lake area focusing on the needs of the Average Joe wanting a better life for him and his family. I’m the Lawyer you can trust.

I grew up in Utah and love it here. I am a Father to three, a Husband to one, and an Entrepreneur. I understand the feelings of joy each of those roles bring, and I understand the feeling of disappointment, fear, and regret when things go wrong.

I have focused my practice in Wills, Trusts, Real Estate, and Business Law. I love the thrill of helping clients secure their future, leaving a real legacy to their children. Unfortunately when problems arise with families. I also practice Family Law, with a focus on keeping relationships between the soon to be Ex’s civil for the benefit of their children and allowing both to walk away quickly with their heads held high.

My regular website is slcestateplanning.com and I work with guardian-law.com

Before you worry too much about losing everything that you have worked for, before you permit yourself to be bullied by your soon to be ex, before you shed one more tear in silence, call me. I’m the Lawyer you can trust.

No Bull.

Call me when you’re ready for a lawyer who cares and works hard.

Until then, I’ll see you soon !

 

Michael R. Anderson, JD

Sandy Utah Business Lawyer

Estate Planning Attorney

801-676-5507

Utah Wills & Trusts Lawyer Introduction 801-676-5507 Mike Anderson explains...

So, after meeting with literally hundreds of clients, and seeing all over that there are so many that don’t understand that law, I’ve taken it upon myself to set forth in an easy to understand way, what estate planning is and why you should care.

I’ve started with this video.

Watch it by clicking here on this link.

Please tell me what you think.

My goal is to answer probate, wills, trusts, and estate planning questions for those that are interested in this topic.

I sure am.

I look forward to meeting you.

Thanks for watching/reading.

Best!

 

Michael R. Anderson, JD

Utah Inheritance Lawyer

801-676-5507