Trust Administration & Probate Attorney

Cummings Law Firm is Based in Woods Cross, UT, Available to Residents of Centerville, North Salt Lake & Surrounding Communities

Most people who understand probate court prefer to avoid it. Probate is done publicly and can be a lengthy and costly process. A fully funded trust can avoid probate all together. Give us a call to discuss your options.

• Probate
• Special Needs
• Asset Protection
• Asset Management

Mr. Cummings has assisted numerous individuals and families in administering their trusts. Whether it’s transferring assets to a trust, consulting with the trustee on distributing trust assets, or consulting with all parties when disputes arise, Mr. Cummings is available and an expert at making sure that the trust you create serves the purposes you intended.

There are many types of trusts available, which are used to avoid all of your assets having to go through probate and to keep the affairs of your estate private and confidential. They also allow you to take advantage of certain tax adjustments and minimize estate taxes. In a similar way to a Will, they make sure your assets are used and distributed the way you wish them to be after your death. They also simplify management of your estate in the event that you become disabled and protect your assets from creditors and future ex-spouses of your beneficiaries.

In addition to working with trusts, Mr. Cummings is experienced in all aspects of probate law. Probate is the court-supervised process that validates your will and gives your executor authority to carry out the management and distribution of your estate. If your estate is relatively small and uncomplicated without controversies, then probate can be a quick, fairly inexpensive proceeding. Often however, the probate process can be lengthy and expensive, chewing up the value of your estate while your assets sit in legal limbo.