Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Planning Attorneys in Utah
The Astill Law Firm has dedicated over 35 years to helping clients protect their assets, families, and legacies through comprehensive legal solutions. Our practice focuses on estate planning, asset protection, and business formation, guided by a commitment to personalized service and legal excellence. We specialize in crafting wills, trusts, and probate strategies that ensure clients' wishes are honored while minimizing tax burdens and administrative costs. Our team combines deep expertise in tax law, business succession planning, and elder law to create tailored solutions for individuals and professionals facing complex legal challenges.With a proven track record of assisting over 3,000 clients in safeguarding more than $1 billion in assets, we prioritize transparency, ethical standards, and community service. Our attorneys maintain active roles in professional organizations and legislative committees, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of evolving legal landscapes. By integrating cutting-edge strategies with time-tested principles, we empower clients to navigate life's uncertainties with confidence and clarity.
Services
Estate Planning
Asset Protection
Business Formation
Trust Administration
Probate Court
Elder Law
Tax Planning
Guardianship Services
Wealth Preservation
Health Care Directives
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of specialized experience in estate planning and asset protection
- AV-rated attorneys with Martindale-Hubbell recognition for legal excellence
- Personalized service with proven strategies for wealth preservation
- Comprehensive approach integrating tax, business, and probate law
- Active community involvement and legislative engagement in legal matters
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
- Utah's Legal Elite
- Avvo 10.0 Rating
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create legally sound frameworks to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored. We specialize in wills, trusts, and healthcare directives that minimize probate challenges while maximizing tax efficiency. Clients receive customized strategies to transfer wealth securely to future generations.
Asset Protection
We design comprehensive asset protection plans using LLCs, trusts, and legal structures to shield personal and business assets from litigation risks. Our approach balances immediate protection needs with long-term wealth preservation goals for professionals and business owners facing elevated liability risks.
Business Formation
We guide entrepreneurs through optimal business entity selection including S-corps, C-corps, and LLCs. Our services ensure proper legal foundations that minimize personal liability while aligning with clients' tax planning and growth objectives for sustainable business operations.
Trust Administration
Our trust administration services provide ongoing management solutions for living trusts and supplemental needs trusts. We help clients maintain control over asset distribution while ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations and beneficiary requirements.
Probate Court
We represent clients in probate court proceedings for trust and estate administration. Our expertise streamlines the legal process of asset distribution while resolving potential conflicts through experienced legal advocacy and documentation management.
People
Dennis M. Astill
Founding Attorney
With over 30 years of legal experience, Dennis M. Astill specializes in estate planning and asset protection. Former president of Strong & Hanni PC, he has helped clients preserve over $1 billion in assets while maintaining active roles in legal education and community service.
Questions
What estate planning documents are essential for most families?
Wills, living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives form the foundation of comprehensive estate plans that protect assets and family interests.
How does asset protection benefit medical professionals?
Medical professionals benefit from customized asset protection strategies that shield personal wealth from malpractice litigation risks through legal structures like LLCs and irrevocable trusts.
What business entity options provide best liability protection?
LLCs and corporations offer strong liability protection while allowing tax flexibility. Our attorneys help clients choose structures balancing asset protection with operational and tax considerations.
How can I avoid probate court proceedings?
Properly structured living trusts and beneficiary designations enable asset transfer outside probate, maintaining privacy and reducing administrative costs for heirs.
What special considerations exist for business owner succession planning?
Business succession planning requires integrated strategies addressing ownership transfer, tax implications, and ongoing operations through buy-sell agreements and specialized trust arrangements.
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