Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning & other Legal Topics

A great resource for estate planning is the NOLO website: http://www.nolo.com/
Nolo was started by a group of lawyers who felt you shouldn't have to pay hundreds of dollars to get competent legal information and advice. In addition to selling books (the real thing and e-books) on a wide range of legal topics, the Nolo website provides an amazing amount of free information. For most people with simple lives (and not a string of ex-spouses with kids) you can write your own will for a fraction of the cost of what an attorney would charge. A great thing about the Nolo resources is they are very careful to alert you to situations where you really do need to consult an attorney. Their materials are well written in a lively manner and with a sense of humor. Check them out. Even if you are convinced you need a lawyer, you can save hundreds of dollars by educating yourself and preparing before you meet with an attorney.

Utah Legal Guide for those 55 and Older

Seniors and their children should check out "Navigating Your Rights: The Utah Legal Guide for those 55 and Older" produced by the Utah Department of Human Services. You can download the book and find other resources for seniors at: http://legalguide55.utah.gov/

Utah Elder Rights Resource Booklet

The Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services publishes this resource booklet which is a preview of the upcoming book Navigating Your Rights: The Utah Legal Guide to Those 55 and Over. "Navigating Your Rights is a highly practical and straight talking book that navigates you through legal topics that are important to those 55 and over living in Utah. In question and answer format this book guides you to the right
information for your situation. In it you will discover how to:
• avoid scams
• recognize and prevent elder
abuse
• navigate social security
• get grandparent visitation rights
• express your end-of-life wishes
• prepare a will
• choose a quality long-term care facility
• determine when you do and do not need an attorney
• protect yourself against financial exploitation
• find out what Medicare does and does not cover
• and much more"
 http://www.hsdaas.utah.gov/pdf/utah-elder-rights-booklet.pdf