David G Wood

David G Wood

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 30 years

Estate planning Lawyer at South Jordan, UT
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate

10610 South Jordan Gateway, Suite 200, South Jordan, UT

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 75%

Wills, Trusts, Health Care and Financial POAs, Wealth Preservation, Special Needs Planning, Business Succession

16 years

75%
Business 20%

Business Consulting, Start-ups, Structuring, Protection, Tax Strategies, Compliance, Transactions, Buy-Sell

31 years

20%
Probate 5%

Will Probate, guardianship

13 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 30 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 20 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

York Howell - Team DGW

10610 South Jordan Gateway, Suite 200, South Jordan, UT, 84095

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David G Wood's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Susan | July 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

David and His Team are the BEST!

I first met David in 2021 when he prepated a family trust for my mom, after my dad had passed away. My mom was in her 90's and didn't like too many people, so I was elated when she started singing praises about "her" attorney. David had a special rapport with her, and we as a family were grateful t...o work with him on the trust. He seemed to genuinely care about my mom and she knew it. She passed away in 2024. Because of an error at her credit union, we have spent the last sixteen months trying to carry out her wishes with regards to the trust. David and his team have worked tirelessly to resolve this issue. Because of that experience with David, my husband and I chose to meet with him earlier this year to set up our own family trust. We find him to be very thorough and conscientious in all he does. He very patiently walked us through the process and answered all of our questions. He is intelligent, easy to talk to, and very kind and respectful in all he says and does. We made the right choice. Working with David and his team has been an honor and we would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. They are the BEST!

Posted by Jenna | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning made easy

David is thorough, knowledgeable, and friendly. He really takes the time to listen and plan your estate accordingly. We are very happy with our Trust.

Posted by Connor | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

David is incredibly knowledgeable and professional when it comes to estate planning and asset protection.

David is incredibly knowledgeable and professional when it comes to estate planning and asset protection. He walked me through everything step by step, breaking down complex topics into clear, understandable explanations. What felt overwhelming at first quickly became manageable thanks to his guid...ance. Since working with David, I feel a whole new level of confidence and security, not just personally, but in how my business and operations are structured and protected. His expertise gave me peace of mind. Additionally, David and his team are always quick to respond and consistently deliver everything in a timely and professional manner.

Posted by Lisa | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST EXPERIENCE

David and his team were wonderful to work with. They were responsive to all of my questions, helped me understand everything vey clearly, and most of all gave me peace of mind. It's given me a lot of my mental space back now not having to worry about how my kids will be taken care of when I'm gone....

Posted by Teri Arrington | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kind, competent and so patient!

David provided my family with excellent support, on every level! David and his staff were willing to go that extra step to provide the guidance we needed! Our Wills and Trusts are complete and my family and I have peace of mind for our future. Thank you so much David!

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David G Wood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Doland

Business lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Mr. Wood are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Cristina Hughes

Unknown lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Other

"David is very conscientious and thorough. He is family oriented and draws on personal experience to better assist clients. He is genuinely interested in helping his clients protect their interests and assets. I would definitely recommend him for estate and business succession planning."

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Jeremy Andrew

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Other

"David and I spent a week together really getting to know each other at a special attorney retreat, becoming acquainted with each others' practice areas and skill sets as well. He is one of the most kind and thoughtful attorneys I have the pleasure of knowing. I would entrust my personal estate planning and business succession planning with him without hesitation."

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Steven Jaeger

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Germaine

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Other

"David is an exceptional estate planning attorney that cares deeply about his clients and the experience his clients have with his firm. David's ability to walk clients through the estate planning process is above and beyond what most attorneys do!"

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Jodie McGill

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Birdt

Business lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Agency of the Year, DirecTV

Work Experience

2017 - 2018

Associate, EVN Law

Associations

2018 - Present

Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce

Member

2016 - Present

Salt Lake Estate Planning Council

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Shapiro v. Riddle, 351 F.3d 63 (2d Cir. 2003)

2nd Circuit affirmed lower court's ruling for Riddle.

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Education

1995

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Utah

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Sandy Area Chamber Luncheon

Funding Your Living Trust

2019

1st Responders of Sandy

Protecting Your Families- Wills & Trusts

2018

Financial Pointers for Seniors

Will, Trust, Intestate

2018

Branch Meeting

Living Trusts

2017

SL Circle

Financial Strategies for Business

2017

Business Law Course

Estate Planning Basics

Publications

2019

Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce eNewsletter Legal Checklist for Starting a Business

2018

2018

2017

Law Blog Are You Ready?

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Activity

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