Hendricks & Owens, PLLC - Provo, UT
Hendricks and Owens, PLLC is a premier business law, tax planning, and estate planning law firm in Provo, Utah, dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and growing enterprises with proactive in-house style legal counsel, customized corporate contracts, asset protection strategies, and comprehensive revocable living trusts across Utah County.
Accessible and Proactive Business Law Counsel in Provo
Running a successful enterprise requires immediate access to dependable legal answers without the ongoing fear of exorbitant hourly billing. Located on North University Avenue in Provo, Hendricks and Owens, PLLC provides a modern, collaborative approach to corporate counsel and estate planning throughout Utah County. Founded by experienced attorney Aaron W. Owens, the firm operates with a clear objective: delivering high-caliber legal guidance that educates business owners and safeguards their long-term interests. Rather than merely reacting to expensive disputes after they arise, the firm provides subscription-based and tailored in-house counsel packages that allow companies to resolve issues proactively. When local business owners need an attorney who functions as a strategic business partner, Hendricks and Owens delivers transparent, responsive, and protective legal solutions.
Business Formation, Governance, and Entity Structuring
Choosing the appropriate corporate structure forms the bedrock of personal asset shielding and tax efficiency. Acting as knowledgeable business formation lawyers and contract lawyers, the attorneys help entrepreneurs navigate every stage of enterprise development. Practice capabilities include:
- Entity Selection and Registration: Assisting clients in establishing limited liability companies, S-corporations, C-corporations, partnerships, and non-profit organizations with appropriate state filings in Utah and foreign entity registrations.
- Corporate Maintenance and Bylaws: Drafting operating agreements, corporate bylaws, shareholder agreements, and annual meeting minutes to preserve the corporate veil and protect owners from personal liability.
- Commercial Contracts and Leases: Structuring commercial lease agreements, sales contracts, vendor agreements, and non-disclosure contracts that clearly define obligations and enforceability under the Uniform Commercial Code.
- Employment and Compliance Advisory: Advising employers on wage policies, Fair Labor Standards Act compliance, independent contractor classifications, and workplace dispute mitigation.
Strategic Tax Planning and 1031 Exchange Facilitation
Tax liabilities can significantly erode commercial earnings and real estate investments. Functioning as skilled tax lawyers and IRS dispute lawyers, Hendricks and Owens guides businesses and property investors through intricate tax regulations. The firm acts as a qualified exchange agent for Section 1031 like-kind exchanges, allowing investors to defer capital gains and reinvest equity into new holdings. Additionally, the team provides audit defense, handles IRS administrative appeals, and structures businesses to minimize state and federal tax exposure.
Comprehensive Estate Planning and Asset Protection
True asset protection bridges the gap between commercial success and family legacy security. Serving as dedicated estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, the firm designs robust legal frameworks that keep families out of court:
- Revocable Living Trusts: Structuring private living trusts that bypass court-supervised probate, streamline asset distribution, and maintain family financial privacy.
- Wills and Guardianship Designations: Drafting clear last wills and testaments that articulate asset transfers and designate trusted guardians for minor children.
- Incapacity Directives: Serving as trusted power of attorney lawyers to prepare durable financial powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives that safeguard decisions during medical emergencies.
Transparent Partnership for Utah Valley Enterprises
Hendricks and Owens, PLLC believes in replacing traditional legal stereotypes with straightforward communication, fixed-fee arrangements, and predictable pricing. Whether you are launching an innovative tech startup in Silicon Slopes, securing family assets, or seeking to find a lawyer who offers practical contract reviews, clients hire an attorney from Hendricks and Owens for honest, cost-effective representation across Provo, Orem, and Central Utah.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the north-central area of Provo on North University Avenue, situated just south of the intersection with 3700 North and near the Provo River.
Building Location
The office is situated in Building 6 of the Courtyard at Jamestown complex, an attractive two-story colonial-themed office building built in 1998. The property is well-landscaped and easily visible near medical offices like Trapnell Orthodontics.
Parking Details
A dedicated and free on-site surface parking lot is available for clients and visitors directly in front of and around the building complex.
Public Transit
Served by Utah Transit Authority Route 834 (Vineyard / Riverwoods / Provo Station); nearest stop is at University Ave @ 3671 N.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk through the main double doors of Building 6. Take the stairs or the central elevator to the second floor, and proceed down the corridor to find the entrance to Suite 275.