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W. Tyler Melling
also known as William Tyler Melling, William T. Melling
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Melling Law is located in Cedar City, Utah. We practice in estate and business planning issues, such as Wills & Trusts, LLCs & Corporations, and Trust & Probate Administration & Disputes. We limit our practice to estate and business matters to provide our clients with quality service.
Questions and intiial consultations are always free, and most of our services are covered by a flat fee determined after a discovery meeting. Feel free to call us and set up an appointment.
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Licensed in Utah for 10 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2015
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Posted by Paula | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Highly Recommend
Tyler is awesome and he is highly intelligent. He has helped our family out with multiple issues and he has help resolve them. He quickly responses to emails and phone calls. He has done three trust for me and his work is top notch.
Posted by Tom | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent service
I contacted Tyler last year to do a living trust, to me it seemed very complex because I am a business owner, property owner and have various other assets like cars and equipment. Tyler to all the time needed to explain how the trust works and and options that I should consider, the end result is ...
W. Tyler Melling's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tyler Melling is an extremely intelligent lawyer, and is one who many other attorneys in the area turn to for advice when dealing with complex estate planning and probate issues. Hence, Tyler is a very reasonable person, which helps him to resolve many matters that other, less reasonable attorneys are often not able to resolve short of litigation, and as such, is well respected in the legal community--among other attorneys and in the courts as well."
"Tyler is exceptional both in terms of his knowledge of the law as well as his commitment to serve. I have sought his assistance on a number of occasions in building my own practice, and he has always proven to be an invaluable mentor. I believe that Tyler's clients are getting the best service available."
"Mr. Melling is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I highly endorse Mr. Melling. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I very much respect Attorney Melling’s efforts to supply useful and quality answers to the questioners. Too often answers are “talk to an attorney” when that advice was already given (and maybe multiple times). Attorney Melling most often includes real legal perspective and information to at least give the questioner some idea of the issues and possible solutions. I would easily work with him should I have a matter that involved his jurisdiction."
"W. Tyler Melling is well-respected and dedicated to his clients. He has a great reputation and I fully endorse him."
"W. Tyler Melling is a top-notch attorney and highly respected in the legal community."
"Attorney Melling is a top-notch attorney, and highly respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Melling makes an effort to help those in need and gives relevant answers to questions. He is an asset to the legal community."
"Attorney Melling consistently offers sound legal advice on this site and continually offers useful information and suggestions about how best to solve estate planning legal issues. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has excellent knowledge of the law and can be of great service to you."
"Mr. MeIling is generous with his knowledge, and I appreciate his thoughtful contributions to this community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is to be commended for his efforts and diligence undertaken to publish his book "The Utah Uniform Probate Code: A Quick-Reference Guide for Practitioners and Students". I know from personal experience of the substantial work involved with publishing a book."
"I endorse Attorney Melling. He is knowledgeable and most helpful to those seeking answers in probate and estate planning. He cares and it shows!"
"Tyler is a compassionate attorney who helps his clients deal with one of the most challenging aspects of life - that of planning ahead for their senior years. He brings considerable talent to bear and is a credit to the legal profession. I am happy to endorse him."
"Mr. Tyler is a great lawyer who brings compassion and common sense to the probate and estate planning arena. I would recommend him to anyone needing an attorney in the great state of Utah."
"I respect Attorney's Melling's contributions on this site, and his contributions to the fields of elderlaw, estate planning, and probate and trust administration. He is among those to whom I will refer clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Melling is quickly making a name for himself as a quality estate planning attorney and has a bright future ahead of him. His credentials are impressive and his answers here on avvo are thoughtful and well-reasoned. For those reasons, I endorse Mr. Melling."
"I endorse this lawyer, Mr. Melling has an excellent background in estate planning and a client will be well served to have Mr. Melling's help with Estate Planning."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Boyd Service Award, High Service Honors, University of Iowa College of Law
2014
Pro Bono Society, University of Iowa College of Law
2013
Pro Bono Society, University of Iowa College of Law
2012
Pro Bono Society, University of Iowa College of Law
2005
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
2023 - Present
General Counsel, Velocity Builders LLC
2016 - 2023
Managing Partner, Rural Utah Estate Planning Resource Center
2015 - 2023
Estate & Business Counsel, Melling Law, P.C.
2015 - 2023
Adjunct Professor, Southern Utah University
2014 - 2014
Vol. 40 Contributing Member, Journal of Corporation Law
2014 - 2014
Foreclosure Defense Intern, Iowa Legal Aid
2014 - 2014
Student Legal Intern, Estate Planning, University of Iowa College of Law Legal Clinic
2013 - 2014
Student Writer, Journal of Corporation Law
2013 - 2014
Research Assistant, Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center
2013 - 2014
Student Representative, Lexis/Nexis
2013 - 2013
Student Judicial Intern, Cedar City Utah District Court
Associations
2020 - Present
Cedar City CorporationCouncilman
2016 - Present
Orchestra of Southern UtahBoard Member
2015 - Present
Utah State BarMember
2017 - 2023
Cedar City Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Probate
Efficient Administration
Education
2015
University of Iowa College of Law
Juris Doctor
2012
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Iron Connection BNI Chapter Meeting
Avoiding Legal Disasters in Estate Planning
2016
New Lawyer Training Program
Starting a Law Practice in Utah
2016
BNI Iron Connection Chapter
Estate Law & Trust Planning for Blended Families
2016
Bank Branch Manager Legal Training
Utah's New Power of Attorney Law
2015
Utah State Bar New Lawyer Training Program Law Practice Management Seminar
What I Wish I Knew 6 Months Ago: Starting a Utah Law Practice
2015
Melling Law Show on Cherry Creek Radio
Monthly Estate Law & Business Planning Radio Show
2015
Iron County Caregiver Support Group September Meeting
Estate Planning Law Basics
2015
Elder Care Group August Meeting
Estate Planning Law Basics
Publications
2017
Utah State Bar
Growing a New or Existing Practice
2016
2015
2015
Melling Law Blog
Weekly Law Blog Updates
Languages
Czech
Slovak
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My husband passed away, do I have to repay his student loan?
05 Feb 2018
Q&A
What is the process getting a trust fund released?
29 Jun 2017
Q&A
How do taxes apply on capital gains in a trust receiving payments after the trustee's death?
29 Jun 2017
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
4 Estate Planning Rules You Need to Follow in a 2nd Marriage
16 Jul 2015
Legal Guide
Tips For Leaving Heirlooms To Loved Ones
09 Jul 2015
Video Legal Guide
4 Key Factors to Consider in Estate Planning for Minor Children
09 Jul 2015