Perhaps at no other time have people questioned banking — and banking institutions — as much as today. Huge conglomerated corporations (previously thought to be too huge to be in danger) are crumbling. Now, more than ever, it is important to get answers to important questions before you decide where to put your money. When [...]

4 questions can help protect yourself and your assets We all like to be independent. We like to make decisions for ourselves and determine what happens to us, our family and our property during this life and after we die. That’s why we should place trust in, well, a trust. “Trust agreements are a great [...]

Raising funds starts with compliance to securities law Utah Valley residents have long been known for appreciating a good business opportunity. In fact, entrepreneurism is one of the great hallmarks of our community. However, even the best business ideas may not see the light of an “open for business” sign without money, which is why [...]

3 legal tips that lead to victory On Aug. 16, 2008, a young Jamaican named Usain Bolt lined up for the men’s finals of the 100-meter sprint at the Beijing Summer Olympics. His technique had already been honed. His start would be important. And his skill would be crucial. Blazing down the track, Usain finished [...]

Where there’s a will, there’s a way Mary Ann Turner and her husband were ready for a call to order. “We’re getting older, and we want everything left to the children — not to the government,” she says. So the St. George couple consulted attorney Justin Heideman, a partner at Ascione, Heideman & McKay in [...]