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Hiring a Special Needs Planning Attorney in Utah

Estate planning attorneys in Utah average $389 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025 for wills and estates work. Flat-fee packages run roughly $1,167–$2,334 for a simple individual will and $3,580–$5,370 for a basic revocable trust. Online and DIY services cost $30–$300 for the same documents — see the will cost calculator for a side-by-side comparison.

Utah has a generous small-estate threshold of $100,000. Estates under that line can use the Small Estate Affidavit procedure, which is a form rather than a court case — most families can handle it without an attorney. For estates above the threshold, formal probate generally benefits from counsel because of the procedural overhead, even when nothing is contested. The Utah probate calculator estimates total costs based on estate value.

In Utah, the situations where retaining counsel is typically worth the cost are: blended families with children from prior relationships; ownership of a business, rental property, or significant investment assets; special-needs dependents who need a special-needs trust to preserve benefits; substantial property held in multiple states. If none of these describe your situation, the simpler online and DIY tools are often enough.

Start by filtering the directory above by your county and the practice area you need. Look for firms with experience in your specific situation — board certifications in estate planning, trust, or probate law are a strong signal. Most Utah estate planning attorneys offer an initial consultation; some are free, others charge a flat fee. Ask up front whether the firm bills by the hour or by flat-fee package, and what the expected cost is for your situation.

Special Needs Planning Attorneys in Utah

Utah attorneys average $389Clio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Apr 1, 2026 an hour for wills and estates work. A basic will from an attorney runs $1,167Clio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Apr 1, 2026–$2,334Clio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Apr 1, 2026; online services cost $30–$300.

Utah runs a conventional probate system, so the decision to hire an attorney usually comes down to general factors: blended families, business ownership, special-needs dependents, or property in multiple states. If none of those apply, simpler tools are often enough.

Worth knowing: estates under $100,000§ 75-3-1201Verified May 27, 2026 can use Utah's simplified affidavit instead of formal probate. If your situation is straightforward and the estate fits, you may not need an attorney at all.

SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated May 27, 2026

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  • § 75-3-1201
  • Clio Legal Trends Report 2025

Data sourced from Utah statutes and official state code. How we research.

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Special Needs Planning Attorneys in Utah

Search 3,941 estate law firms across 51 states.

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11 firms

Able & Strong Law, Inc.

Firm

Bountiful firm combining estate planning with Social Security disability practice, providing families of disabled individuals a single firm for both disability benefits and special needs trust planning.

Location

380 N 200 W, #102Bountiful, UT 84010

Phone

(385) 438-8801

Service Area

3 counties

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Barney McKenna & Olmstead, P.C.

Firm

St. George estate and probate firm serving Southern Utah's Fifth District region, with appointment offices in Hurricane, Cedar City, Panguitch, Richfield, and Mesquite, Nevada. Handles probate, trust and estate administration, small estate affidavits, will contests, and estate/trust litigation for personal representatives, trustees, and heirs. Licensed in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

Location

43 South 100 East, Suite 300St. George, UT 84770

Phone

(435) 628-1711

Established

1999

Service Area

3 counties

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Bishop Estate Law

Firm

Brigham City estate firm in Box Elder County, also serving Bountiful and the Layton area. Drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, and guardianships, and handles contested probate, asset protection, and wealth preservation. Offers a 20% discount on legal services to first responders, active-duty military, veterans, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers.

Location

50 West Forest St, Suite 104Brigham City, UT 84302

Phone

(435) 535-1708

Service Area

2 counties

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Connor Law Firm, PLC

Firm

Boutique St. George estate planning firm serving Washington County and southern Utah, with a second office in Scottsdale, AZ. Handles revocable living trusts, probate, trust administration, and estate settlement, plus special needs trusts and asset protection trusts. Founder Ben E. Connor has practiced estate planning for 29+ years and is a longtime WealthCounsel member.

Location

20 N Main St, Suite 301St. George, UT 84770

Phone

(435) 359-1414

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Hallock & Hallock, P.C.

Firm

Specializes in farm and ranch succession planning, which is critical for rural Cache Valley. Also serves Idaho and Arizona clients. Strong focus exclusively on estate planning and related matters.

Location

40 West Cache Valley Blvd., Suite 9ALogan, UT 84341

Phone

(435) 753-2335

Service Area

3 counties

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Kirton McConkie

Firm

Salt Lake City headquartered firm whose Tax and Estate Planning group serves clients across Utah and Idaho from five regional offices. Handles wealth transfer and trust planning for estates of all sizes, including blended-family and second-marriage planning and special needs beneficiary trusts. One of Utah's largest firms, with 160+ attorneys and Legal 500 recognition (2026).

Location

50 E South Temple, Suite 400Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Phone

(801) 328-3600

Service Area

Statewide

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Lewis Hansen

Firm

Salt Lake City boutique firm (founded 1976) with an estate planning, probate, and elder law practice. Handles trust and estate administration, special needs planning, guardianships, and charitable giving. Brings NYU-trained tax expertise and 40+ years of experience in trusts, business law, and charitable giving.

Location

230 South 500 East, Suite 380Salt Lake City, UT 84102

Phone

(801) 746-6300

Established

1976

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Morgan & Associates, Attorneys at Law

Firm

Lehi estate planning and elder law firm serving Utah families, with offices in Lehi and Santaquin and statewide travel. Handles wills, trusts, special needs planning, asset protection, elder abuse, and guardianship. One of the few Utah firms offering in-home meetings; Chris Morgan speaks Spanish and Bill Morgan is also a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).

Location

211 E Main StreetLehi, UT 84043

Phone

(801) 874-5644

Service Area

5 counties

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Parsons Behle & Latimer (Wills, Trusts & Business)

Firm

Estate planning practice led by Marianne Ludlow, a Board Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS) with 20+ years experience. Chair of the Utah Bar Estate Planning Section and president of the Utah Valley Estate Planning Council.

Location

2901 Ashton Blvd, Suite 210Lehi, UT 84043

Phone

(801) 407-6538

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ProvenLaw

Firm

St. George firm serving Southern Utah families with estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Handles Medicaid and special-needs planning, asset protection, and estate/trust litigation, with 95+ years of combined staff experience.

Location

216 W. St. George Blvd., Suite 200St. George, UT 84770

Phone

(435) 688-9231

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