Bicknell Estate Planning Lawyers

Kathie is a past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Utah State Bar, and is currently one of only three attorneys in the state of Utah to have earned her specialist certification in Elder Law from the Board of Certification of the National Elder Law Foundation, the only elder law program accredited by the American Bar Association. She a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), ElderCounsel and the Salt Lake Estate Planning Counsel.

My passion in my career is helping families and small business owners, like myself, understand the legal issues that can create contention and misunderstanding between family members and business partners. When I can help my clients gain a solid understanding of these issues, and establish legal solutions to avoid such problems, I can leave work each day feeling satisfied.

Jeff is a founding member of Barney McKenna & Olmstead. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He obtained an Associates degree from Rick’s College where he graduated with high honors and was selected as a speaker at the graduation ceremonies. He received his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Nevada Las Vegas where he was honored as the American Bank of Commerce Outstanding Student in Economics and graduated with high honors. Jeff obtained his law degree from Brigham Young University where he was awarded a full three year scholarship, was named an Edwin M. Thomas scholar, and...

Jack Helgesen has spent his career winning big victories for the underdog for over 38 years. He has fought for injury victims as a state and national leader of the largest injury law associations. He has also won some of the largest settlements in Utah. Early in his career, Mr. Helgesen won one of the first million-dollar awards in a Utah medical malpractice trial. As a consumer trial lawyer, Jack Helgesen and his partners won one of the largest class-action cases in the history of Utah in the case of Brumley v. Utah Tax Commission. As an appellate lawyer, Jack...

Attorney Eric B. Barnes obtained his Bachelor's in Political Science in 1992, and his legal degree in 1995 from Brigham Young University. Mr. Barnes devotes his practice solely to estate planning and elder law, with special expertise in asset protection from the cost of long-term care and incapacity. Mr. Barnes was the 2010-2011 (and first full-term) Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Utah Bar. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and is one of only three attorneys in Utah certified as an elder law attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation...

Caleb's practice focuses on trusts & estates, which includes emphases in estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship, probate, estate litigation, trusts, wills, advance health care directives, powers of attorney. Aside from his work in the law, he enjoys playing Chess.com (@candor93), eating at Costa Vida, and hiking with his family and golden retriever.

Tom regularly counsels clients concerning estate planning, estate taxes, income taxes, business planning, and real estate transactions. Tom takes time to understand his client’s needs and goals, and then structures solutions. Tom is detail oriented and works to minimize risks to his clients. He is actively involved in the community in a wide range of activities including supporting a legal services program at the Senior Center in St. George, St. George Exchange Club, Southern Utah Estate Planning Council, Venture Scout Leader, and volunteering to support kids in the Dixie Junior Livestock Show. Education •Washburn University School of Law, Juris Doctorate...

Scott advises companies and individuals regarding business transactions and personal planning. Representative transactions include formation and operation of various business entities, private placement memorandums for fundraising, exempt securities, public company reporting and compliance, formation and qualification of charitable organizations, real estate transactions, asset protection strategies for individuals and businesses, wills, trusts and death tax planning, and settling and administering estates and trusts. Scott has represented natural resource companies, construction companies, multi-level marketing companies, small and large private estates, publicly supported charities with foreign operations, and clients with substantial offshore assets.

Scott Nickle taught English at Weber State University for four years before deciding to attend law school. He graduated from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 2006. He returned to Utah to work as an attorney for Helgesen, Houtz & Jones, the law firm he had interned for after his second year of law school. Scott Nickle specializes as a Family Law Attorney and Estate Planning Attorney. He deals will all types of family law such as Divorce, Child Custody, Surrogacy, etc. He has represented many clients with many different situations giving him the experience he needs to provide his...

Kristal Bowman-Carter is an experienced attorney licensed in California since 1996 and Utah since 2011. She practices in the areas of estate planning, LLC formation, probate, and probate and trust administration. She assists clients in planning their estates with revocable or irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, as well as other estate and tax planning strategies. She also helps clients with the administration of the estate of their loved ones. Kristal received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California, and her undergraduate degree in French with a minor in Political Science from California State University, Northridge....

I am an attorney in private practice since 1983 specializing in transactional law, including asset protection, business, estate planning, real estate, and wills and trusts.

C. Justin Cutler founded J.Cutler Law after realizing that the traditional practices of conventional law firms are not customer friendly. Justin seeks to change that by offering simple, flat-fee pricing and 100% money back satisfaction guarantees.

Ken Prigmore owns Prigmore Law and has been licensed in Utah since 2006. His focus is on Wills, Trusts and Probates. Ken is careful to give his clients pressure-free options and advice. When he isn't at work, you can usually find him spending time with his family. Their favorite local vacation spot is St. George, Utah.

Practice is focused on Elder Law issues with a special focus on probate and trust litigation, including the appointment of a guardian and conservator - contested and uncontested - and Medicaid consultations, including guardianship and conservator appointments; personal representative appointments in a probate estate; drafting a will or a trust; drafting power of attorney; drafting advance health care directive, general estate documents.

Hi! I have been an attorney for over 18 years and have practiced in a wide variety of areas. Now, I have narrowed down my areas of practice to help individuals with their estate planning to minimize conflict as the estate is administered as they want it done without any unnecessary expenses or hassle to their beneficiaries. I also offer business transaction services to individuals or businesses whether just starting out or well established. Find more at wattslawutah.com

Adam is a member of WealthCounsel, the Utah Valley Estate Planning Council, the Estate Planning Section of the Utah State Bar, and the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils which allows him to provide Utah families the best estate planning services. Adam received both his Juris Doctor and MBA degrees from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Adam received a bachelor of arts in communication (emphasizing in public relations) from Brigham Young University-Idaho. His foremost desire with his profession and life is to make a difference in the lives of those with whom he comes in contact....

Roger Henriksen employs his background in accounting and over thirty-five years in law to help clients achieve their business objectives. Specializing in real property, land use planning and zoning, and construction law, he is continuously recognized by his peers and clients for outstanding customer service and innovative solutions.

Roger has extensive experience representing public and private owners, developers and contractors in a variety of industries in matters involving acquisition and development, construction, partnering relationships, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. His extensive experience with real estate development, land use planning and entitlements, service, supply and transportation contracts, joint ventures, acquisitions and...

Elliot P. Smith is a licensed attorney and a certified public accountant with the law firm Pearson, Butler, & Carson, PLLC. His legal practice includes business, estate planning, and taxation.

I have a diverse set of skills that will enable me to properly evaluate your claims. I have worked in the energy industry, insurance industry, and small business community. I am committed to providing the best legal advice possible and helping my clients achieve maximum results.

Paul R Maxfield practices estate planning law. As an estate planning attorney Paul drafts estate planning documents including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Gun Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Asset Protection Trusts, and other estate planning documents. Paul formerly served as the President of the Utah Valley Estate Planning Council, an organization of professionals who provide services relating to Estate Planning.

With 20 years of tax and transaction planning for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and individuals, Mr. Rock advises new and established business on tax matters as well as corporate governance operations and transactions, new business formations, mergers and acquisitions, transfers, employment matters, contracts, joint ventures and real estate transactions.

Utah attorney Stephen Howard is an experienced trial lawyer, negotiator, advocate, and legal adviser. His courtroom successes have included jury trials, appellate work, motion practice, and more. His abilities as a negotiator and problem solver have contributed to positive outcomes for clients outside the courtroom as well. Mr. Howard practices as part of Stone River Law, PLLC, a firm that provides top-quality legal services in areas of criminal defense, estate planning, and adoptions.

Andrew Lillywhite advises clients in the areas of business law, contracts, estate planning, probate and estate administration, real property law, tax law, and water law. He focuses on protecting client assets, avoiding probate, and minimizing income, employment, gift, and estate taxes.

Prior to coming to Hillyard, Anderson & Olsen, Andrew practiced in a Salt Lake City firm in the areas of tax, estate, and business law. He has successfully represented large agricultural operations, other lawyers, CPAs, doctors, dentists, corporate executives, board members, construction companies, and other business owners and individuals in their business and estate planning needs. He has worked with...

Greg is the managing partner of Guardian Law, LLC. He has a national practice with prior and current cases in 17 states. In addition to Guardian Law’s main function assisting with estate planning and asset protection, Gregory’s practice centers on national and local Advertising and Marketing compliance and litigation. In particular, Gregory’s practice focuses on advising clients in all aspects of television advertisements, direct-to-consumer marketing, telemarketing, and e-commerce, including trial litigation, appellate litigation, alternate dispute resolution, and the assessment of potential Marketing opportunities or risks a client may face.

Stephen K Harris established his first law practice in Irvine, California in 1988 and later in Hurricane, Utah in 1993. He continues as a member of both the California State Bar and the Utah Bar. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University and his Juris Doctor degree (with scholastic merit) from Western State University, Fullerton, California in 1987. He served on the editorial board of the Western State University Law Review. After moving to Utah, he was appointed to the Hurricane City Planning Commission serving five years as a commissioner and one year as vice-chairman. He...

I am the founder and owner of Saint George Estate Law, an estate planning law firm located in the downtown area of St. George, Utah. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, I graduated from Brigham Young University and University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I have lived all over the United States and served my community proudly as a law enforcement officer. I am a devoted father of two boys and volunteer as a basketball coach. I enjoy all sports and play basketball, golf and pickleball.
My mission, as well as that of the firm, is...

Michael Houtz graduated from BYU in 1984 with a B.A. degree in European studies. Before returning to BYU where he received his J.D. Law degree in 1989, he received a masters degree in French Studies from New York University. After graduating law school, he served as a clerk for the Arizona Court of appeals. He then returned to Utah and started his career working as an attorney for Helgesen, Houtz & Jones in Ogden in 1991. The firm made him a partner in 1996. Michael Houtz is one of the best Social Security Disability lawyers in the state of Utah. It...

I am a sole practitioner who answers her own phone and makes her own appointments. If you hire me, you will always be working with me, not an associate or paralegal. My primary concern is providing the information you need to make important decisions -- call anytime for a free consultation and never sign anything without reading it carefully, first! I am licensed in Utah, Idaho, New York and California. With the exception of California, I have lived and practiced law in each of these jurisdictions.

Lonn is a Utah native who became a lawyer when he realized that well-meaning, well-trained lawyers could be forces for good in the world. Lonn earned his B.S. from the University of Utah in geography with a minor in mathematics. He earned his law degree (cum laude) from Brigham Young University in 1997. Lonn then earned a master of laws degree (with merit) from the London School of Economics and Political Science in international business law. Lonn has had many opportunities to help clients with situations that are unusual and complex—including bankruptcy disputes, brain injuries, breach of contract, business relationship liability, business...

Admitted in Idaho and Utah. AV rated attorney (Martindale Hubbel). Admitted to Utah State Bar in 1979 and Idaho State Bar in 2016. U.S. District Court, District of Utah (1981); U.S District Court of Idaho (2016); U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1997); U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (1983); U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1983); U.S. Tax Court (1980); U.S. Supreme Court (1984); Cache County Bar Assoc. (1980 – present); American Bar Association – ABA (1980 – 1992).