Utah Probate Attorneys

Your loved one may reach the point they are unable to physically or emotionally be responsible for their own affairs. It may be they cannot take care of their own physical well-being, or that they simply cannot take care of their financial affairs. It is important to make sure your loved one will continue to be cared for even when he or she may not have the ability to do so independently. If this is the case with your loved one, an appropriate individual made petition the court to be named as a guardian and/or conservator. A guardian helps an individual care for their physical well-being while a conservator helps an individual handle their financial affairs. By appointing a guardian and/or conservator, you are providing your loved one with the assistance of someone who cares in order to help them handle day to day matters and to make important legal decisions. In some situations, multiple guardians or conservators may be appointed.

Providing proof of the individual’s inability to care for their own needs may require an evaluation by a professional. If the individual does not require a full guardian or conservator, they may appoint one with limited authority. Guardians and conservators may also be assigned to take responsibility for a child in the unfortunate event their primary caregivers pass away.

At Burton Attorneys at Law, our attorneys focus only on issues surrounding the well being of your family. We understand the sensitive nature that guardianship and conservatorship matters require and we can help you through the process of appointing the best guardian or conservator to assist with your loved one’s needs. Contact us to schedule an appointment with an attorney to discuss guardianship for your loved one today.

BURTON LAW FIRM PRACTICE AREAS

Divorce

Going through a divorce is difficult for everyone involved. Our goal is to help our clients navigate their divorce case with knowledge and compassion so they can focus on their family.

Paternity

We have assisted and successfully represented numerous clients dealing with paternity issues. Because of our experience dealing with a wide range of paternity-related cases, we can assist clients whether or not they claim to be the father of the child.

Custody & Parent Time

Whether you have a custody battle resulting from an ongoing divorce, or if you’re an unmarried parent fighting for custody of a child, the attorneys at Burton Attorneys at Law have the experience to handle your case.

Child Support

In Utah, by law, every child is entitled to the support of both parents, whether the parents are married or not. Although Utah law provides child support guidelines used by the courts to calculate a parent’s base child support obligation.

Modifications

Simply stated, mediation is a non-binding forum for a divorcing couple to work out the terms of their divorce with the help of a trained mediation specialist. The only requirement of mediation is that a party attend and make a good faith effort at resolution.

Mediation

We recommend attending mediation with the help of a legal professional. Mediators are neutral parties who cannot give legal advice. Mediation will involve the discussion relating to all your divorce issues including real estate and personal property issues, division of financial assets (401k, stocks, bonds, etc.)

Step parent adoption

Step-parents often develop a strong bond of love and affection with a stepchild. As a loving figure in a step child’s life, it may be in everyone’s best interests for a step parent to seek an adoption and make the relationship legal.

Probate

When a family member, friend or loved one passes away, his or her estate may have to go through a court process referred to as probate. This is the process whereby the Court appoints an individual, or sometimes multiple individuals, to gather, manage, and ultimately distribute the assets of the one who passed away.

alimony

There is no set formula to determine when, or if, a party should receive alimony (spousal support) from a divorcing spouse. In determining alimony the courts will consider the needs of the party requesting alimony, the ability of that party to provide for his or her own needs, and the ability of the other divorcing party to pay alimony.

Family Law

At Burton Law Firm, our family law attorneys have extensive experience assisting clients through all areas of family law. By leveraging the combination of skill with years of experience, our attorneys will do everything in their power to achieve the outcome desired by their clients.

Division Of Retirement

When a Court grants a decree of divorce, it will also address the parties’ rights with respect to the assets they acquired during their marriage. This includes retirement assets, such as 401(k) accounts, IRAs, and pensions.

Guardianship

A guardian helps an individual care for their physical well-being while a conservator helps an individual handle their financial affairs. By appointing a guardian and/or conservator, you are providing your loved one with the assistance of someone who cares in order to help them handle day to day matters and to make important legal decisions.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP, CONTACT US TODAY

Contact us today for a consultation with an attorney. During the meeting, you will be advised of your options as well as the cost of pursuing each option that you have. To more efficiently serve you, we encourage you to organize pertinent documents before your initial consultation if possible.

3785 Harrison Boulevard #1
Ogden, Utah 84403

(877) 447-9997 (Toll Free)
(801) 393-1106

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To discuss your case with an attorney, call local (801) 393-1106 toll free (877) 447-9997 or fill out the contact form below. Our office is conveniently located in Ogden, Utah and we serve the entire Wasatch Front. Hablamos español.