Protecting Weber County families with comprehensive wills, trusts, and estate plans
Comprehensive estate planning for Ogden area families and businesses
Create a legally valid will that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Protect your family from uncertainty and potential disputes.
Establish revocable or irrevocable trusts to protect assets, avoid probate, and provide for your beneficiaries efficiently. Essential for Weber County homeowners.
Plan for the future of your Ogden area business. We help with ownership transfer, buy-sell agreements, and ensuring your business continues after you.
Designate someone you trust to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.
Ensure your medical wishes are honored with advance health care directives and living wills. Appoint a health care power of attorney you trust.
Protect your Weber County home and investment properties. Structure ownership to avoid probate and minimize taxes when transferring to heirs.
For most Weber County families, their home is their largest asset. Without proper estate planning, your home must go through Utah probate court - a process that can take 6-12 months and cost your family thousands of dollars. A living trust allows your home to transfer immediately to your beneficiaries, avoiding probate entirely.
Weber County has a growing population of retirees and those approaching retirement. Estate planning at this stage involves protecting retirement accounts, planning for potential long-term care needs, and ensuring your spouse is provided for. We help you coordinate your estate plan with your retirement planning.
Ogden and Weber County are home to thousands of small businesses. If you own a business, you need a succession plan that addresses what happens to the business when you retire or pass away. We help with buy-sell agreements, ownership transfer structures, and protecting both your business and your family.
Many Weber County families include stepchildren, children from prior marriages, or other complex family situations. Estate planning for blended families requires careful attention to ensure all family members are treated according to your wishes while avoiding potential conflicts.
Understanding the local probate process
Probate matters for Weber County residents are handled by Utah's 2nd District Court in Ogden. When someone passes away without a trust, their estate goes through probate, which involves:
The probate process typically takes 6-12 months for straightforward estates. Complex estates or those with disputes can take significantly longer. Court costs, attorney fees, and personal representative fees can reduce the value of what your heirs receive.
The most effective way to avoid probate in Weber County is to establish a living trust. Assets held in a trust pass directly to your beneficiaries without court involvement. This means faster access to assets, lower costs, and privacy for your family.
Estate planning services throughout the Ogden area
County seat and largest city in Weber County
Second largest city in Weber County
Growing community south of downtown Ogden
Family-friendly community north of Ogden
Also serving: Pleasant View, Harrisville, Farr West, Plain City, Marriott-Slaterville, Washington Terrace, Riverdale, Uintah, and West Haven.
Common estate planning questions from Weber County residents
Estate planning costs in Ogden and Weber County vary based on your needs. A simple will costs less than a comprehensive estate plan including trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your specific situation and get an accurate quote.
If you own a home in Weber County, a living trust can help your family avoid probate when you pass away. Without a trust, your home must go through Utah probate court, which can take 6-12 months and cost thousands in legal fees. A trust allows for immediate transfer to your beneficiaries.
Probate for Weber County residents is handled by Utah's 2nd District Court located in Ogden. The process typically takes 6-12 months for straightforward estates. With proper estate planning, including a living trust, your family can often avoid probate entirely.
A comprehensive Utah estate plan typically includes: a last will and testament, a living trust (to avoid probate), a financial power of attorney, a healthcare power of attorney, a living will or advance directive, and HIPAA authorization forms. The specific documents you need depend on your family situation and assets.
Business succession planning is essential for Weber County business owners. We help you create a plan that addresses who will run the business, how ownership transfers, buy-sell agreements with partners, and how to minimize estate taxes. This ensures your business continues operating smoothly and your family receives its full value.
Schedule your free estate planning consultation today