Estate Planning Is Not About What You Own... It's About What You Value.

Gun Trusts

While that is its primary purpose and benefit, there are other good reasons to use a gun trust to own and manage your firearms.

Trust Administration

Our objective is to complete the probate of the estate as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible so you receive your share of the assets as soon as possible.

Asset Protection

Whether you have a higher net worth or are in a high-liability profession, a domestic asset protection trust can help protect you and your family from lawsuits.

Medicaid Planning

We advise families about the care of themselves or their aging parents during an extended period of incapacity, typically during the years of fixed income following retirement.

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You need a plan designed specifically for you, your assets and your family

Alder Law Group specializes in drafting estate plans to meet your needs and to address your particular assets, then go the extra mile to ensure that the assets are properly coordinated with your plan. Far too often, we see estate plans fail to work as intended because of the failure to coordinate trust ownership of assets as opposed to joint ownership of assets with others and beneficiary designations on accounts, in addition to the failure of the documents to provide the direction necessary for a client’s particular situation or family dynamic.

You have a loved one who is declining in
health and capacity

We can help you secure the powers necessary to their direct health care and financial decisions, as well as create plans to ensure that the costs of long-term care can be covered without the forfeiture of their life savings or home. We can assist veterans in qualifying for additional benefits to assist with the costs of increased levels of care.

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You have experienced the loss of a loved one and need assistance with their affairs

Many clients struggle with the death of a parent or spouse and knowing exactly what to do in this time of extreme upheaval is a daunting task. We excel in helping you understand the requirements for administering the estate and affairs of those who have passed on.

You are a young professional who wants to ensure that family is protected

Close, personal experience has taught us that waiting until late in life to be organized can significantly magnify an already tragic event. Our law firm is thrilled to assist young families plan for the unexpected and put structures in place to protect, safeguard and secure their futures.

James P. Alder

Welcome to Alder Law Group

Salt Lake City Estate Planning Law Firm

Welcome to the Alder Law Group website! If you are considering options for estate planning, taking care of a loved one or are in need of probate/trust administration assistance, please look over the information provided here regarding the various legal services we provide. Our law firm is committed to helping you develop a personalized plan that fully addresses your goals, your needs and your situation.

It is our hope to be your go-to resource for estate planning and elder law questions. At Alder Law Group, we strive to maintain open channels of communication with clients to ensure that their plans will work as intended when they are needed most. If you have a question, don’t hesitate to ask and we’ll get you an answer.

Step 1: Book Your Initial Phone Call

During this complimentary 20-minute phone call, I will answer your questions, learn more about your planning needs, and determine the best way to move forward. Typically, this involves scheduling a consultation (Step 2).

Step 2: In-Person Consultation

My goal is to make this process as convenient and friendly as possible. I offer free, in-home consultations, and almost all of my clients opt to take advantage of this opportunity. I am happy to host the meeting though, if you prefer. I offer both daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. At this meeting, we will design a plan together that addresses all of your family’s goals.

Step 3: Review and Signing

Within a few weeks following our consultation, we will meet to review and sign your estate planning documents. This can also be done at your home or office, though we may also use my home office if that is your preference. I will answer all of your questions regarding the plan, and I will give you a primer regarding transferring assets or changing beneficiary designations as needed.

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"Excellent personal attention, and exceptional attention to detail."

"Jim came highly recommended for an FFA trust. He did a phenomenal job with mine and spent a great deal of time explaining everything to me so I completely understood. I’ll use them for all of my future needs."

"Excellent. Great to work with!"

"Excellent, timely services provided by a professional team of folks. Took over an hour to walk me through a trust I had requested their help with, and the time was well spent. Mr Alder could teach on the side, were he so inclined. He explained all the details to me and tied them together in a way that gave me the knowledge I needed to make "best" use of the trust."

"Highly recommend Jim for your NFA Trusts and Estate Planning."