by Megan Fowles | Sep 6, 2024 | Estate Planning - Wills & Trusts
What is a Durable Power of Attorney A Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) is a legal document that lets you give someone you trust, the agent, the power to make decisions on your behalf, even if you become incapacitated. You, as the principal, decide how much authority...
by Megan Fowles | Sep 6, 2024 | Estate Planning - Wills & Trusts
What Is an Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD)? An Advance Health Care Directive combines two key legal tools: A Living Will – This document spells out your preferences for medical treatment if you’re in a terminal condition or permanently unconscious. Medical...
by Benjamin Keller | Aug 18, 2024 | Estate Planning - Wills & Trusts
While a living trust and a testamentary trust can perform many of the same functions, they do have key differences. A living trust is created during the grantor’s lifetime and can be used immediately to hold and manage assets on behalf of designated beneficiaries. A...
by Stephen Howard | Aug 2, 2024 | Estate Planning - Wills & Trusts
What happens if I waive the notice requirement in a probate case? By default, Utah courts require that notice be sent from the court to interested parties (heirs, beneficiaries, family, creditors, etc.) when a probate action is filed and when certain actions are taken...
by Megan Fowles | Jul 29, 2024 | Estate Planning - Wills & Trusts
Essential Insights for Your Estate Planning Creating a will is crucial in ensuring your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are taken care of after your passing. At Stone River Law, we aim to empower our clients with the knowledge they need to make informed...
by Megan Fowles | Jul 10, 2024 | Estate Planning - Wills & Trusts
In this fifth article of our series on probate in Utah, we will explore the differences between formal and informal probate. Understanding these two types of probate can help you choose the right process for managing a decedent’s estate. What is Informal Probate?...
