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Adverse Possession in Utah
In Utah, adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows a person to gain ownership of another person’s property by openly occupying and using it without the owner’s permission for a certain period of time. To establish a claim of … Continue reading
Duties of a Personal Representative in Utah Probate Court
As a personal representative in Utah probate court, you are responsible for managing the estate of a deceased individual. This includes tasks such as locating and inventorying the deceased person’s assets, paying any outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing the … Continue reading
What a Lawsuit Looks Like.
Typical steps of civil litigation in Utah. Continue reading
Am I Married, or Not?
In the United States and around much of the world, the institution of marriage is recognized and promoted by providing married couple with specific benefits and rights regarding their spouse. These rights include the right to inherit, the right to … Continue reading
Preparation – It’s Easier Than You Think!
As with many new undertakings in life, when you’ve decided to begin planning your estate, it’s easy to be left feeling overwhelmed, intimidated, and wondering where to start. Aside from finding an estate planning attorney, knowing what information you’ll need … Continue reading
The State of Your Estate!
An “estate”, what’s that? An estate is the sum of a particular person’s assets. This includes legal rights, interests in property, and money, minus all liabilities. The term “estate” is commonly used in reference to what a person owns when … Continue reading
Small Business . . . Not Small Potatoes
Many people dream of owning their own business . . . and it’s a good thing. According to to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics small businesses (defined as those with 1-49 employees) typically accounts for just as much U.S. … Continue reading
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