Wills Attorney in Ogden, Utah
A will is how you decide, instead of letting Utah decide for you.
Simple wills, joint wills for married couples, pour-over wills that work alongside a trust, and wills that protect a family member on benefits. Drafted in plain English and quoted as a flat fee before any work starts.
Callback within 24 business hours. $100 for a one-hour consultation, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
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We'll call you back within 24 business hours. $100 for a one-hour consult — credited to your retainer if we take your case.
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.
What a Utah Will Actually Does
Four of these matter to almost everyone. The fifth matters enormously to the families it applies to.
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
Our office is in Ogden and we draft wills for clients across northern Utah. Signing does not have to happen here.
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? Virtual and in-home appointments are routine for estate planning. Tell us what is easiest and we will work around it.
Call 801-528-9357Why Choose Richards & Richards to Draft Your Will
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 you get a plain-English summary of what your will needs to cover, what it will cost as a flat fee, and what falls outside the scope. You see the number before we ask for a retainer.
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 Wills
Short answers to what people actually ask before they call.
- Do I need a will if I do not own much?
- Yes, if you have minor children. A will is the only place you can name their guardian. Beyond that, a will keeps your family out of the guesswork of Utah's intestacy statute no matter the size of the estate.
- What happens if I die without a will in Utah?
- Utah’s intestacy statute decides for you. It makes fixed assumptions about who inherits. A blended family, an unmarried partner, or a stepchild you raised can end up with nothing at all.
- Is a handwritten will valid in Utah?
- Utah does recognize handwritten wills, but only under specific conditions. Whether a particular document qualifies turns on how it was written and signed, and that is exactly what gets argued about later. Bring the document to a consultation and we will tell you where it stands and whether it is worth replacing.
- How often should I update it?
- Every three to five years, or sooner when something changes. A marriage, a divorce, a birth, a death, a move to another state, or a significant change in what you own are all reasons to look at it again.
- Can we do this without coming into the office?
- Yes. We do virtual and in-home appointments regularly, especially for clients who cannot easily travel. The witnessing and notarization still have to be done properly, and we handle that.
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 →Put It in Writing While It Is Easy
A will is the cheapest, simplest document we draft, and the one families most regret not having. An hour is usually enough to know what you need.
$100 for a one-hour consultation, credited to your retainer if we take your case. Callback within 24 business hours.