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Born in Northern California, Benjamin N. Shaffer has traveled to, and lived in, more than a dozen states. He spent many of his formative years in rural eastern Utah, and loved the Beehive state enough to return to practice law and raise his children here. Before becoming an attorney he was a teacher in Tucson AZ, and also taught for two years at an international school in Taipei Taiwan. Married since 2002, Benjamin and Windy Shaffer have four children, all girls, ages 4-12. Benjamin is a graduate of the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, and of Southern Utah University, graduating with his law degree in 2014. He is a licensed attorney in Utah and Arizona. Benjamin is an active part of the local legal and estate planning community, He also volunteers through the charities of his local lodge of freemasons, and his church. Specializing in estate planning, financial law, and business law, for all types of families and situations. He serves primarily in Utah, Juab, and Sanpete counties and can build estate plans, and business succession plans for any situation including complex plural families, step families, business partnerships and co-ops, and addressing the needs of the LGBTQ community.Passionate about peacemaking, Benjamin seeks to resolve conflicts and specializes in preventing future problems through drafting documents with foresight. A properly drafted will, trust, or buy sell agreement, anticipates and eliminates points of conflict before they occur. In the event that proper planning has not been made, he can also probate estates with an eye to reducing both conflict and cost.Let him plan for the unexpected, or allow him to advocate for you when the conflict occurs, and he will calmly guide you through the process of reconciliation and seek a mutually beneficial solution. As the managing partner at Shaffer & Briney, Benjamin can be the responsive attorney you need.

In addition to being an attorney, I am a wife and mother of four busy children. As a parent, I know how busy life can be. In trying to balance work, family responsibilities, and children’s school and extracurricular activities, we sometimes procrastinate doing really important things, like making sure our spouses and children are protected in the event of our incapacity or death.In fact, most parents I meet have not prepared a will or legally named a guardian for their minor children. The reasons vary, but it’s often a combination of not wanting to think about an emotional painful subject, lacking the time and energy to get it done, and fearing that an attorney’s services will simply cost too much.As both a mother and an attorney, I understand the unique legal needs of families. I know that all parents, regardless of their net worth, need comprehensive estate planning to ensure their wishes are followed and their families are protected. And I find great personal and professional satisfaction in helping parents create estate plans that provide them with that peace of mind. With these considerations in mind, I understand the time and financial constraints families face. So rather than having to schedule an appointment with me in my office during regular business hours, the mobile-based nature of my firm allows my clients to communicate with me any time it is convenient for them through a secure Internet web page. Also, because I maintain a modest office space, I am able to keep my overhead low and provide my clients high quality legal services at very reasonable rates.. As for my qualifications, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Brigham Young University. This was followed by a law degree from J. Reuben Clark Law School, at Brigham Young University in 2000. While in law school, I was selected as a member of the Order of the Barristers, an honorary fraternity that recognizes outstanding achievement in legal advocacy. I received my licenses to practice law in Arizona (2000) and Utah in 2002.. In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my husband and children, biking, hiking and reading.

Ms. Harrison is a partner at Hundley & Harrison. She primarily practices Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Probate Administration, Family Law, and Bankruptcy.. Ms. Harrison is recognized for her focus on client are and explaining legal issues in a simple way.  Her commitment to this helps her serve her clients in a effective way and efficient manner no matter how complicated the situation is.. Ms. Harrison graduated from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU in 2012.  She was elected President of the Student Bar Association and served as the liason between the administration and the law school student body.  During her time in law school, she received numerous accolades including: J. Reuben Clark Negotiation Competition Champion, Woody Deem Trial Advocacy Competition Semi-Finalist, Trial Advocacy Team Director and Board Member, Meritorious Achievement and Distingushed Service Award Winner.. Ms. Harrison started her career practicing Family Law and Estate Planning in Salt Lake County.  She later became a partner at a small Utah County law firm before founding Hundley & Harrison.. While she isn't working, she enjoys spending time hiking and camping with her husband and two children.

Derek T. Marshall is a business, real-estate, non-profit, and estate planning attorney. He advises businesses and their owners on the various legal issues and provides legal services that commonly arise in today’s business climate, including: business formation and planning, employment and independent contractor issues, contract negotiation and drafting, real and personal property leases, business restructuring, corporate and partnership governance, financing, business sales and acquisitions.. Derek assists and advises in the formation of non-profit organizations, including completion of necessary IRS applications to obtain tax-exemption. He advises non-profit organizations regarding corporate governance, operations, and compliance with state and IRS requirements.. Derek also enjoys assisting individuals and families, whether their estates are large or small, properly plan for the future through developing personalized estate plans using various estate planning instruments.. He earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Oregon School of Law located in Eugene, Oregon, and his B.A. degree in History from Brigham Young University. While at the University of Oregon, he was a senior editor for the Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation and served as tax research assistant involving real estate issues.. Derek was raised and attended school in Orem, Utah, and returned to Orem to live with his wife, daughter and twin boys. In addition to trying to keep up with his energetic children and wife, Derek’s hobbies include playing basketball and golf; working in his yard and garden; reading the occasional historical novel, and following the BYU and Oregon’s sports teams.. Mr. Marshall's practice centers primarily on:. To arrange for an initial consultation with Derek T. Marshall, call Robinson, Seiler and Anderson, LC, at or contact us online.

Mr. Bayles regularly counsels clients concerning estate taxes, income taxes, business planning, estate planning and real estate transactions. He takes the time to understand each client’s goals and concerns, and then structures planning opportunities or business and real estate transactions to accomplish the client’s goals. Mr. Bayles is detail oriented and works to minimize risks to his clients. He is actively involved in the community in a wide range of activities some of which include supporting a legal services program at the Senior Center in St. George, and serving as a Board Member of both the St. George Exchange Club and the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council.. Education. Professional Associations. Honors, Achievements and Community

Mr. Gubler was born and raised in Southern Utah and joined the law office of JensenBayles, LLP., in the spring of 2011. Mr. Gubler practices in Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorneys, Health Care Directives (Living Wills), Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Adoptions, Real Estate Transactions, Landlord/Tenant, and Business law.

In addition to his career, Wes’ interests include entrepreneurship, basketball,  bargain shopping, longboarding, and most of all spending time with his wife Lindsay and their five children.

Lindsay M. Bayles advises clients in estate and tax planning matters. She is licensed to practice law in Utah and Arizona and is seeking admission to practice law in the State of Nevada.. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Women Lawyers of Utah, Utah Bar Association, the Southern Utah Bar Association, the Southern Utah Estate Planning Counsel, and the American Bar Association.. She graduated from Washburn Law with Dean's Honors and certificates in estate planning, tax, and business and transactional law. One of her favorite parts of law school was providing support to low-income families through the Guardianship Assistance Program and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ("VITA") clinic. Through this service, she received a pro bono honors with distinction award. She especially enjoyed her business and tax classes, where she received CALI awards for earning the highest grade in Taxation of Business Enterprises and Debtor Creditor Relations.. During law school she worked as a law clerk in the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division at the Kansas Attorney General's Office. She served as Vice President and President of the Tax and Estate Planning Association, Director of the VITA Clinic, Treasurer of the Pro Bono Law Society, and Secretary of the Business Law Society.. While completing her undergraduate degree at Dixie State University (“DSU”) in St. George, Utah, she worked full-time as an estate planning paralegal, graduated magna cum laude with her degree, and served as Vice President of the Booth Honors Club. Before transferring to DSU with a full-tuition academic scholarship, she received an award for women in entrepreneurship at Brigham Young University and served on the student leadership counsel for the Marriot Undergraduate School of Business.. Lindsay has prioritized community service since high school, where she led school-wide service projects as President of the Service Club at Desert Hills High School.. Lindsay, her husband, and two dogs enjoy traveling and the outdoors. You will often find her dirt biking, hiking, jet skiing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Matthew F. Hafen assists clients throughout Utah, California, Nevada and Arizona on a variety of matters including complex trust, estate, and business matters including the development and implementation of estate plans, wealth-transfer strategies, business-succession plans, gift plans for families for effective gift and estate tax planning, and the formation, governance, and sale of business entities.  Mr. Hafen offers practical advice to families and business owners to help each of his clients ensure that their vision for the future is achieved. Mr. Hafen is an Associate in D | J | P’s St. George office and is a member of the firm’s Estate Planning, Tax, and Business and Finance sections.. Mr. Hafen’s practice includes advice regarding sophisticated tax, estate, asset protection, and business planning strategies, including the preparation of documents such as wills, living trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, asset protection trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, gift programs, grantor retained annuity trusts, education trusts, family limited partnerships and limited liability companies, generation-skipping transfers, charitable giving, charitable remainder trusts, private foundations, property agreements, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.. In addition, Mr. Hafen is experienced in assisting families through the legal process of guardianships, conservatorships, probate and trust administration, resolving complex estate administration and probate disputes, and transition planning for families with closely held businesses and real property holdings.. Mr. Hafen also maintains an active practice in the firm’s Business and Finance Section, where he counsels clients on the formation and governance of business entities such as limited liability companies, S-corporations, and non-profit entities.  His business practice includes experience in advising clients regarding the purchase and sale of businesses, as well as successfully resolving contract disputes and disputes between business partners.

Attorney Peter Frasca concentrates his practice in wealth planning, preservation, and transfer, and advises his clients and their families in these areas as well as in areas that affect their dealings including wills, trusts, and sophisticated estate planning techniques; elder law; probate administration and fiduciary representation; and business formation and succession planning.

Nehoray & Drake, LLP was founded by attorney Kambiz Drake and Mac Nehoray on-premise that our work is personal.  With over 70 years of combined experience, attorneys at Nehoray & Drake are here to help you achieve your goals.. Attorneys at Nehoray and Drake are here to help you with your Estate planning need, Personal Injury, Family Law, Bankruptcy, and business litigation.. At Nehoray & Drake, we treat our clients as more than just an isolated case. At every opportunity, we strive to delve beyond the specific legal issue to understand the “why”—the bigger picture—that motivates a client’s request for a particular service.. We believe we must understand the "why" so we can provide our clients with full value. Otherwise, we could be providing advice that solves a specific issue, only to face one or more new issues down the road that might have been avoided had we understood the fuller picture.. Understanding our clients’ larger circumstances allows us to provide balanced, measured advice that is set in the context of each client’s life. By doing so, we ensure the counsel we provide goes beyond mere legal advice to become something more relevant—and therefore more valuable to our clients—both now and in the future.. Our vision is to provide our clients with skilled legal advice in a timely and efficient manner. We strive to handle each matter with accountability and responsiveness as if we were representing ourselves. We focus our attention on the legal aspects of our client’s business so that our clients can focus their attention on the success of their business. Our vision reflects our values: integrity, service, excellence, and teamwork.. For detailed biography of our attorneys please see our website at

By way of background, I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where I minored in Legal Studies at Wharton School of Business and first became enamored with the practice of law. I then attended New York University School of Law and, upon graduating, began working in Manhattan at Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP, where I practiced trusts and estates law for many years. Working at the firm, I helped to implement lifetime and post-mortem strategies to reduce gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer (GST) taxes on transfers of personal and family business interests. I drafted both basic and complex documents, including Wills, revocable living trusts, health care proxies, living wills, powers of attorney, grantor trusts, insurance trusts, Crummey trusts, section 2503(c) trusts, testamentary and inter vivos credit shelter and GST tax trusts, qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trusts, promissory notes, qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTs), charitable remainder trusts (CRTs), charitable lead trusts (CLTs) and grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs).. Lara M. Sass, PLLC is a boutique firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of trusts and estates law. We have offices located in both Manhattan and Roslyn (Long Island), New York. We represent a broad range of individuals, families and lifestyles, and we are committed to handling the affairs of every client with discretion, compassion and dedication.. Lara M. Sass, PLLC is proud to provide every client with a highly personalized, concierge level of service.  In addition, we prefer to take a holistic approach to estate planning, often working collaboratively with the family, the family office and other client advisors, including financial advisors, insurance agents, and CPAs.. For those unable to visit our offices, Lara M. Sass, PLLC offers in-home and hospital visits.

Attorney David R. Ingvoldstad, Esq., founded his law practice in 1990. David has focused his services on Estate planning, including, Wills, revocable trusts, asset protection trusts, powers of attorney and health care powers and Estate administrations. In addition to Estate planning, David provides Elder Law services helping with public benefits, such as Medicaid qualification to help families protect their assets from nursing homes and long term care costs.. David has more than 30 years of experience in Estate planning, settling Estates, and Elder Law. It is with this experience and his passion to help individuals and families that enables his firm to be particularly sensitive to the multiple stresses that individuals and families confront on a daily basis, which are compounded by the complexities of the legal and health care systems. Mr. Ingvoldstad is a graduate of Hofstra University and received his J.D. from New York Law School in 1980. He is or has been affiliated with the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the New York State Bar Association, the Elder Law and the Trusts and Estates Sections of the New York State Bar Association, the Medicaid Practice System, Elder Counsel, the Advanced Elder Law Focus Group, the ELITE Elder Law Group, and the National Care Planning Counsel.

Diana Lattanzio brings 19 years of experience to Russo Law Group, P.C., where she focuses on elder law, Medicaid planning, estate planning, and real estate.. A compassionate person by nature, Diana’s interest in elder law was inspired by her close relationship with her maternal grandparents. She appreciated the sacrifices they had made coming to America for a better life, together with their wisdom and the life-lessons they imparted to the rest of the family. When Diana’s grandfather required home care, Diana’s mother provided it. Diana saw firsthand the challenges faced by caregivers and elders alike, and vowed to dedicate her career to helping families during times of crisis. Diana is committed to minimizing the stress her clients are going through while providing sound legal advice to protect their assets against the high cost of long-term care.. Diana earned her B.S., Magna Cum Laude, from St. John’s University, and her J.D. from the Hofstra University School of Law. She is licensed to practice in the states of New York and New Jersey and is also admitted to the United States Supreme Court.