In an effort to keep abreast of water, water law, and water rights, I listen regularly to David T. McGimpsey, host of the Water Values Podcast. An attorney with Bigham Greenebaum Doll, David does water law, among other things. In his podcast, he interviews water experts and professionals from all walks of life–engineers, lawyers, hydrologists, water […]
As readers of this blog will remember, I posted a short piece about the news that Prince died without a will. To quote from that very brief article: Something tells me this will neither go smoothly nor end well. Well, look who’s a genius: Lawyers battle for control of late pop star Prince’s estate. Veteran entertainment […]
A power of attorney gives someone else–the agent–the power to act in place of the person granting the power–the principal. A durable power of attorney is a power that continues even after the principal becomes incapacitated, hence the adjective “durable.” If you or your attorney is drafting a power of attorney in Utah or any […]
Briefly, creating a conservation easement can allow you to receive good by doing good. Consider creating one on your property to protect “natural, scenic, or open space values of [that] real property, assuring its availability for agricultural, forest, recreational or open space use, protecting natural resources, maintaining or enhancing air or water quality, or preserving the […]
You and your spouse have decided you need to do some estate planning, and you’re finally sitting down with an attorney to do same. He or she starts talking about a will for you and a will for your spouse. A trust for you and a trust for your spouse. And a . . . […]
The Federalist Society has a short video up titled, Drone regulation: Commercial v. Recreational use? that you may want to watch, especially if you’re, well, flying drones. It’s short. Just over 2 minutes. Enjoy.