Power of Attorney Attorney in Ogden, Utah
If you cannot speak for yourself tomorrow, someone has to be allowed to.
Durable financial powers of attorney and healthcare agents, drafted so that the bank and the hospital will actually accept them. Every adult should have both, well before anyone expects to need them.
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Quoted in writing before any work starts
Virtual & at-home consultations available
Years drafting wills, trusts & probate filings
Jaime Richards leads our estate planning practice. The work is quiet — which is the point.
Jaime is the patient explainer on our team — and in estate planning, that's the whole job. Clients routinely describe him as thorough, courteous, never rushed. Before law school, Jaime spent years in real estate development and finance. He understands how property, accounts, and business interests actually work — and that shows up when we structure a plan that has to survive a market downturn, a real-estate sale, or a business exit.
Jaime wrote two wills for us. The work was excellent, and Jaime was extremely courteous, personable, and professional. He made the effort to come to us when we could not come to him.
— Sylvia P., Ogden · Estate Planning
Virtual and in-home consultations available for estate planning clients who can't easily travel to the office.
The Two Documents, and What Each One Covers
People use the phrase power of attorney for two different things. Most adults need both of them.
Not sure which one fits your case? Tell us what happened and we will tell you where you stand.
Talk to Us →Serving Ogden and Communities Across Utah
We prepare powers of attorney for clients across northern Utah from our office in Ogden.
Weber County
North Ogden, Ogden, Riverdale, Roy, South Ogden
Davis County
Bountiful, Centerville, Clearfield, Farmington, Kaysville, Layton, Syracuse
Salt Lake County
Draper, Herriman, Murray, Riverton, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City
Utah County
American Fork, Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Provo, Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork, Springville
Cache County
Hyrum, Logan, Mendon, Nibley, Providence, Smithfield
Box Elder County
Brigham City, Garland, Mantua, Tremonton, Willard
Tooele County
Grantsville, Stansbury Park, Tooele
Sanpete County
Ephraim, Manti, Mount Pleasant
Rich County
Garden City, Randolph
Not seeing your city? These are the documents clients most often need signed at a hospital or care facility, and we will come to you for that.
Call 801-528-9357Why Choose Richards & Richards for Your Power of Attorney
Estate planning turns on documents that have to work years from now, when you are not there to explain them. Here is what you get when you hire us.
You Get the Plan in Writing First
At the consultation we confirm which authorities you actually want to hand over, who should hold them, and what happens if that person cannot serve. You get the scope and the flat fee in writing first.
One Attorney, One Point of Contact
The attorney on your case handles your case. You are not shuffled between five lawyers or handed to a paralegal who cannot make decisions. When you call, you reach the person who knows your file.
We Come to You
Virtual and in-home consultations are routine here. If getting to the Ogden office is hard, because of distance, mobility, or a spouse who cannot travel, the meeting and the signing come to you instead.
We Are Transparent About Costs
The standard plan is a flat fee, quoted in writing before any work starts. Probate is hourly against a written estimate given at the consultation. Either way you see the number first, and there are no surprise invoices.
Clear Communication, Always
We answer calls and emails within 24 business hours. When something significant happens on your case, you hear it from a person, not a form letter. We explain what it means and what happens next.
A Family Firm Since 1988
Two generations of Ogden-raised attorneys. We are invested in this community, and we built this firm on the principle that you are not just a case number.
Ready to talk it through? A one-hour consultation is $100, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
Request a Consultation →What Our Clients Say
Five-star reviews from our public Google Business Profile, from people who came to Richards & Richards to get their affairs in order before anyone needed them to be.
What a breath of fresh air! I came from another firm and wasn't happy. Jaime was amazing and more than willing to explain every detail. Everyone in the office was professional, caring and amazing.Cathy G.
Jaime helped me with my trust, medical directive and power of attorney. It was easy, quick and thorough. I had a good experience. I had put it off for far too long, thinking it would be difficult. I should have done it sooner. Peace of mind is a good thing.Diana H.
A million thanks to Jaime Richards for his legal services — at a fair price.Paula Jean
Jaime Richards did a great job helping me with my Estate Planning. I would absolutely recommend him and his firm for all your legal needs.Sam S.
Jaime wrote two wills for us, one a special needs will, tailored precisely to our needs. The work was excellent, and Jaime was extremely courteous, personable, and professional. He made the effort to come to us when we could not come to him.Sylvia P.
Reviews are sourced from our public Google Business Profile. Some have been condensed for length; the clients and the underlying text are real. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Every review here started with one conversation. If you have been meaning to write it down, yours can start with one conversation.
Request a Consultation →Questions We Get About Powers of Attorney
Short answers to what people actually ask before they call.
- What is a power of attorney, and do I need one?
- It lets someone you trust manage your affairs if you cannot, and yes, every adult should have one. Illness, injury and age are not the only triggers. Being unreachable for a while is enough to create a problem.
- Is it the same as guardianship?
- No, and that is exactly the point. A power of attorney is something you grant in advance to a person you picked. Guardianship is a court proceeding that happens when you did not, and the court chooses.
- Does it survive my death?
- No. It ends at death. From that moment your will or your trust governs, and the personal representative or trustee takes over. An agent who keeps acting after death is acting without authority.
- Can my agent do anything they want?
- No. The document defines the authority. Your agent also owes you a fiduciary duty, which means acting in your interest and not their own. We can narrow the powers if you want limits.
- My parent is already losing capacity. Is it too late?
- It depends on whether they still have capacity to sign. That is a real legal standard, not an all-or-nothing judgment. If the answer is no, the route is usually guardianship or conservatorship instead, which we also handle.
General information about Utah law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts.
Still have a question about your own situation? That is what the consultation is for. One hour, $100, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
Request a Consultation →Choose Your Own Agent, While You Still Can
A power of attorney is something you choose. Guardianship is what a court imposes when nobody did. One hour now avoids the harder route later.
$100 for a one-hour consultation, credited to your retainer if we take your case. Callback within 24 business hours.