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Michael S. Haslam

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About Michael

Michael Haslam is the managing partner of Voyant Legal, a business dedicated to providing legal services to families and small businesses. After graduating from law school, Michael followed in his family business by opening a hospice company and practicing law part-time.

 

While running the hospice he saw firsthand what inadequate or outdated planning does to a family in a time of crisis. This was his motivation for starting Voyant Legal. Michael sold his hospice company and created a law firm centered on developing lifelong relationships with clients. His goal is to be a trusted advisor to his clients during all of their important decisions.  

 

 

Michael’s practice focuses on estate planning, business planning, elder law, and divorce matters.  He graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where he also obtained a MBA with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and innovation.  As a native of Northern Utah, a husband, father and small business owner, Michael understands the importance and of legal issues facing his clients and strives to meet these with commitment and excellence.

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Practice areas

OtherGuardianshipElder lawTrustsEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 50%

    Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, Living Wills

    10 years

  2. Trusts: 20%

    Manage or create trusts.

    10 years

  3. Elder law: 10%

    We provide hlep with: Estate and gift planning; Disability planning; Knowledge of senior programs and services; Retirement living; Living wills; Advanced medical directives; Healthcare proxies; Powers of attorney; Reverse mortgages; Medicare eligibility and appeals; Medicaid eligibility and planning strategies; Long-term care insurance; Social Security Old Age and Survivor's Insurance & Disability Insurance; Federal and state tax planning for seniors; State cons

    10 years

  4. Guardianship: 10%

    Naming Guarding's if the unthinkable happens. Petition the court for Guardianship.

    10 years

  1. Wills and living wills: 10%

    Draft or amend wills.

    10 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

991 Shepard Lane #110
Farmington, UT, 84025

Voyant Legal (By Appointment Only)

5319 South 500 East Suite A
#1A
Ogden, UT, 84405

Voyant Legal (By Appointment Only)

1122 W South Jordan Parkway
Suite B
South Jordan, UT, 84095

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
UTActive201106/07/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers17
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Readers Choice Award - Best Law FirmStandard Examiner2018
Volunteer AwardNorthern Wasatch Advocates for Aging Awards2016
Client Choice AwardAvvo2015
Best of Farmington Estate Planning LawBest Businesses2015
Client Choice AwardAvvo2014
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyVoyant Legal PLLC2012 - Present
AttorneyTR Spencer and Associates2011 - 2012
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
ElderCounselMember2016 - Present
WealthCounselMember2015 - Present
National Care Planning CouncilMember2013 - Present
Utah State BarMember2011 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Northern Wasatch Association of RealtorsHow to Sell A Home in Utah That Is In A Revocable Living Trust2017
The Urban LawyerCablevision Sys. Corp. v. FCC, 570 F.3d 83 (2d Cir. 2009)2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of LawJD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA2011
Utah State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science2008
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Food for ThoughtLegal Considerations for the Elderly2014

Reviews

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Review Michael Haslam

Setting up a trust

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Michael did a great job with setting up our trust. Very personable and the staff was also very helpful.
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Thorough work

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Mr Haslam helped us navigate the foreseeable issues in our estate thoroughly, professionally, and smoothly. I'm grateful for his help.
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Pleasant. kind and friendly

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Michael was extremely helpful. He gave us ideas, and listened to what we wanted to change and helped us to change ways to protect us.
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Voyant Legal was great

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Mike and his team was very helpful in the whole process of helping us prepare and plan for the necessary steps as my mother is dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia. Mike was more than helpful in setting up Trusts and plans to help protect our family and my fathers assets. The team was very good at keeping us on tract and making sure we had everything outlined that we need to complete or get to them. I wish we would have started this process months earlier. My mother went downhill fast and we were close on getting certain forms signed but Mike and his team was awesome in helping and making sure everything was done correctly. Would highly recommend Mike and his team to anyone needing Elder Law situations.
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Best Estate Planning Attorney ever!

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Mike Haslam helped me help my dad get his estate in order and then helped my husband and I get an asset protection trust. We are all protected now! I appreciate the way he explains everything so I can understand it all. He and his staff are really great! I highly recommend these services!
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Extremely Helpful

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Mike was referred to us by a friend and we had been searching for a good estate attorney for a long time. Mike and his team were extremely helpful and had answers to all our questions, were quick to set appointments, follow up, and get our estate in order. Really appreciated all they did (and will do) for us.
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Estate Planning

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Michael was key to helping me understand and create the legal documents that will provide and protect my family should the need arise. Knowing that I have a plan for my family for what ever the future has for us is great comfort.
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Estate planning

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Michael is awesome! He handled my parents' estate matters and, when it came time to do my own, their was no other choice but Michael. He consulted with me and then took care of all my legal needs. Very professional, everything in writing in a nice binder. I feel very confident in referring him to friends. The biggest thing for me is my peace of mind knowing that everything is in now in order.
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One of the top 5 things you need to do to show your love for your family!

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I have worked in the insurance industry for more than a decade and have spent many years helping people get their financial lives in order. In my opinion, Every person needs high liability auto and home coverage, a life insurance policy, emergency savings, a will and a trust! I have found that most people do not even want to think about the “what if’s” of life. But, based on my personal experiences, education, communication, and preparation are some of the greatest gifts we can give our loved ones! The loss or illness of those who are so important to us can devastate us emotionally and financially. It doesn’t have to be that way! Mike and his team reviewed our prior trust, updated it and helped us get other important documents in place. There is peace of mind knowing that when life happens, we have our legacy protected for our family.
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Mike Haslam is a top notch estate planning attorney

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I first started with Mike a couple years ago setting up my estate plan. He was very helpful explaining what we needed and getting it in place. I really appreciate the planned reviews of our needs every three years. But, it didn't end there. He and his partner setup a virtual "Nearing Retirement" seminar that was extremely helpful in bringing up things to consider when nearing retirement and where you can go for help. Many of these were issues I had not thought about before and has helped me personally in being better prepared for my retirement. Last year my dad passed away, he helped me and my mom bring her estate plan up to date. He was quick to point out government benefits that she was entitled to that we were not aware of. He is currently helping us navigate the difficult world of government forms and paper work to receive her benefits. In my opinion Mike has gone way above and beyond in meeting our estate planning needs.
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Attorney endorsements

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Kenneth Burton, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Mike for several years and have turned to him on several occasions for estate law assistance. He is a trustworthy knowledgeable attorney who offers quality work. He is professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend Mike with Voyant Legal.

Brett Hastings, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 31, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Michael is a talented and personable attorney who will provide you with excellent legal advice. I have worked with Michael on a number of matters and know, first hand, the superior level of service he provides. I recommend him, without reservation, in all of his practice areas.

Coleman Ellis, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Mike for many years and have always appreciated his integrity and work ethic. He is a very capable attorney and I do not hesitate to refer clients to him.

Rylee McDermott, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 13, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have had the pleasure of discussing various estate planning topics with Mike and I am grateful for his knowledge, insight, and expertise on the complexities that come with helping a family plan for the future. Mike is a great attorney and a welcome addition to the Utah legal community.

Nathan Croxford, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

I enjoy working with alongside Mike every day. He is truly passionate about helping his clients protect their family and their assets. Mike is very knowledgeable, thorough and spends time with each client to make sure they have the best estate plan for their situation. He takes very good care of his clients and creates a long lasting relationship with each of them.

Jeffrey Holman, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mike is a friendly, knowledgeable attorney. I see him interact with clients on a daily basis, and they all seem pleased with his service and his staff. As an attorney myself, I plan to use Mike next time I update my own estate plans.

Daniel Hopkinson, Family Attorney on Oct 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Michael handled a family law matter for a member in my family, and did it efficiently and quickly. I am very appreciative of his knowledge and ability to find workable solutions.

Jeff Rifleman, Trusts Attorney on Sep 4, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Mr. Haslam is diligent in his representation in client matters and maintains a high level of integrity. He is trustworthy and honest in his assessments and always well prepared.

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