There's no disputing how important it is for you to keep all your estate planning documents together. By doing this, you will help ensure that the executor of your estate is easily able to find them when you pass away. If you're considering storing them in an online...
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Understanding the benefits of publicly-held corporations
Many companies in the state of Utah decide to keep their shares private between owners, and there are many potential benefits to this. These companies are often referred to as closely held companies. Other companies, however, come to the conclusion that it will be...
Can I cancel a contract to buy a house in Utah?
You found the house you want to buy in Utah, make an offer, sign the real estate contract and put down a large deposit. A few days later, something happens. Maybe you unexpectedly got laid off. You discover the house needs a new roof. You found out the baby you're...
What must I do when selling a house with a notorious past?
You have a property you hope to sell on the market. But you have an unusual challenge facing you. The house has a murderous history attached to it. What should you do? There are many homes on the market that have unfortunate histories attached to them. If yours is...
Tips to help you prepare your children to take over your company
The most valuable asset you own is your business. You're very proud of it and you have put decades of your life into it. After you retire, you hope that your children and their children can keep it going for generations to come. This is a delicate situation because...
Who can be a personal representative in Utah and what do they do?
When a person drafts a will, they'll be asked to appoint an executor of their estate to handle their final affairs. This individual, who's also known as a personal representative, is generally made aware of their role beforehand by the person writing the will, or...
Independent contractor agreements protect each party’s interests
Any time anyone enters into a business relationship with someone else, it can always be helpful for the two parties to draft a contract. It should define their relationship with one another, what services will be provided and for what amount of pay, as well as...
Utah’s housing market is becoming eerily similar to California’s
The business news site Utah Business released a report on August 30 calling Utah's housing market the "next California." The commissioned report was authored by researchers with the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. They described how Utah now has...
Half of people with children do not have a will
You may have heard that most Americans do not have a will, and perhaps you are one. A common excuse you hear in this situation is quite simple: "I don't have children. Why would I need an estate plan?" The logic is that you only really care what happens to your estate...
What should I include in a leasing conract?
Contracts to lease a property are flexible legal documents that property owners draft in a way that satisfies their unique needs and concerns for their property. However, there are certain essentials that your leasing agreement should include to avoid the possibility...