Estate Planning Attorney
Utah Estate Planning Services
Estate planning involves securing a person’s assets for the eventual distribution to heirs or beneficiaries, and involves more than simply writing out a Will. At Christensen Young & Associates, our Estate Planning attorneys in Utah create the right combination of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other documents to ensure that your estate is managed, and distributed, the way you want to be. We have more than 30 years experience in estate planning and are devoted to helping our clients resolve personal and family matters before they become an issue.
- Many people without a great deal of wealth wonder if they really need an estate plan. The answer is yes! An estate plan provides more than the distribution of wealth and will provide peace of mind by:
- Determining who will care for your minor children
- Determining who will handle money for your children
- Determining who receives the assets of your estate
- Setting up a trust for your children to pay for college, living expenses, medical needs, etc.
- Planning for your own care in the event you become incapacitated
- Determining who will receive heirlooms or other special items
- Making donations to charitable organizations
- Stating your wishes regarding your medical care
- And much more
When it comes to arranging your affairs, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Our Estate Planning lawyers in Utah will listen carefully to your needs, and make sure you understand the pros and cons of your many options. After your estate plan is set up, we can continue to manage and supervise it on a regular basis, and will be available to meet your ongoing needs.
As a part of our service to you, Christensen Young & Associates, we list the many categories of estate planning services available to you. You can even take our self-evaluation Q&A to help you decide the options that are right for you.
Estate Planning Services
We assist individuals and families by creating an estate plan that addresses your needs and wishes. Some common estate planning issues and documents include:
- Last Will and Testament
- Testamentary Trust
- Revocable and Irrevocable Trust
- Durable Powers of Attorney
- Health Care Directives or “Living Wills”
- Community Property and Property Status Agreements
- Pre-Nuptial Agreements
- Disposition of Remains and Burial Instructions
Probate Services
When a family member or friend dies suddenly, it can be a stressful time for all involved, especially if they did not leave behind a Will.
We can help ease your burden and:
- Explain procedures in clear, understandable language
- Prepare court documents to begin the probate process
- Coordinate with accountants, appraisers, trustees, property managers, real estate agents, and other experts needed to expedite probate
- Correspond with heirs, government agencies, creditors, and other third parties
- Track the status of court files and obtain court documents
Trust Services
Trusts can be used to manage your property and to protect children or disabled persons by providing them with financial support. Christensen Young & Associates can:
- Help you decide whether a Trust will benefit you and your heirs
- Prepare a Revocable Living Trust, to transfer property directly to a beneficiary without Probate
- Prepare a Testamentary Trust, a rider to your Will, that manages property distribution
- Prepare a Special Needs Trust to protect assets, and make financial provisions, for a disabled person
- Offer advice to Trustees on their roles and responsibilities
- Represent beneficiaries in Trust disputes
Guardianship Services
If your loved one can no longer manage their own affairs, it may be necessary to appoint a guardian to help them. Christensen Young & Associates can help: someone has become unable to manage his or her affairs, complex legal procedures may be necessary in order to help them. We can assist by:
- Explain procedures in clear, understandable language
- Prepare court documents to begin a Guardianship appointment
- Coordinate with accountants, appraisers, trustees, property managers, real estate agents, and other experts to ensure the individual’s rights, assets, and healthcare needs are secured
- Correspond with Guardians, government agencies, creditors, and other third parties
- Track the status of court files and obtain court documents
- Provide litigation services when necessary, and if Guardianship proceedings are contested
Christensen Young & Associates can provide real answers, and help you create professional and reliable documents for your estate planning needs.
Working with our Real Estate lawyer, Salt Lake City families get access to professional, compassionate service. Contact us for a consultation today.
