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Eric B. Barnes

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Avvo Rating9.5
  • Kaysville, UT
  • Licensed for 25 years
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Eric Barnes obtained his Bachelor's in Political Science in 1992, and his law degree in 1995 from Brigham Young University. Mr. Barnes devotes his practice solely to estate planning and elder law, with special expertise in asset protection from the cost of long-term care and incapacity. Mr. Barnes was the 2010-2011 (and first full-term) Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Utah Bar. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) where he serves on the VA Task Force, and is one of only three attorneys in Utah certified as an elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (Nelf.org). Mr. Barnes was the 2012-2103 President of the Weber/Davis County Estate Planning Council, and is a current board member for the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Mr. Barnes is also a member of ElderCounsel, a national organization of attorneys who share resources and expertise to provide top quality estate and long-term care planning solutions to their clients. Mr. Barnes enjoys teaching and has provided education services for many groups in the community, including attorneys and other professionals. On a personal note, Mr. Barnes is married and has 4 sons, and 1 daughter ranging in ages 16 to 27 years

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Practice areas

OtherGuardianshipElder lawMedicaid and medicareEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 25%

    Wills & Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Probate & Trust Administration.

    26 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Medicaid and medicare: 20%

    Medicaid applications and eligibility. Medicaid appeals.

    17 years, 600 cases

  3. Elder law: 20%

    Nursing Home Asset Protection, Veterans Benefits, Special Needs Trusts.

    17 years, 1,500 cases

  4. Guardianship: 10%

    26 years, 150 cases

  1. Trusts: 10%

    Creation and modification of trusts. Trust litigation. Trust settlement.

    26 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Wills and living wills: 5%

    These are usually part of estate planning.

    26 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Power of attorney: 5%

    We create long-term carte friendly powers of attorney with all the tools you need in case of a long-term care crisis.

    26 years, 1,002 cases

  4. Probate: 5%

    26 years, 135 cases

Contact

47 North Main Street
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47 North Main Street
Kaysville, UT, 84037

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      UTActive199502/07/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PresidentThe Elder Care Law Firm, Inc.1997 - Present
      Eric B. Barnes, AttorneyLaw1995 - 1997
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysPractice Development/Practice Management Steering Committee2019 - Present
      Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsVice President2019 - Present
      National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysVeterans Task Force2017 - Present
      National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysCertified Elder Law Attorney2004 - Present
      Estate Planning Council of Weber/Davis CountyPresident2011 - 2012
      The Elder Law Section of the Utah State BarChair2010 - 2011
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      NAELA NewsVeteran's Pension Planning Under the New 2018 Regulations2019
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law SchoolJuris Doctor Cum Laude1995
      Brigham Young UniversityBachelor's1992

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      Eric reviewed and heped us update the family trust which was 20 years outdated. He gave counsel when the dynamics of our family changed and gave guidelines for us to better serve our parents, our children and grandchildren. There is a feeling of safety and comfort knowing we are guided & protected by Eric Barnes' team.
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      David Wood, Elder law Attorney on Dec 12, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Eric is a knowledgeable, thoughtful and experienced attorney who truly cares about his clients and his colleagues!

      RobRoy Platt, Elder law Attorney on Feb 13, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I highly recommend Eric Barnes as an outstanding elder law attorney. He is one of only a few attorneys in the state of Utah that have obtained the Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) designation from the National Elder Law Foundation. This is not an easy honor to obtain or maintain. I have served with Eric as an officer in the Utah Bar Elder Law Section where he consistently brought very thoughtful and valuable insights to the issues being discussed and shared with the members of the section. I've also served as opposing counsel in a guardianship matter where I was impressed by his preparation and thoroughness in his representation of his client. I regularly refer clients who need an excellent elder law attorney to Eric. His fees are worth every penny for the advice that he can provide to families in need of his expertise. I endorse Eric without hesitation.

      Todd Hallock, Elder law Attorney on May 24, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Eric is one of the top Elder law attorneys in Utah. He is thoughtful, and careful. Eric has great concern for his Clients. I have appreciated every opportunity to work with Eric.

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      • Hourly Rates$360-$360/hour
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        Cash, Check, Credit Card