When a person dies, the state needs a way to transfer the person’s property to their heirs. That process is known as probate in Utah and the rest of the U.S. Probate can be a straightforward and efficient process if the deceased person had an estate plan in place. However, if there was no estate plan or even a will, … Read More
What Age Should You Start Estate Planning?
Our Utah estate planning attorneys get a lot of questions about things related to estate planning. Do I need a will? Do young families need an estate plan? What age should you start estate planning? We have answered all of these questions many times. But today, we will focus on the last one. What Age Should You Start Estate Planning … Read More
Do Young Families Need a Will in Utah?
At Henriksen & Henriksen, we offer a full range of estate planning services for young Utah families. Probably the service young families ask us about most is writing a will. In fact, questions about wills are the main questions we hear from young families. Do young families need a will? Yes! We believe that, at the very least, every young … Read More
Benefits of Estate Planning for Young Families
Starting and growing a family is a full-time job. It’s no wonder that many families don’t start thinking about estate planning until they are well-established. Some only begin considering estate planning well after their kids are grown and gone. As a family-run Utah law firm, we understand the challenges of family life well. But as estate planning attorneys, we encourage … Read More
Henriksen and Henriksen: Utah Attorneys for over 60 years
Experience matters when it comes to personal injury, family law and divorce, real estate, general litigation, and estate law in Utah. That’s why the legal professionals at Henriksen & Henriksen are proud to be a third-generation owned and operated law firm, helping people and businesses in Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, Holladay, Davis County, and the state of Utah with … Read More
Representing Yourself In A Legal Matter Is Usually A Bad Idea
The attorneys at Henriksen & Henriksen often encounter questions or situations concerning individuals representing themselves in legal matters instead of hiring an attorney. You may have heard the adage attributed to Abraham Lincoln that a person “who represents himself in court has a fool for a client.” It has been our experience that people who hire an attorney get better … Read More
What Sets Henriksen & Henriksen Apart?
What make us so different? Henriksen & Henriksen is not your typical law firm. Henriksen & Henriksen is a full-service litigation firm that was founded in 1950. The attorneys at Henriksen & Henriksen take pride in helping real people who encounter difficult situations. We are small enough to provide efficient and personal service while being experienced enough to handle a … Read More
What Information Will My Attorney Need For My Case?
New clients often ask what documents and other information an Attorney will need at the outset of their case. The general answer is anything that may be helpful or relevant to your matter should be reviewed by your attorney. The specific answer concerning what documents to obtain at the outset of your case depends on what type of case you … Read More