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Attorney RobRoy Platt's estate planning practice focuses on helping families enhance their lives today and secure their futures tomorrow. He derives great satisfaction from guiding his clients through the often confusing maze of financial and legal decisions to create plans that ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of cherished family goals. His legal expertise includes family protection, wealth preservation, and values-based planning, as well as planning strategies for divorced individuals. Whether you are married or single, with a traditional family or a blended one, just starting out or looking back on a life well-lived, RobRoy will help you craft a plan that achieves your goals for your loved ones today and for years to come.. While studying law at the University of Arizona in Tucson, RobRoy served as a probate law clerk in the Superior Court of Arizona. There, he observed on a daily basis the frustration and delay that families commonly encounter when forced to work through state court systems to handle even routine legal matters that might have been avoided through proper estate planning. Additionally, RobRoy has personally experienced the frustration that can result from the traditional (and what he considers broken) estate planning model that far too many attorneys currently employ. As he watched his own parents deal with the devastating effects of Alzheimer's-like dementia in his father, it became all too clear that the "estate planning" done by their attorney was little more than one-size-fits-all legal form production. Family wealth preservation can, and must be, much more than that.. With this background, RobRoy became highly motivated to search for and implement a truly effective model for preserving family monetary and values-based wealth upon the incapacitation or death of loved ones. Over time, RobRoy has adopted unique methods of family wealth planning designed to operate smoothly, effectively - and wherever possible - outside of the public court systems, thus maintaining the privacy and efficiency of family wealth transfers that should exist during these times of greatest vulnerability for families.. RobRoy is a member of Wealth Counsel, the State Bar of Utah, the Utah Valley Estate Planning Council, and the Estate Planning Section of the Utah Bar.  He also currently serves as the Chairperson of the Utah Bar Elder Law Section, and is the Chair-elect of  the Solo, Small Firm, and Rural Practice Section of the Utah Bar.. RobRoy regularly provides educational presentations on a variety of estate planning topics including Emergency Legal Planning for Families with Minor Children, Advance Health Care Directives, Veterans Benefits Planning, and other related topics. RobRoy limits his law practice to estate planning and related matters because he is passionate about helping families create happy and secure futures.

Ronald Schoedel graduated cum laude from the BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School in 2013, beginning his career in law following successful careers in government administration and broadcasting.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from BYU in 2010.. Ron has often been described as passionate, empathetic, and willing to go the extra mile, a philosophy which motivated him to enter the practice of law.  During law school, Ron received the J. Reuben Clark Public Service Award for his commitment to the greater good, and his recently published article in the BYU Law Review became a national top ten academic paper in the area of educational law.. Ron has worked in law offices for major non-profit organizations in Hong Kong and the U.S., and has lived in other diverse places such as the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, where he ran a public radio station, to Wales, where he studied the Welsh language and history full-time.  Prior to joining Alder Law Group, Ron clerked for Associate Presiding Judge Deno Himonas of the Utah Third District Court.  He lives with his wife, Amie, and his four sons, in Utah County.

Geoff then pursued a legal education at Brigham Young University's well respected J. Reuben Clark Law School. While in school he worked as a legal extern for the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie in Monterrey, Mexico and later for the San Diego Public Defender. He graduated cum laude and was selected as a member of the prestigious national Order of Barristers.. Upon completion of law school, Geoff began his legal career at San Diego's oldest and largest law firm, Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps, LLP. There he provided legal service to clients in numerous areas, including estate planning, charitable giving, probate and estate administration, probate and civil litigation, and business advisory. Anxious to pursue his own visions and ambitions in his legal career, Mr. Germane formed his own law practice. As a Utah native, Mr. Germane chose to return to Utah from California and serve the legal needs of his community.

Geniel M. Ashcraft, Esq. has helped hundreds of clients complete their estate and business plans and aided them in trust and probate administration.. Geniel is known for her detailed service, personal attention, and down to earth manner. Her clients appreciate her “plain English” approach. They are grateful to her for making the process of estate planning and wealth transfer clear and easy to understand.. Ms. Ashcraft mainly conducts her business through house calls throughout all of Utah and Washington states. Her clients and their family members value not having to travel to a downtown law office and enjoy the convenience of conducting their family business in the comfort of their own home.. Geniel started her law practice in Washington in July of 2002. Geniel was admitted in practice in Utah in 2008. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western Washington District and the U.S. District Court of Utah. She is a member of the Washington and Utah State Bar Associations.. She has worked alongside investment firms, financial planners, CPAs, insurance agents, and banks providing their clients with estate and business planning. She has spoken at many estate planning seminars and legal education courses.. She received her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2001 and a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Utah in 1998.

Erik was born and raised in Kaysville, Utah. He has lived in Utah his entire life apart from serving a two year LDS mission in Brazil and the three years he attended law school in Michigan. He has a love for the people and the community. For Erik, being an attorney is his way of giving back to the community. He specializes in the areas of Estate Planning, Guardianship and Probate.. He was raised in a family of eight children. Because of this, he has learned how to get along with everyone. He has an outstanding knowledge of the legal process, which can be credited to his four years at Weber State and three years at Michigan State studying the law. Because Erik's father is also an attorney, he has spent a great deal of his life around legal matters and it comes very natural to him.. Erik is one of the hardest working attorneys that you will meet. He is very efficient with his time but also very patient in dealing with his clients. He gets to know each of his clients personally, seeing them more as family than a client. He cares about helping each person individually and won't give up until his clients get the rights and freedoms that they deserve.

Spencer Ball is a real estate and estate planning attorney serving Utah families and small businesses, having practiced for 32 years helping every day people in many areas, including litigation. In 1992 he opened a title company where he worked for 17 years with many kinds of closings and matters affecting real property. Spencer now practices predominantly in the area of real property and estate planning. His wide experience gives him a unique perspective in these two fields. His experience as a businessman and in helping and planning for businesses makes him very capable in this area as well. Spencer always looks for the easiest and best solution for you at the lowest cost. He will explain the choices available to you in a clear and understandable manner to help you choose the best way in which he can help you. If litigation is needed, he will explain both the advantages and pitfalls in assisting you to achieve your best solution to your legal situation.

I am passionate about providing each client with the best estate plan for your unique situation, whatever that may be.  I will listen carefully to you and what your wishes are.  We will discuss options and decide upon a plan that minimizes taxes, avoids probate and makes sure that your hard-earned estate will be distributed according to your wishes.  My clients often tell me that the process is much easier than they anticipated.. I can assist you with a review of your existing estate plan and make suggestions if updates are needed due to changes in your circumstances, desires, or the law.. I can also provide you with help if you are administering an estate or need help with a probate matter.. I have lived in Utah most of my life.  I graduated from Highland High School in 1975.  I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Speech Communcations from the U of U.  I had two children when I graduated from the University of Utah College of Law in 1986.  I had two more children after law school. I love living in Millcreek near the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.. I look forward to assisting you with your estate planning.

Will specializes in strategic planning tailored to the needs of small business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs. His goal is to empower each client to feel in control and have peace of mind when it comes to their estate and business interests. He understands the complexities of business ownership and safeguarding assets and investments from liability, preserving assets for the next generation. When it comes to settling trust and estate disputes for his clients, Will is results-driven and efficient.

Following receipt of the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Cum Laude) and Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from Brigham Young University, I received a Masters of Law in Taxation from Denver University School of Law.. I passed the CPA exam in 1977 & worked as a tax accountant for Deloitte & Touche. I offer considerable experience in planning, implementing, and analyzing sophisticated estate and asset protection strategies.. I’m a very practical, customer-centric individual, and I pride myself on maximizing tax benefits & estate planning strategies for my clients. I have worked on thousands of cases over the years, and I’ll give you the personal attention you need.. Please call me to schedule a free initial consultation!

Ben’s focus is to help his clients to become fully informed of the options that are available to them.  He uses many graphics and examples to demonstrate in a clear and easy to understand manner the many legal options available to his clients.  He is glad to answer the same question as many times as necessary because he feels it is vital that the client understand various aspects of estate planning sufficiently enough so that they can make an informed decision of what they want to do.  Ben has a unique way of making complex legal concepts understandable.  Prior to establishing The Connor Law Firm, Ben spent many years as an executive with such notable companies as Tiffany & Company, Xerox and Merrill Lynch. Ben focuses his efforts on Living Trusts which provide asset protection for a surviving spouse and future generations.  Ben is experience in drafting the very famous IRA Beneficiary Trust (a powerful new approved Trust which is designed to protect your retirement assets after you pass away).  Ben’s varied experiences have equipped him especially well to view, anticipate and counsel his client’s on their opportunities and challenges. Ben is licensed to practice law in Utah and Arizona. He is a member of WealthCounsel - a nationwide collaboration of trust and estate planning attorneys dedicated to client service and continuing education. He is a founding member of WealthCounsel Advisor’s Forum - an interdisciplinary group of advisors who work together to develop processes and procedures to serve estate and business planning clients. Ben received his Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University and was inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha, a National Scholastic Honor Society. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from California Western School of Law.

When not practicing law, I enjoy all things outdoors and golfing. I'm a southern Utah native and spend my time in the beautiful national parks that I consider my backyard. During the winter you will find me skiing at Brian Head, hopefully not tumbling down the slopes... I'm an approachable guy and I love helping individuals with their legal needs. Please feel free to reach out with any estate planning needs you may have.

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.