Shirlene opened the doors of her law firm, Bastar and Associates, 23 years ago, and has cultivated a loyal list of clients who rely on her expertise. She practices in both Utah and California, with emphasis on customized estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and small business owners with complex, multi-faceted legal needs. Her practice also includes a wide variety of corporate and real estate transactional work, including business entity formations, long-range planning, employment agreements, contracts, real estate transactions, commercial leases, asset purchases and real estate development and financing.
Prior to practicing law, Shirlene built a successful commercial investment real estate company and has maintained that practice in both California and Utah.
Shirlene is a member of both the Utah and California bar associations, the American Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Utah, the United States District Court, and the United States Tax Court. She holds specialty memberships in Estate, Trust and Probate Law, as well as Business Law in all three associations. Shirlene is also a founding member of WealthCounsel Estate Planning Association, and has served as a State Forum Leader for WealthCounsel.
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Shirlene is an active member of her local community. She currently is a member of the Healdsburg Rotary Rotary Association, where she works closely with a broad range of community groups to provide assistance, support and fundraising efforts. She also has served on several Charitable Boards. Shirlene enjoys cooking, entertaining, travel and spending time with husband and her children.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2000 | 02/06/2022 |
UT | Active | 1994 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client's Choice | AVVO | 2014 |
Service Above Self | Rotary Club | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Bastar & Associates | 1994 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Sonoma County Bar Association | Section Member: Estate, Trust & Probate; Business Law | 2015 - Present |
Healdsburg Rotary Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
WealthCounsel Estate Planning Association | Founding Member | 2000 - Present |
Utah State Bar | Section Member: Estate & Tax Planning; Corporate Law | 1994 - Present |
American Bar Association | Section Member: Real Property, Probate and Trust; Business Law | 1994 - Present |
Salt Lake Estate Planning Association | Board Member | 2013 - 2015 |
Realms of Inquiry Private School | Board of Directors; Legal Counsel | 2011 - 2015 |
WealthCounsel Estate Planning Association | State Forum Leader | 2009 - 2014 |
Sugarhouse Rotary Club | Vice President; PR Chair | 2008 - 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
University of Utah | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Advanced Estate Planning - WealthCounsel | Planning for the Non-Citizen | 2011 |
WealthCounsel | Disability Planning | 2010 |
WealthCounsel | Business Entity & Succession Planning for Small Business | 2010 |
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Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 10, 2015
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Ben Connor, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Shirlene is very professional and cares deeply for her clients. Her work is superb and she has deep knowledge of the law. I would be pleased to recommend Shirlene to my family members.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Jan 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Ben Connor, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Shirlene is very professional and cares deeply for her clients. Her work is superb and she has deep knowledge of the law. I would be pleased to recommend Shirlene to my family members.
Aviva Roller, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Shirlene for several years now, both as a new lawyer exploring the area of trusts and estate planning, and as a friend. She is highly detail oriented and has just the right combination of exacting legal knowledge and the ability to explain those details in a kind way so that a layperson can understand her options. I have recommended Shirlene many times to friends looking for an attorney to draw up their first trusts and anticipate doing so in the years to come.
Eric Barnes, Elder law Attorney on Jun 6, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shirlene is a knowledgeable, caring, and competent attorney who maintains a committment to excellence in all she does. My experience with her cases where businesses were involved has been excellent. With a husband and partner who is an accountant, she brings a level of expertise and service that is hard to find anywhere else.
Jennifer Andrews, Probate Attorney on Apr 17, 2011
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Ms. Baster is an excellent attorney and has served as a great example to me. She is intelligent, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable.
RobRoy Platt, Business Attorney on Apr 4, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've had the opportunity to associate with Shirlene as a colleague and fellow member of Wealth Counsel for a couple of years now and have been very impressed with her knowledge of the law as it relates to business succession planning for small business owners. This is an area that few attorneys I've associated with have a real grasp on. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Shirlene to any small business owner who is concerned about successfully handing their business over to the next generation. Shirlene is also a very pleasant and generous person who has always been willing to help a fellow attorney when a need arises. I feel fortunate to have been able to associate with her over the years.
James Alder, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 3, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shirlene is an extremely capable and knowledgeable attorney in the areas of estate planning and business organizations. Best of all, she is also extremely thoughtful and considerate. I do not hesitate to endorse her.
Peter Myers, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 3, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Shirlene Bastar is thoughtful, competent, and meticulous about following a client's instructions. Her interaction with clients and colleagues is cordial and professional. We have attended many functions together, as faculty and as student. I observe Shirlene to be astute and up-to-date on the cutting-edge techniques currently employed by estate attorneys at the highest level.