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Is creating a trust the best option to protect my assets before a divorce in Utah? If yes, should I have my trust before or after the divorce? What options I have to minimize the loss of my assets in Utah?
answered on Nov 17, 2023
If you are already married, the only way a Trust might help is if both of you sign an irrevocable trust, permanently giving up your asset. For example, the irrevocable trust could give the asset to your children. Once you both sign it, you no longer have control over the asset, so neither of you... View More 
I work for insurance company, and I have Covid long haulers. I have an accommodation oh file to address my disability. I have some difficulty with cognition at times. I have done better recently and continue to improve with treatment. But my doctor states I will never be like I was before Covid. I... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
In Utah, employees with disabilities, including those caused by COVID long haulers, are protected under both state and federal laws. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. This includes making adjustments to... View More
We have a contract that has been breeched by the other party. We are considering doing binding mediation instead of arbitration because it seems to be less expensive and faster. The other party offered to do a mediation, but maybe not a binding mediation. If we did a binding mediation would we... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. But it would be difficult for ANY attorney to answer your question without knowing more details about the matter, the strength of each party's position, viable defenses, and the rules of the proceeding. Good luck
My sister and I went on a trip to Oregon. I paid roughly 600 for the lodging and she paid about 240 for the rental vehicle. Not even 24 hours later she left me in Oregon. I was forced to pay for a rental car, stuck in lodging that was paid for 2 people, and lyft fees in order to pick up the vehicle... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2023
A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I hope you're able to find a friendly solution here. One option might be looking into whether this falls under your local court system's small claims part. Most small claims courts have online resources that... View More
They have not fulfilled their end of the contract and now owe me $12,000. They are no longer answering my messages and I would like to get this money back as soon as possible.
answered on Nov 21, 2022
You will first need to look to the contract provisions to see what they say about arbitration. If the other party is nonresponsive, then you could likely set up the arbitrator, give them notice of the time and place of arbitration and if they don't show up then the arbitrator can give you a... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2021
Your best answer depends on a few things that an attorney would need to discuss with you. If you don't have a copy of the Trust, you need help proving your authority as the Trustee. If you are the creator of the Trust, you can always sign an updated version of the Trust. If you are an heir and... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2020
A Utah attorney could advise best, as this is something that could be governed by state health care and privacy laws. But you await an answer for four weeks. As a general matter, without regard to jurisdiction, it could depend on the terms in any kind of informed consent documents you signed, the... View More
I am purchasing a home and have the mortgage, and purchase contract under only my name. I have been in a relationship for 11 years with the same women - she is contributing 5% towards our 15% down-payment.10% coming from me. All mortgage payments made will come from a bank account solely under my... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2020
This calls for a tenancy in common agreement. A good real estate attorney can help you with this.
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