The Pros and Cons of Probate
In estate planning circles, the word “probate” often comes with a starkly negative connotation. Indeed, for many people — especially…
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3 Famous Pet Trust Cases and the Lessons We Can Learn from Them
Things don’t always go according to plan. On the other hand, sometimes pet owners can get a bit creative when…
Debt After Death: Why You Should Think About It When Estate Planning
If you carry debt, do not assume that your death or incapacity will make it automatically disappear. To the contrary,…
How to Choose a Trustee
When you establish a trust, you name someone to be the trustee. A trustee does what you do right now…
Integrating Community Property Trust Into Your Estate Planning
A well-crafted estate plan is comprised of many individual parts, and careful, trust-based estate planning is the best way to…
3 Ways Your Trust Can Help a Loved One With Mental Illness
When a loved one suffers from a mental illness, one small comfort can be knowing that your trust can take…
Nursing Services for a Relative and Social Security Earnings — Disability Attorney Serving Sandy, Utah
A retired in 1960 at age 62, the earliest date she could receive social security retirement benefits. At issue was…
Administration of an Estate and Social Security Earnings — Disability Attorney Serving Sandy, Utah
H died intestate (without a will) in 1958, leaving a hobby shop as his primary asset. His wife, W, was…
Room and Board and Social Security Benefits — Disability Attorney Serving Sandy, Utah
An owner/operator of a rooming house, R, provided rooms and laundry services for 15 customers. She herself occupied one of…
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act and Social Security Benefits — Disability Attorney Serving Sandy, Utah
C began receiving child’s social security insurance benefits in February 1948. He began working in November 1952, and reported this…