At this time of the year, people's thoughts naturally gravitate toward more than just making holiday purchases for friends and friends. Indeed, many are motivated to write a check to a favorite charity or take a few hours out of their busy schedule to volunteer for a...
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Careful estate planning now may help loved ones later
There's no question that some people in Utah and other areas tend to avoid discussions about their own mortality like the plague. Others understand that discussing such issues ahead of time may help family members avoid problems later. Some say it is never too soon to...
What residential landlords should know about Utah’s eviction process – II
As we discussed in a previous post, those investors who put their money in rental property in the wake of the recession are now grateful for their bold move, as the rebounding real estate market and resurgent economy have allowed them to realize a handsome profit. We...
How well do you understand company mergers? – II
In the last post, our blog began discussing more about the concept of company mergers, meaning those deals in which two existing businesses combine to form a new entity. Our purpose in this endeavor was to help both small and mid-sized business owners understand more...
How well do you understand company mergers?
When most people hear a business-related term like merger, they automatically envision boardrooms in global business centers where corporate titans hammer out a new billion-dollar business venture via a wholly arcane process. In other words, people associate mergers...
What residential landlords should know about Utah’s eviction process
Thanks to a rebounding real estate market and a resurgent economy, there is perhaps no better time than the present for those considering an investment in residential rental property to take the plunge. Indeed, many investors have already done so, seeing their rental...
How familiar are you with powers of attorney? – II
In our previous post, we started discussing how those seeking to create a comprehensive estate plan -- meaning one that addresses the possibility of both their untimely demise and their sudden incapacity -- must consider the execution of everything from guardianships...
How familiar are you with powers of attorney?
When it comes to estate planning, most people are well aware of the need to execute a will or create a trust to address the disposition of their assets. While this is undoubtedly true, it's important to remember that these instruments are just part of what can truly...
Understanding business formation: General partnerships – II
In a previous post, we began discussing how nascent entrepreneurs here in Utah will need to make a host of important decisions when they decide to bring a product or service to market from the financial and the tactical to the logistical and, of course, the legal....
How an attorney can help if your estate plan gives you trouble
Given all of the complexity of life, it is no wonder that all of assets, property, items, valuables, heirlooms and other things that we collect in our years on this planet create a complicated web. The items we have are just one side of the estate plan equation. There...