Monday, March 13, 2017

Are Divorce Records Public in Utah? 801-676-5507

Hi guys - check out my latest video where I answer the question:

Are Divorce Records Public in Utah?

Watch and learn!

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Utah Business Law


Utah Business Law

Utah Business Law is a Huge Topic.  There are so many aspects of it.  It's best to drill down to what type of business you are engaged in to determine how best to help you.

For example, if you employ people, you need to file taxes and withholdings and have a worker's compensation policy.  If you don't do things right, you could get into big trouble with the State of Utah.  We had a case where a company had to close it's doors because the penalties were so high and the cost to fight the State so high that it was cheaper to close the business down than to fight the State.  We don't want that to happen to you.

If you have a commercial site, we always recommend having a CGL or Commercial General Liability policy  or "umbrella" policy to cover you in case disaster strikes.

Asset protection also plays a role in business.  Once you start earning and savings some money, you don't want to leave everything subject to attack!  So make sure you consult with us about how to protect your assets.

Finally, you need to know about any regulations that affect your specific industry.  For example, if you are a dentist, there are regulations that you are subject to which others are not.  Take the time to go over the regs affecting you and ask us about them.  Sometimes business owners need to have securities licenses or are engaged in selling securities and can get criminally charged when they did not realize that they were doing that when they were raising money to start a business.  Make sure you speak with us and go over the PPM to make sure you are doing things right.

Business can be risky, but you don't have to loose your shirt.  Call us before making a bad decision.


Ascent Law LLC
8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C
West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States

Telephone: (801) 676-5506
Utah Business Lawyer
4 stars - based on 45 reviews

Monday, August 1, 2016

Estate Planning Salt Lake City UT 801-676-5507 Wills Trusts Lawyer

Estate Planning Salt Lake City UT 801-676-5507 Wills Trusts Lawyer


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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

Friday, May 20, 2016

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


Utah Probate Lawyer
Rated 4.6/5 based on 8 reviews

Thursday, May 19, 2016

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
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Utah Business & Estate Planning Lawyer
8833 S. Redwood Road, Suite C
West Jordan, Utah 84088 United States

Telephone: (801) 676-5507


Tuesday, April 19, 2016

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