AVVO Rating of 10 - Highest rating possible.
• 2018 - Selected as Utah Legal Elite, Estate Planning. Part of Utah Legal Elite for 16 years running.
• Rated AV, the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell the pre-eminent lawyer ratings service for over 35 years.
Consistently featured in Top 100 Utah Lawyers, Utah Business Magazine
Assisted over 3000 clients in creating Trusts, Wills, Asset Protection, Business Succession; Assisted in protecting over $1 Billion in assets.
We build lasting relationships with clients; we listen carefully, plan mindfully, and use our knowledge and experience to work together to find solutions for the concerns of our clients.
• Business management experience and specialization in trusts, succession planning, estate administration, Asset Protection. Managed a mid-size law firm for nearly 20 years.
• Complex and simple estate planning, asset protection. Specializing in Estates and Businesses from $1.0 Million to $100 Million.
• Past speaker at conferences on business, trust, estate planning and tax planning workshops and seminars.
• Managed the largest private brownfield redevelopment and environmental remediation site in the country (former Geneva Steel near Provo, Utah) for nearly 5 years until I returned to full time law practice.
Specialties: Estate and Tax Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate, Business Formation for Asset Protection and Tax Planning.
Former professor of Taxation at Washington College of Law, Masters in Tax program.
I love to backpack in the beautiful Utah and Wyoming mountains!
Avid motorcyclist!
Avid promoter of Grandchildren!
I am the former President of a Non-Profit - Community Development Corporation of Utah - proudly served on their Board for over 25 years.
Former Scoutmaster and proudly served scouting and youth for over 25 years.
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47 years | 3,000 cases
47 years | 3,000 cases
47 years | 3,000 cases
47 years | 1,000 cases
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State: Utah
Acquired: 1978
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Brett | June 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
As the owner of small businesses, it is critically important to have sound legal counsel on issues ranging from the appropriate type of legal organization, to matters with employees/personnel, to the expansion of business operations to other States, to concerns with business succession, and to the un...
Posted by Karen | December 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I can't speak highly enough of Mr. Astill and his firm. From the minute I met him he was completely focused on my family trust needs. I felt like I was his only client. I asked for a very special format; specifically anticipating several possible types of assistance that my heirs might need from m...
Posted by Michelle | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Very effective and easy to work with. Promptly returned emails, was persistent in following up on my claim, and helped me collect in a timely manner. Staff friendly as well. Highly recommend him.
Posted by Larry | March 18, 2015
Dennis Astill has been our attorney for over 35 years. He has handled adoptions, estate planning and everything in-between for us. He was very helpful with suggestions that made it easier when it came time to establish our wills/trusts and explained issues in a way that we understood. We highly ...
Posted by Sue | March 12, 2015
Dennis was very helpful in getting and estate plan together for our family. He was knowledgeable, and had many good suggestions and advice for us to consider. Estate planning raises lots of difficult issues and Dennis was able to help us tease out what we needed.
"Dennis has been an inspiring mentor. He challenged me by assigning tough projects and inspired confidence. In later practice years he has been a valuable resource and confidant. Dennis is fair and truly acts as an advocate for his clients and their best interests."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Dennis Astill for 19 years - from 1985 through 2004. We worked on hundreds, if not thousands, of projects together. Dennis has one of the sharpest legal minds. He has an uncanny ability to craft unique solutions to difficult problems. His breadth of knowledge and experience rivals any lawyer."
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2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, Utah Business Magazine
2018
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2013
Top 100 Lawyers, Utah Business Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2012
Top 100 Lawyers, Utah Business Magazine
2011
Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
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Top 100 Lawyers, Utah Business Magazine
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
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2004 - Present
Attorney, Specializing in Trusts, Estates, Wills, Astill Law Firm
2006 - 2011
General Manager, Legal Counsel- Brownfield Redevelopment Project, Anderson Geneva Development, Inc.
1991 - 2018
President and Board Member, Community Development Corporation of Utah
1978 - 2004
Attorney Specializing in Trusts, Estates, Managing Partner, Strong & Hanni, P.C.
2014 - Present
Community Development Corporation, Non-ProfitPresident
1978 - Present
Utah State BarMember
1978 - Present
Estate Planning Section, Utah BarMember
1978 - Present
American Bar Associationmember
1984 - 1985
Tax Section Utah BarPresident
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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We have 2 trust documents one in 2001 and one in 2002
21 Jan 2020
Sister died unexpectedly and had my brother living with her. How do we protect her property from being taken/sold by him?
22 Jan 2020
Is a California trust valid in Utah? It contains all of the necessary forms.
10 Dec 2016
