James Preston Alder

James Preston Alder

also known as James P. Alder, Jim Alder

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Elder Law ... +2 more

2159 S 700 E, Ste. 135, Salt Lake City, UT

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

General estate planning using revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, etc.

21 years

35%
Trusts 35%

Gun trusts, also known as NFA trusts, firearms trusts or Class III trusts, generally used for ownership of NFA weapons.

21 years | 550 cases

35%
Elder Law 10%

21 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

21 years

10%
Probate 10%

21 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 260-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 28 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Alder Law Group, P.C.

2159 S 700 E, Ste. 135, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106

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James Preston Alder's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Ivanka | August 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best!!!

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...im is extremely knowledgable, thorough, and patient — he explained everything in fine detail over an hour and a half. My peace of mind is important to me — this was worth every penny! We are thinking about setting up wills and some estate planning in the near future — we won’t be going anywhere else! I simply can’t recommend this group highly enough.

Posted by JamieMichelle | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate planning & Trust EXPERT

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...k you for always guiding us in the Right direction.

Posted by Daryl | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience setting up an NFA trust

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..., provided me both a hard and electronic copy of the trust, provided additional information about filing ATF forms, and I have a trust backed by his firm and he is available to answer any questions and contact me in the future if laws/regulations change. To say that represents an incredible value is an understatement! Jim was very nice, down to earth, and demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to the NFA including potential changes being proposed to the existing laws. I'd highly recommend using him for NFA trusts. He may be equally adept with other forms of estate and trust planning, but that wasn't the purpose of my transaction, although I will certainly reach out to him about family trust planning in the future. Again, highly recommended.

Posted by Alexandra | December 1, 2010

Peace of Mind

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... whole experience.

Posted by Rand | November 30, 2010

Family Matters

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...her investigation and consultation on his part to give me the specific, individual advice I needed. His timely effort and service was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend him.

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James Preston Alder's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Hallock

Estate planning lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eden Brown

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kyle Krasa

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Other

"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."

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George Tait

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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RobRoy Platt

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jeffrey Matsen

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2012 - Present

Kostopulos Dream Foundation

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

Utah State Bar, Elder Law Section

Member

2009 - Present

Alzheimer's Association Utah Chapter

President of the Board of Directors and Legal Counsel

2008 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2008 - Present

Utah State Bar, Estate Planning Section

Member

2007 - Present

Salt Lake Estate Planning Council

Member

2011 - 2012

Best Buddies Utah

Advisory Board

2011 - 2011

Utah State Alzheimer's Task Force

Task Force Member

2010 - 2012

Utah State Bar, Elder Law Section

Board Member, CLE committee co-chair

2009 - 2010

Intermountain Healthcare Foundation

Major Gifts Committee member

Sample of Legal Cases

Guardianship of a minor child

Guardianship awarded to client

Guardianship/Conservatorship and Trust Planning

Successful appointment and approval of trust

Probate/Trust Administration Contest

Successful replacement of the successor trustee and appointment of special administrator

Probate/Special Needs Trust

Successful probate and creation of special needs trust

Dispute of will/appointment of personal representative

Negotiated settlement giving client a part of the estate

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Education

2001

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1997

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Utah State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Wall Street Meets Main Street radio show

Estate Planning

2011

Medicare Set-Aside Trusts

Avoiding Medicaid Disqualification and Maintaining An Ethical Practice

2010

Wall Street Meets Main Street radio show

Estate Planning

2010

Transformation Station business entity seminar

Business Entity Selection

2010

Tenth East Senior Citizen Center luncheon

Top Ten Estate Planning Mistakes

2010

Estate Planning for LGBT Couples

Benefits of Estate Planning

2009

Estate Planning for LGBT Couples

Benefits of estate planning

2009

Elder Law: Advanced Strategies and Techniques

Elder law issues and strategies

2008

Estate Planning for LGBT Couples

Benefits of estate planning

Publications

1999

Federal Non-Indian Claims to Water Federal Non-Indian Claims to Water

1998

State Watershed Strategy Guidebook State Watershed Strategy Guidebook

Languages

German

English

Activity

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