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also known as James P. Alder, Jim Alder
James P. (Jim) Alder was born and raised in Providence, Utah. He began his legal career in natural resources before transitioning to estate planning. Jim is a member of WealthCounsel, a national organization of estate planning attorneys dedicated to providing high quality and customized estate and business planning to clients.
Jim is also a member of the Utah State Bar's Estate Planning and Elder Law Sections and the Salt Lake Estate Planning Council. His law practice emphasizes wills and trusts, business law, probate and trust administration and related areas. Jim has served on the Utah State Alzheimer's Task Force and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer's Association Utah Chapter, which focuses on the advancement of Alzheimer's-related research and the provision and enhancement of care and support for those affected. Jim has also served on the Board of Directors for Camp Kostopulos, a Salt Lake City organization providing activities for special needs children. He current servers as Legal Counsel for the NFA Freedom Alliance.
Jim brings a youthful exuberance to the practice of law, and offers a caring approach to serving clients. He enjoys biking, climbing, golf, snowshoeing, hiking, spending time with his wife Ireland, and most of all, playing with his stepson Gavin. If he could find more time, Jim would love to travel (especially in Europe), ski more, get into cross-country skiing, or do any of the things listed above (play more with Gavin, in particular).
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2159 S 700 E, Ste. 135, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106
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Posted by Ivanka | August 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
The Alder Law Group was highly recommended by a friend and that was the best referral ever! These trusts are complicated; I wanted mine done right and really needed the professional guidance to help me make good, informed choices. From my first interaction with Ireland, I felt in really good hands. J...
Posted by JamieMichelle | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Anyone looking for information or the right way to handle any type of Trust. This is the place to go. Very friendly helpful and efficient in getting what we needed in a short time. Definitely recommend The Alder’s for Estate Trusts, Gun Trusts and all the in’s & out’s to so many legal questions. Than...
Posted by Daryl | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I met with Jim Alder to setup an NFA trust in early December. I'm aware that for a *very* minor savings, you can set these up online, but for the small difference in price, Jim met with me for an hour, explained all the details of the trust, notarized my signature of it, answered questions that I had...
Posted by Alexandra | December 1, 2010
Jim helped us with our Will and related documents. He is a great lawyer. He is very professional, and knowledgeable. Besides getting things done in the most efficient and effective manner, he was always willing to answer our questions. We highly recommend his services; we were very satisfied with the...
Posted by Rand | November 30, 2010
Jim Alder has helped my family with Guardian, Conservator, and Probate matters for several years. He has always been very professional and personable in providing legal advice, assistance, and representation. Jim recently responded immediately to a couple of urgent situations. Both required furt...
"When my dear friend and colleague Laura Milliken Gray moved overseas, she put her trust in Jim Alder to continue her practice and to care for her clients. Having met and worked with Jim, I can see why Laura put her trust in him. Jim is a caring, compassionate, ethical attorney who does not judge his clients, but instead puts his heart and soul into designing the right estate plans for their unique needs and goals. I believe that Jim Alder holds the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, continually strives to expand his knowledge and expertise, and truly cares about each and every client he works with. Jim is a gem in his community and I highly recommend him."
"Jim and I are part of an exclusive group of Estate Planning attorneys from around the country who are dedicated to constantly improving and keeping up with the law. I had the pleasure of attending an intense seminar with Jim where we exchanged ideas on substantive areas of the law as well as running a law practice. Jim is considerate, patient, and dilligent and I would recommend him to anyone who needs thoughtful and thorough Estate Planning and other related legal services."
"Jim is a very thoughtful man who represents his clients with honesty and integrity. I now that Jim will not compromise his principles and honors the desires of his clients by enforcing their wishes in his estate planning. Jim is also a dedicated husband and father who knows what family really means."
"Jim strikes me as a very careful, deliberate, and thoughtful attorney -- qualities which are essential for an attorney that practices Estate Planning. In addition, he is a pleasant person to be around and is an attentive listener. Also great qualities for an attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend Jim as an Estates/Probate attorney because I know he would do what was necessary to provide the level of service that each unique case deserves."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is an exceptional Estate Planning Attorney who knows how to get the job done. He is enthusiastic, friendly, and extremely professional. I am honored to be "Of Counsel" to his firm and I have great respect for his legal abilities and professional follow through."
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2011
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2010
Care Champion, Alzheimer's Association Utah Chapter
2010
Best Family Law Attorneys and Law Firms in Salt Lake City, saltlakecity10.com
2008 - Present
Owner, Alder Law Group, P.C.
2005 - 2008
Attorney, James R. Baker, LC
2001 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Clyde Snow Sessions & Swenson
1997 - 2001
Legal Counsel, Western States Water Council
2012 - Present
Kostopulos Dream FoundationBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
Utah State Bar, Elder Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
Alzheimer's Association Utah ChapterPresident of the Board of Directors and Legal Counsel
2008 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2008 - Present
Utah State Bar, Estate Planning SectionMember
2007 - Present
Salt Lake Estate Planning CouncilMember
2011 - 2012
Best Buddies UtahAdvisory Board
2011 - 2011
Utah State Alzheimer's Task ForceTask Force Member
2010 - 2012
Utah State Bar, Elder Law SectionBoard Member, CLE committee co-chair
2009 - 2010
Intermountain Healthcare FoundationMajor Gifts Committee member
Guardianship awarded to client
Successful appointment and approval of trust
Successful replacement of the successor trustee and appointment of special administrator
Successful probate and creation of special needs trust
Negotiated settlement giving client a part of the estate
2001
LL.M - Master of Laws
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Bachelor of Arts
2011
Estate Planning
2011
Avoiding Medicaid Disqualification and Maintaining An Ethical Practice
2010
Estate Planning
2010
Business Entity Selection
2010
Top Ten Estate Planning Mistakes
2010
Benefits of Estate Planning
2009
Benefits of estate planning
2009
Elder law issues and strategies
2008
Benefits of estate planning
1999
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