Carin Larson I Bishop Estate Law

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

Utah probate is predictable.

It just isn’t quick.

One of the most common misconceptions families have is that probate wraps up in a few weeks once paperwork is filed. In reality, even straightforward estates are subject to statutory notice periods, creditor deadlines, court processing times, and administrative steps that simply can’t be rushed.

In Utah, creditor notice alone requires a waiting period. Asset collection, tax matters, and court approval can extend the timeline further, even when everyone agrees and there is no dispute.

Probate isn’t necessarily catastrophic.

But it is procedural.

Understanding the timeline ahead of time helps families plan realistically, reduce frustration, and avoid surprises during an already difficult season.

02/12/2026

“The oldest will handle it.”

It’s one of the most common default decisions in estate planning.

But executor isn’t an honorary title. It’s a job. One that requires organization, emotional steadiness, communication, and sound judgment under pressure.

Choosing based on birth order can unintentionally create tension, even when no one meant for it to.

The right executor is the person best equipped to manage the responsibility, not necessarily the one who was born first.

Planning isn’t about tradition. It’s about preserving family relationships and a parents legacy during an already difficult time.

02/09/2026

There’s nothing like welcoming a new baby.

Between the excitement and the exhaustion, it’s easy to miss one important step: updating or creating an estate plan. (Yes!! Young families also need a plan!) Decisions about guardianship, beneficiaries, and who can act on your behalf in case something happens.

Planning for the future after a new child should feel hopeful and reassuring, making sure what matters most is protected by the people you’ve chosen.

01/27/2026

Protecting Utah Families Starts with Planning.

Utah families are changing. By 2030, nearly 1 in 5 Utahns will be over age 60, and many adult children are already helping parents navigate healthcare, finances, and long-term planning.

At Bishop Estate Law, we help families plan with clarity, compassion, and innovation—combining trusted estate planning with modern technology to better protect what matters most.

We’re honored to join Silver Summit as panelists at the
Stop Cyber Scams & Living and Aging with Pride Symposium, an important community event focused on:
✔️ Preventing senior fraud and cyber scams
✔️ Supporting independence, dignity, and safe aging
✔️ Bringing together law, technology, and advocacy

📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Thomas S. Monson Center | Salt Lake City

👉 RSVP here: https://luma.com/l05n8o7l?tk=Xj6uEY

Let’s protect Utah families—today and for generations to come.

Joel McKay Smith Zenock Bishop Elijah Taylor Carin Larson I Bishop Estate Law

01/14/2026

When a parent’s health changes, families are often surprised by how quickly good intentions turn into legal roadblocks.

Being the child who “handles everything” doesn’t automatically create authority. Accessing accounts, speaking with doctors, or making decisions often depends on documents families never realized they needed.

This is one of the most common moments people recognize that planning wasn’t optional; it was preventative.

01/13/2026

Estate planning is often framed around documents. But documents are just tools.

Real planning is about real life. It's about families, transitions, hard conversations, and moments where decisions suddenly matter more than anyone expected. There are a lot of emotions and it can be messy and complicated.

This year, we’re focusing on clarity instead of noise, and on helping people understand what planning actually does in the moments that count.

12/19/2025

Christmas is a season of giving.

Not just gifts under the tree, but clarity, protection, and peace for the people you love.

Estate planning is one of the quiet gifts most families don’t realize they need… until they do.
A plan means fewer questions, fewer conflicts, and less stress during already difficult moments.

This season, consider giving your family something that lasts longer than the holidays: peace of mind.

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Bishop Estate Law

12/17/2025

Estate planning doesn’t fail because families don’t care.
It fails because no one has legal authority when it matters most.

A Financial Power of Attorney lets someone you trust step in if you’re injured, ill, or temporarily unable to manage finances.

Without it, even spouses and adult children can be blocked by banks and forced into court.

This is one of the simplest documents.
It’s also one of the most important.

Planning isn’t about losing control.
It’s about choosing who helps, before there’s a crisis.

Let's make sure this document is included in your Estate Plan.