Estate Planning Insights, Written by the Attorney Handling These Plans Every Day

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What Peterson Estate Planning Stands For

Every article on this blog is written by a licensed estate planning attorney practicing in Utah, California, Kansas, and Washington. Not a content team. Not a ghostwriter. The same attorney who drafts these documents explains how they work — and when you need to act.


If you find something here that applies to your situation, the next step is a 20-minute conversation that costs you nothing.

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Difference?

Quick Summary: A revocable living trust gives you flexibility: you can usually amend, revoke, and manage it during your lifetime. An irrevocable trust generally requires you to give up more control...
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What Is Estate Planning? A Family Guide

Estate planning is the process of putting legally valid documents in place to protect the people you love, manage your affairs if you become unable to act, and guide what happens to your property...
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What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Utah?

Quick Summary: If you die without a will or trust in Utah, state law—not your personal preferences—decides who inherits your assets and who may raise your minor children. That outcome may be very...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who writes the content on this blog?

    Every post is written by a licensed estate planning attorney who practices in California, Kansas, Utah, and Washington. The content reflects real planning scenarios and current law — not generic legal information pulled from national sources.

  • How often is new content published?

    New posts are added regularly, with priority given to life-event triggers, state-specific rule changes, and topics that come up frequently in client consultations. [Pre-launch: confirm publishing cadence with client.]

  • Can I use blog content as legal advice for my situation?

    The blog is educational — it explains how estate planning concepts work in general terms. It's not a substitute for legal advice tailored to your specific situation. If something you read applies to your life, the next step is a conversation with your attorney.

  • Does the blog cover all four states Peterson Estate Planning serves?

    Yes. State-specific posts address how estate planning rules, probate procedures, and relevant considerations differ across California, Kansas, Utah, and Washington.

Your Plan Is Only as Good as It Is Current

Most people set up an estate plan and assume it's done. But life changes — marriages, divorces, new children, business sales, moves across state lines — and an outdated plan can be worse than no plan at all.


The blog is one resource. A direct conversation is another. If you're not sure whether your existing documents still reflect your life, the 20-minute call is the right place to start.