When a person sits down with a St. George attorney to plan their estate, they do something people are often reluctant to do: look at a world that does not include themselves. It's the world that exists after your death. While few of us will look at the world that way...
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Business attorneys know the laws of business
It seems as if starting up a business accelerator is one of the most popular launches these days. The accelerators help would-be entrepreneurs take an idea off of the drawing board and put it on Main Street. Accelerators get a small piece of equity in the company in...
St. George council candidates focusing on growth
A few days ago, the first debate was held among candidates for St. George City Council at the Washington County Administration Building. Perhaps unsurprisingly, a couple of topics dominated this first discussion: city growth and code enforcement. Those are issues that...
In Utah, what effect does a divorce have on an estate plan?
Did you know that divorcing after the age of 50 is becoming a common occurrence across the nation? Called "grey divorce," some believe it's happening because of changing perceptions on divorce. Others believe it's happening because seeing women in the workforce is...
We’re here to help St. George businesses
There are so many different ways to measure cities, regions and states that it can be difficult to sort through them all. However, if you look at various measurements of Utah, you'll find it near the top of several important lists: best places to start a business,...
Fighting for what’s right in the right way
There are a number of ways businesses with conflicting interests can resolve their disputes. In some instances, a business owner or manager will, with their business attorney, enter into negotiations that resolve differences. At other times, mediation or arbitration...
New Utah Law Expands Parent-Time Schedule
Several states are taking note of new legislation affecting family law, which offers an expanded parent- time schedule in favor of the non-custodial parent when the parents of minor children are involved in a divorce. The new law was sponsored in this year's...
For the Future: Estate and Tax Planning
Most people have heard of the dreaded estate tax; some even refer to it as the "death tax." Lawmakers often speak about repealing this tax. This issue will likely come up again for debate during the upcoming presidential election next year. With the recent tax season...
The time to plan for tomorrow is today
Let's face it, procrastination is part of the human condition. "Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow," said one of America's greatest wits, Mark Twain. We prefer an enduring saying by Benjamin Franklin, however: "You may delay, but time...
A first step in forming the future
Before you sit down for an initial consultation with your St. George estate planning law firm, you might well be asked to fill out a form. The form is typically straightforward, seeking to get from you information about who you are, an overview of your assets, and...