Top best Estate Lawyers in Salt Lake City | 408 available

I have been practicing law for 40 years.    I have concentrated my practice on a broad range of legal services effecting older adults for at least 35 of those 40 years.  I practice elder law, planning for long-term care, estate planning, estate administration, probate, guardianship and conservatorship creation and administration, and business planning.. In addition to my law degree, I have a Masters in Business Administration.   I have helped my clients with organization, business strategies that provide for the asset protection, operational strategies and strategies for the continuation of their businesses after their retirement or death.. I am a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys and I am a charter member of the Utah Bar Association Elder Law Section.   I use the most refined and advanced planning tools in the industry. I pride myself on my personal relationship with my clients during the planning process.  Many of my clients have been with me for between 20 and 30 years.

I focus on estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, business organization set up and succession planning, tax planning and asset protection planning. I enjoy working with families to ensure their estate planning goals are met and properly administered.

I enjoy helping people who need quality and affordable legal representation. I enjoy spending time with my family and enjoy  coaching, football, baseball, basketball, flyfishing, and the outdoors.. I love the quote:. "Good, better, best, never let it rest, until your good is better and your better is best. "

I became an attorney to help others transform complex business, estate, or dispute issues into practical and straightforward solutions. I represent clients in estate planning which might include trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. I also counsel clients in probate and trust administration matters.

I am a trial attorney.  I joined Henriksen & Henriksen in 2006, becoming a third generation Henriksen trial attorney at the firm. I routinely handle serious injury and death cases.  I have helped clients recover millions of dollars in compensation for their injuries.  I am not a billboard attorney.  I devote my personal attention to each client; my staff does the same.  I am a member of the American Association for Justice, which is a national organization of trial attorneys.  I am very involved in the Association, serving on several committees.  I also serve on the Board of Governors for the Utah Association for Justice. My experience allows me to routinely handle cases, big and small, in all of the courts throughout Utah. I have also successfully briefed and argued cases in front of the Utah Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.  As an advocate, when you retain me as your attorney, you can count on my dedication and personal attention to your case, whether big or small.  I have been recognized as an AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell and as a Mountain States Super Lawyers "Rising Star.". Admitted:. Utah Supreme CourtUnited States District Court for District of UtahUnited States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. Recognition:. Mountain States Super Lawyer, Rising Star, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell. Education:. William S. Boyd School of Law (J.D., cum laude)Nevada Law JournalNational Finalist, 3rd Place, American Bar Association Negotiation CompetitionMoot Court, Jessup International Moot Court Competition, Instructor, Family Law, Clark County Legal ServicesUniversity of Utah (B.A. Political Science, Russian Minor). Professional Associations:. Utah State BarUtah Association for JusticeAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Association for Justice: Board of Governors, New Lawyers Division; Membership Oversight Committee;. Personal:. Rob enjoys spending time with his wife Danielle and keeping up with his four sons and daughter.. Language:. Russian

I am a shareholder in Fabian VanCott, where my main areas of practice are real estate development and related litigation. I have been involved in both residential and commercial real estate developments and transactions since 1985. I have authored numerous real estate related articles, and I am the recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Real Property Practitioner of the Year. I am the past-chair of both the Real Property and Business Law Sections of the Utah State Bar, and I was a Bar Commissioner for the Utah State Bar from 2004 - 2010. My real estate experience includes over a decade of service on the Sandy City Planning Commission, development of shopping malls, resort condominiums, water companies, financing on large scale residential developments in several counties and a hospital. My litigation experience runs from neighbor property-line disputes to $1,800,000,000 litigation in development, title and real estate law.I served on the Utah Supreme Court’s Judicial Council from 2006-2009, and served on a number of other Supreme Court committees. I authored the original Small Claims Judge’s Bench Book, and I have taught the Small Claims and Justice Court’s Judges School since 2000. For over a decade I was Co-Chair of the Bar’s Governmental Relations Committee and have served on that committee from 1997-2013. I am a registered lobbyist, and I have lobbied on behalf of the Bar and the COurts, as well as for a number of local and national companies and associations.

I am a founding member of Skoubye Nielson & Johansen LLC formerly known as Olsen Skoubye & Nielson, LLC. I began practicing law as an associate in the Salt Lake City law firm of Kirton, McConkie & Poelman. After two years there, I hung out my own shingle two blocks from my home starting Jeff Skoubye P.C., where I practiced as a solo practitioner for nine years. I helped found Skoubye Nielson & Johansen, LLC in January of 2002.Though I am no longer located in a small office, I still try to bring a personal touch to the services I provides. I practice law in the areas of estate and business planning, business succession planning (buy-sell agreements), probate, wills, and trusts, real estate, and asset protection.

Gretta C. Spendlove serves as the Chair of the Durham Jones & Pinegar's Real Estate Section. Her practice focuses on real estate, corporate law, and business transactions. Her experience includes representation of buyers and sellers in purchasing, selling, leasing, and developing real estate; creating legal entities such as joint ventures, corporations, and limited liability companies; in buying and selling businesses; and handling intellectual property issues such as trademarks and copyrights.

Gregory N. Barrick is a shareholder of the firm, past director of the firm, and current chair of the firm’s Estate Planning Section. Mr. Barrick represents clients with respect to family wealth, estate, and asset preservation planning, probate and estate administration matters, charitable giving, and sophisticated business and estate tax planning matters.

Estate planning, business law, & will and trust dispute resolution

Eric B. Whiting is an attorney with the Salt Lake City law firm of York Howell & Guymon. Eric's practice is focused on estate planning, tax, business planning, and non-profit entities. Eric also assists clients of large and small estates with all aspects of estate administration and probate. Eric assists business clients with entity selection, structuring, formation, and planning.  He also represents clients before the IRS.. Eric is currently an active member of the Utah State Bar, Idaho State Bar and the Washington State Bar. He is also admitted before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Eric earned his Bachelors Degree in Economics and Law & Constitutional Studies at Utah State University, his Juris Doctor at Gonzaga University School of Law and his LL.M. in Taxation at Georgetown University Law Center.. When not in the office, Eric loves spending time outside with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding.

During law school I discovered a passion for estate planning.  I specialize exclusively in estate planning and probate, developing expertise in legal tools that provide stability, protection, and reliability for individuals and their loved ones.  I especially enjoy developing unique solutions and tailored plans for a wide range of estate planning clients, including individuals with extensive or complex assets, members of the LGBTQ community, and young families who need a simple, affordable plan that matches their goals and priorities.. When not working and learning more about estate planning, I spend time practicing acrobatics, enjoying easy hikes, and traveling in South America.

Currently represent the Utah Department of Transportation in eminent domain litigation and related property acquisition matters (April 2005 to present).. State Agency Counsel Division (July 2000 to October 2013). Supervised Agency & Public Laws Section from April 2005 to June 2006 (four lawyers and one paralegal). Served as lead counsel in Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement litigation from July 2005 through June 2006 ($32 million in dispute).. Advised and represented the following agencies from August 2000 through June 2006: Utah Department of Transportation (outdoor advertising and passenger ropeway safety matters); State Records Committee; Department of Administrative Services, Divisions of Archives, Finance, Fleet Operations and Administrative Rules; Department of Technology Services; Chief Information Officer’s Office, State Treasurer (unclaimed property matters); Department of Workforce Services; Utah National Guard (until June 2005); Lieutenant Governor’s Office (local government election matters) and various other agencies that needed legal advice on computer and technology issues. Participated on the Civil Review Committee to screen and manage citizen complaints regarding allegations of government corruption.. Criminal Division, Prosecution Council (July 1995 - July 2000). Wrote, negotiated and managed statewide contract to purchase and distribute case management software to public attorneys throughout the state of Utah. Supervised two technicians and managed federal criminal history and Violence Against Women Act grants totaling approximately $330,000. Represented the Governor in extradition litigation. Prosecuted a few methamphetamine cases.

Brett W. Hastings is an attorney, former CPA (Idaho license), business man, entreprenuer, and family man who brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his practice of law.  Outside of law, Mr. Hastings has extensive experience as a commercial real estate developer, manufacturer, and restauranteur.  Mr. Hastings has been a founding member of numerous companies that have employed hundreds of people.  Mr. Hastings specializes in real estate law, estate planning, probate, and business law.

Areas of Practice: Real Estate and Land Use, Corporate and Business Law, Construction Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Commercial Litigation, Taxation

Areas of practice include tax and estate planning, corporate law and business transactions.  Mr. Bennett serves as an advisor to numerous entrepreneurs and various sized business enterprises.  He serves on the board of trustees of various charitable and philanthropic organizations. Mr. Bennett was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1990.  He is the founding partner of Bennett Tueller Johnson & Deere.. Mr. Bennett was the principal draftsman of the Utah Limited Liability Company Act and the co-draftsman of the Utah Limited Liability Partnership Act.  He is a Certified Public Accountant.

Areas of practice include general civil litigation, creditor’s rights, banking litigation, construction litigation, real estate litigation, real estate development, landlord tenant disputes, commercial litigation, environmental litigation, and municipal law.  Mr. Tracy has successfully litigated numerous cases in both state and federal court.

Areas of practice include general civil litigation, appellate litigation, condominium and association law, real estate litigation, construction litigation, commercial litigation, product liability litigation, patent, trademark litigation and trade secret litigation.

Areas of practice include estate planning, estate administration and probate, taxation, exempt organizations and business law. Mr. Margetts counsels and assists clients with the design and implementation of comprehensive estate plans, utilizing simple and sophisticated techniques to meet their unique objectives. He also assists clients in all phases of estate and trust administration, including the appointment of guardians and conservators for incapacitated individuals, probate of decedents' estates, preparation and review of fiduciary accountings, and will and trust contests.. Mr. Margetts also advises and assists individuals and businesses in various state and federal tax matters and represents them in the resolution of tax controversies before the IRS and the Utah State Tax Commission. His business practice involves entity selection, formation, and acquisition, as well as the negotiation and drafting of related business agreements, including limited liability company operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, and deferred compensation plans.. Mr. Margetts assists clients in the formation of public charities and private foundations, including applications to the IRS for recognition of tax-exempt status. He also advises existing exempt organizations in matters of compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

Areas of practice include corporate, real estate and employment law. Mr. Anderson assists emerging and mature companies with formation, structure, financings, private offerings, recapitalizations, acquisitions, mergers and other commercial transactions. He also assists clients with various real estate, employment and business issues, transactions and agreements, including commercial leasing, employment law compliance and general contract drafting and negotiation.