Ben E. Connor

Ben E. Connor

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Saint George, UT
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts

20 N. Main Street, Suite 301, Saint George, UT

About Ben

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 28 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1997

Active Emeritus

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 31 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Connor Law Firm, PLC

20 N. Main Street, Suite 301, Saint George, UT, 84770

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Posted by Lorna | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Ben Connor, my trusted and knowledgeable Lawyer - excellent to work with and whose documents are well written and complete.

My husband and I first worked with Ben Conner years ago. Before we met Ben, the idea of developing a Trust, Wills and other legal documents was overwhelming. Ben explained how he works through the process of preparing the right documents for his clients and why each document adds the protections hi...s clients need. He put our minds at ease as he answered every question thoroughly and patiently, in language and with examples, that someone without a law degree could understand. Ben listened to our needs and concerns, then discussed our options. Ben used his many years of experience practicing estate law, to include protections we had not known about. He made sure we were educated on and understood estate law as it would impact us, so we could make well informed decisions. As with our Trust, Ben guided us through decisions for our Living Wills and Medical Powers of Attorney documents. Making end-of-life decisions for our documents was uncomfortable, difficult, and daunting and Ben made sure we understood and were comfortable with each decision. This past year, my husband unexpectedly became terminally ill. I learned how important and complete each document Ben had prepared was. My husband’s Medical Power of Attorney and Living Will provided his final wishes, directives and care decisions. The head of the hospital’s Pallative and Hospice Care Department commented that these documents were the best written and most complete she had ever seen. Knowing my husband’s wishes, allowed me to get through the most difficult day of my life. Because we had followed Ben’s recommendation to title our assets into the Trust, I was saved an incredible amount of time, frustration and money after my husband passed. When we worked with Ben many years ago to write our documents, I never could have imagined how important they were going to be. I am now updating my Trust and other documents with Ben. As before, his knowledge of estate law is comprehensive and his approach, leadership, compassion and caring make me confident my updated documents will again be exceptional legal work. I chose Ben to update my own documents due to my trust in his ability, the respect I have for his work and my personal experience of needing the full scope of Ben’s excellent documents. I would highly recommend Ben Connor to everyone. In fact, I recommended Ben to my sister who is currently working with him on her Trust and important documents.

Posted by Amy | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Excellent Attorney who is wonderful to work with and create the perfect trust!!

Ben created a living trust for my partner and I. Prior to Ben, the thought of creating a trust intimidated me. I was over whelmed with just the thought of the process and put it off for years. That all changed when we met Ben!! From day one, Ben's kind and genuine concern for us put us at ease.... Ben was EXTREMELY patient and answered all of our "rookie" questions. He explained the complexity of estate law in ways we could understand. He patiently guided us through the process while discussing our various options and helped us create the perfect trust to meet our final wishes. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Ben and HIGHLY recommend his services to all.

Posted by Sandy | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Trusted Advisor

Trust is very important when working with an Estate Planner, and after working with Ben Connor on our estate planning we highly recommend him without reservation. Ben walked us through our options in a clear, concise and easy to understand way. His depth and breadth of knowledge regarding estat...e planning, the laws and his personal concern for us as people (not just clients) convinced us he could be trusted and was the right person to guide us. What was most important to us is that he listened with compassion; he was easy to talk to; and the trust documents are thorough and comprehensive. In addition to being completely trustworthy, Ben’s breadth of knowledge gave us the confidence that he was looking out for our best interests. If you want someone who can be relied upon to do what’s best for you in a timely, professional, honest and personal manner, I highly recommend Ben Connor of The Connor Law Firm. You won’t be disappointed.

Posted by Jeff | April 03, 2018

Solid and Competent

Ben is an experience, capable and solid attorney. I have known him for 30 years and trust him. As an attorney, I would not hesitate to recommend him.

Posted by Gretchen | March 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Ben E. Connor

I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Connor during the updating of my mothers' trust estate. It was a privilege and unique learning experience. Upon my mothers' passing, I hired Mr. Connor to assist me, as the executor of the estate, in the dealings of this complicated exercise. I could n...ot have survived and gotten through this experience without Ben. He clearly pays great attention to each and every person involved in what ever action he is undertaking. Trust is a huge factor when one is facing the unknown, Ben will get you through this. His sense of honesty/humor and knowledge is a godsend.

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Michelle Ward

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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RobRoy Platt

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is a very knowledgeable and experienced estate planning attorney. I've come to know Ben over the years through our association in Wealth Counsel. During that time, I've known Ben to be a very thorough, innovative, and thoughtful attorney who always has his clients' best interests at heart."

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Jeffrey Konold

Trusts lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ben for over 20 years and consider him to be an exceptionally qualified attorney. He is thorough, efficient, honest and easy to work with. I have and will continue to recommend him to those looking for the services he provides."

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Charlotte Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I don't think you could meet an estate planning lawyer who is as thorough, easy to follow, and personable as Ben Connor. I am impressed at his creativity and innovation. He has taken time out of his busy schedule to counsel with me on a number of occasions. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an estate planning attorney."

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Thomas Bouman

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Ben Connor. I have known him for approximately 10 years as a fellow member of Wealth Counsel, a collaborative organization of estate planning attorneys. Ben is intelligent, caring, and funny. His business background and desire to never stop learning have helped him develop a high level of expertise, especially with trust-based planning involving many types of complex issues."

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David Brown

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Ben Connor for 15 years and have found him to be one of the most honest, straight-forward people I've ever met. As a CEO who retains lawyers, rather than practice myself, over the past 20 years, I'm impressed with Ben's understanding of "real world" issues affecting his clients. I have known many people who have worked directly with Ben and invariably they are impressed, not only with his knowledge and professionalism, but also by the way he listens and relates to them. I strongly endorse Ben as a lawyer who is at the top of his field, who will represent the best interests of his clients and who will provide value and advice that will far exceed expectations."

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Shirlene Bastar

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Ben Connor. I have worked with Ben as a colleague in Wealth Counsel and also on client matters. Ben is very detail oriented and is always concerned about providing the latest and best options for his clients."

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Jerry Kennedy

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ben Connor, seen his work, and watched him interact with clients. He is extremely knowledgable in the law and is able to apply it to the best advantage of his clients. He is a member of Wealth Counsel, a highly respected organization of estate planning attorneys. He cares about his clients and works hard on their behalf. I would highly recommend Ben as an estate planning attorney."

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S. Ottesen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am delighted to recommend Ben Connor as one of the very finest, most competent lawyers I know. He is a lawyers lawyer. He is detail oriented, honest and efficient. I have known many lawyers and Ben is one of the very best. I give him my highest recommendation!!"

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Robert Tippett

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is a very creative attorney who focuses on the client's needs. I always enjoy bouncing ideas around with Ben because of his sharp mind and unique perspective."

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Ilene McCauley

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Ben is a wonderful and caring attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable and has the technical information at his fingerprints. As such he also has a unique ability to treat his clients with caring and respect. I could not endorse an attorney more highly than Ben Connor."

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David Harowitz

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ben Connor, highly. He stands head and shoulders above the typical estate planning attorney. Ben is a member of one of the most prestigious national estate planning attorney organizations, Wealth Counsel, is regularly learning so as to increase the value he can deliver to his clients, and he genuinely cares about his clients. We have co-counseled on a few of cases so I have seen Ben in action, firsthand. I am proud to have Ben as a colleague. David J. Harowitz"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Estate Planning Lawyer of the Year USA 2017, Lawyer Monthly magazine

2016

Estate Planning Law Firm of the Year -- USA 2016, Lawyer Monthly magazine

2016

Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network

2014

Certified Social Security Advisor, NSSA

1971

Honor Society, Kappa Tau Alpha

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, The Connor Law Firm, PLC

Associations

2017 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Arizona chapter)

President-Elect

2016 - Present

Arizona Chapter of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Board Member

2015 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Attorney

2015 - Present

WealthCounsel

Drafting Committee

2014 - Present

National Social Security Association

Certified Advisor

2014 - Present

Arizona Legislative Committee of ArizonaForum

Drafting Attorney

2014 - Present

Utah Advisors Forum

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Utah Legislative Sub Committee

Attorney, Contributing Author

2003 - Present

Arizona Advisors Forum

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2000 - Present

National AdvisorsForum, LLC

Founding Member

1997 - Present

Utah State Bar

Attorney

1994 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Post Office Construction

Case settled

Hemming

Settled

Hemming

Settled

Andrea C.

Settled

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Education

1990

California Western School of Law

J.D.

1972

Brigham Young University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Advanced Estate Planning

Asset Protection

2012

Drafting Committee Luncheon

Utah Domestic Asset Protection Trust

2011

State NAIFA Annual Conference

IRA Beneficiary Trust

2010

Yuma NAIFA Monthly Chapter meeting

Estate Planning

2010

Retirement Planning...When?

Retirement Planning

2010

HD VEST Maricopa Chapter

Generational Trust

2010

Estate Planning & You

Estate Planning

2010

Attorney and Advisors Quarterly

IRA Beneficiary Trust

2009

Estate Planning & Asset Protection

Estate Planning

2008

Total Estate Planning

Revocable Living Trust

2000

Utah Advisor's

Utah Attorney Advisors Forum

Publications

2013

Utah Code Utah State DAPT Statute Contr. Author

2010

Brochure Your Loss and Grief Are Personal

2009

Brochure AT RISK: Your IRA and Retirement Plans

2009

Brochure Your Living Trust Has Two Flat Tires

2006

Web article Compare Your Living Trust

2005

TharpeRobbins Company Tax Code Treatment of Employee Achievement Awards

Languages

English

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