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Monthly Archives: December 2019

Experienced Attorney | UT licensed

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Established AV-rated business, estate planning and litigation-focused law firm with offices in St. George, UT and Mesquite, NV is seeking a Utah-licensed attorney with 3-4 years’ of experience. Licensure in Nevada is a plus. Experience in sophisticated business/real estate/transactional law and civil litigation is preferred. Firm management experience is also a plus. We offer… Read More »

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Planning for Incapacity

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

In doing estate planning, it is essential to plan not only for death — but for life.

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Estate Planning for Blended Families

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Doing proper estate planning for a “yours, mine and ours” family presents many special challenges. This article sets forth problems and provides solutions for what spouses can do when addressing concerns related to blended families.

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Is a Living Trust Right for You?

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

The use of a revocable trust (sometimes referred to as a “living trust” or “family trust”) to plan one’s estate has become very popular. Despite the popularity of the revocable trust, revocable trusts are not without their potential problems.

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Trust Disputes vs. Probate

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

A will or living trust may also create a separate trust when one spouse dies, in order to shield up a significant portion of the estate from later estate taxes. Such trusts are designed to save money by avoiding probate fees and delays, and by deferring or reducing estate taxes.