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Rick is an estate-focused attorney who cares about educating his clients and preparing them for life's changes and challenges. With nearly six years in probate court, he loves helping clients understand how wills, trusts, and other planning documents relate to (or avoid) court procedures.
Education & Experience - Rick practiced law for nearly six years in Kansas before moving to Southern Utah. He decided to run his own estate-focused practice (now in its second location) after working for a few years at a small law firm. Before law school, Rick worked for another estate planning attorney and for a company that provided estate planning documents throughout the country. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree through Washburn University School of Law.
Artist & Attorney - Prior to law, Rick studied art with an emphasis in portrait painting and graduated with a Bachelor degree in Communication. With his artistic wife and six children, he enjoys creative projects and outdoor adventures.
Consultation & Client Care - Rick is committed to understand potential clients' needs before completing the work requested. He appreciates clients who appreciate the value of sound legal counsel, and works very hard to provide the best for his clients.
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Chat withState: Utah
Acquired: 2024
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State: Kansas
Acquired: 2018
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132 W Tabernacle St, Bldg A, Saint George, UT, 84770
7 Client Reviews
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Posted by Mike | May 21, 2024 | Estate Planning
Very satisfied
Rick helped me immensely with some desperately needed legal advice when I suddenly found myself dealing with my deceased parents estate. They had little to no estate plan, and I had to learn, and do, a lot in a short period of time. His advice , and compassionate support, was truly a Godsend.
Posted by Kurt | May 20, 2024 | Probate
Accountant/Attorney interaction
Your willingness to explain and explore topics touching on both of our areas of expertise were admirable. I had a very good professional exchange every time we talked. That he or she would be in good hands and if they were a mutual client of ours, I'd have confidence that the advice and work woul...
Posted by Rachel | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Adoption Extraordinaire!
Prompt, thorough, expert level communication. Timely in all matters. Kind, thoughtful and genuine. Perfect for our complicated adoption needs.
Posted by Brenda | July 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate settling
I used Mr. Smith in the capacity of handling my mother's estate. Very knowledgeable about the whole process. He knew exactly when & what forms/documents needed to be filed with the court & other entities involved. He gave suggestions, too, as to what the best course of action should be for various...
Posted by Steve D. | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Estate Attorney!!
Mr Smith was very attentive to our needs of an Estate and to the timeliness of which it needed to be done. We were always kept informed and used Google Drive to share files and Court documents. Even our Bank had great comments about the documents that were drawn up....no question on who had authority...
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2014
Shawn Bentley Public Service Award, J. Reuben Clark Law Society
2014
Case, Moses, & Zimmerman, P.A. Scholarship Award, Kansas Bar Foundation
2012
Excellence Award (Top Student—Legal Research & Writing), CALI—Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2024 - Present
Owner / Estate Planning Attorney, Rick Smith, Attorney
2021 - 2024
Owner / Attorney, Rick Smith, Attorney at Law
2018 - 2021
Associate Attorney, Mack & Associates, LLC
2017 - 2018
Law Clerk, Legally Mine, LLC
2016 - 2017
Law Clerk, Wes Winsor Law PLLC
2013 - 2014
Legal Intern, Kansas Corporation Commission
2013 - 2013
Research Assistant (Tax), Washburn University School Of Law
2012 - 2012
Intern, United States Senate
2024 - Present
Utah State BarMember
2018 - 2023
Topeka Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2023
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BS - Bachelor of Science — Interpersonal Communication
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