Utah usually takes the position that the surviving joint tenant is entitled to half the value of the home. Meaning the lien should only apply to ...

Will I receive anything from this trust in a divorce?

Trusts can be set up in many ways. They can be very technical documents. From the brief description that you have provided, it seems like it will...

I hired an attorney to help with guardianship for my grandson. I paid for the petition and it was filed in December.

One thing that a lot of clients do realize is that they have the ability to "fire" their attorney if they do not feel they are receiving adequate...

MY PARENTS ARE BOTH DECEASED. THEY HAD A WILL DRAWN EITHER LATE 1990 OR BEGININNING TO 2000. THE ATTORNEY HAS RETIRED.

It sounds like you are in quite the predicament. Generally, the attorney that drafted the will would have a copy, but that is not always the case....

Should my grandparents prepare a "will" or a "trust"?

Most likely a trust would be best for your grandparents assuming one of their main goals is to avoid probate. A trust could also be used to help in...

The trust document itself would outline the terms of the trustees powers, so it would be difficult to be absolutely sure without reviewing the...

My wife and I have no real estate. Several cars, IRA's and Investments approx 125000.00. Living Will, living trust or both.

In addition to determining whether a will or trust is right for your planning, you should look into which ancillary documents are appropriate, ...