Even so-called amicable divorces cause a great deal of stress. Along with worries about your changing financial status, there are also emotional and mental issues you must face. Navigating this process can be challenging, but it is possible to do so while keeping...
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Dealing with custody during the holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many parents in Utah look forward to having time off work that allows them to spend more time with their kids. Yet for many, their holiday parenting time is often impacted by a child custody agreement. Indeed, according to the...
What are the benefits of making out a will?
You might wonder if it is worth it to make out a last will and testament. Some people who have small estates or modest wealth might feel they can get by without one. However, a will is an important document to have, and not just because it deals with who will receive...
When should you include a Special Needs Trust in your estate plan?
Children with special needs require a different kind of responsibility from their parents. Even as a child with special needs reaches adulthood, you will need to provide continuing care and support. According to Forbes, parents should use estate planning as a tool to...
Protective and restraining orders in Utah
When a relationship involves abuse, one spouse may have to take legal steps to gain protection from threats and violence. Utah courts offer various protective orders to restrict contact from the violent or threatening person. Protective orders are not the same as...
A divorce later in life is often financially complicated
Ending a marriage after the age of 50 is a life-changing event for anyone, but especially for spouses who may not be up to speed on financial matters. Taking time to understand your current financial situation may help you bring a picture of life after divorce into...
Updating your estate plan after a divorce
When you divorce your spouse, there are many aspects of your life that undergo immediate changes. However, your estate plan is not one of them. Even if your divorce is amicable, you probably do not want your ex-spouse to receive the same benefits or have the...
How can gray divorce affect your health?
People over the age of 50 do not have the highest divorce rate of any age demographic. However, according to U.S. News and World Report, people over the age of 50 have seen the greatest increase in divorce rates over the past 30 years. This raises a significant health...
When should you update your estate plan?
As a resident of Utah, you are already ahead of the curve if you have an estate plan written. But you cannot just write an estate plan and have that be the end of it. Instead, you must update it often. But when should you update it? Are there certain times in your...
Is it time to add powers of attorney to your estate plan?
Perhaps an accident that left you with a serious injury gave you a scare. What if you had become totally incapacitated? You would gain peace of mind by establishing powers of attorney. These essential estate planning tools can address both your healthcare and...