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A will is a set of instructions that goes into effect after you pass away. It says who gets your things and who handles the process. It still goes through probate, the court process that carries out your wishes.

A trust is a legal container that can hold your things while you are alive and after. With a revocable living trust, you stay in control and can change it anytime. Because the trust owns the assets, they often skip probate when you pass away.

A will is simpler and costs less up front. A trust costs more to set up but can save your family time, money, and court steps later. Many people use both: a trust for most assets and a pour-over will as a backup.

The right choice depends on your home, your family, and what you own. A free consultation helps us look at your situation and give you a clear recommendation.

An LLC, or limited liability company, is a common way to run a small business. It separates your personal things from your business, so a problem with the business usually does not put your home or savings at risk.

An LLC can make sense if you have paying clients, sign contracts, hire people, or worry that something could go wrong. It also makes taxes and recordkeeping cleaner.

You might not need one yet if you are just testing an idea with no income or risk. But once you take on real clients or risk, the protection is usually worth the modest cost to set up.

Setting up an LLC is more than filing a form. You also want an operating agreement and good records. We set up the entity and the paperwork that keeps the protection in place.

If you pass away without a will or trust in Utah, the state's rules decide who gets your things. This is called intestate succession. The rules follow a set order, starting with your spouse and children.

If you are married, your spouse generally receives a large share. If you have children, they may share in parts of your estate. If you have no spouse or children, the law looks to parents, siblings, and then more distant relatives.

Without a will, you also do not get to choose who handles your estate or who cares for your minor children. A court makes those choices based on the law and the facts at the time.

A simple will fixes most of this. It lets you name your beneficiaries, your personal representative, and guardians for your children. A free consultation is an easy way to get started.