When you own property, you probably feel strongly about how you should be allowed to use the property. You also feel strongly about how your neighbors use their property since their use can significantly impact the value and enjoyment you get from what you own. Determining where one person’s rights end and another’s begins is…
When setting up an estate to care for your loved ones, your friends and family and your favorite charities, don’t forget your pets. This is especially true if you have a pet that is likely to outlive you and you want to ensure they continue to receive a high standard of care. Both Utah and…
Businesses are run off contracts. These range from agreements to rent a building, non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts, licensing agreements, supplier agreements, and many, many more. So it’s important to be clear on who has the authority to bind the company to a contract and the extent of their authority to do so. Business Contract Basics…
Your business is likely an important part of your asset structure and is a key consideration in making an estate plan. Your family, business partners, employees, and customers will appreciate that you made an effort to ensure their success moving onward. While not something most business owners want to think about, considering the succession plan…
While you might expect to receive a subpoena if you’re a party to a lawsuit, you may be surprised when you receive one out of the blue. However, subpoena’s are often used to collect information related to a lawsuit from others who may have access to relevant information Subpoena to Appear and Testify If you…
When you make an estate plan, you’re writing down what you want to happen once you’re no longer around to make those decisions. However, it is possible to be physically or mentally incapacitated and no longer capable of managing your own affairs. A well-drafted estate plan takes into account these situations as well, providing guidance…
There are two types of witnesses that frequently appear in a trial: fact witnesses and expert witnesses. A fact witness speaks to their firsthand knowledge of a specific event. An expert witness, on the other hand, offers their opinion on the information based on their specific expertise in a certain area. Experts are often used…
When you go to meet with an attorney to make an estate plan, they will likely talk to you about a number of other documents that you need to help you prepare for the different circumstances life throws at you. One of these is a power of attorney. There are many different types of POA…
If you’re involved in a lawsuit, you may wonder about settling the dispute before it moves forward. There are a number of good reasons to settle as well as reasons to litigate, so before making any decision, make sure you talk to your business litigation attorney about the specific facts of your case. However, as…
Sometimes, the family of an individual will challenge the will that is presented to the court. This challenge can happen for a variety of reasons. The family may feel that the will was made when the person was no longer mentally competent, leaving significant gifts to individuals who would not be their natural heirs or…