Utah Estate Planning Basics
WHAT IS AN ESTATE? An estate is comprised of the assets and liabilities left by a person at death.[mfn]Merriam-Webster, Estate. […]
Utah Civil Law Procedures
HOW IS CIVIL LAW DIFFERENT FROM CRIMINAL LAW? The criminal system is the system that deals with individuals’ offenses against
Testamentary Capacity
Nobody wants to think about the end of their life. Unfortunately, nobody lives forever. There are ways to ensure one’s
Roe v. Wade Overturned
According to a study performed in 2017 by the American Journal of Public Health, nearly one in four (i.e., 25%)
Common Questions Regarding Powers of Attorney
1. What is a power of attorney? Nobody wants to think about getting injured or becoming incapacitated. However, accidents do
Utah Criminal Law Procedures
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE ARRESTED? Any run-in with the law can be nerve-wracking. It can be overwhelming
Attorney vs. Paralegal
WHAT IS A PARALEGAL? A paralegal is professionally trained to assist attorneys in various legal capacities. While a paralegal can
Civil Rights Violations
WHAT ARE CIVIL RIGHTS? In the United States of America, you have civil rights, as does everyone in the country.
Ketamine Laws in Utah
WHAT IS KETAMINE? Ketamine can be used in—and it has been proven to be significantly helpful for—treating major depression and
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
WHAT IS THE INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS? The tort (wrongful act) of intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) occurs
Need an Ex Parte Motion? What is an Ex Parte Motion?
What Does Ex Parte Mean? Ex parte is Latin for “from one party.”[mfn]https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/ex_parte[/mfn] An ex parte motion is a motion