The Utah Trust and Estate Educational Resource Center – Salt Lake City, UT

Empowering Families Through Legal Education

The Utah Trust and Estate Educational Resource Center is a unique legal entity in Salt Lake City dedicated to demystifying the complex world of estate planning. Spearheaded by renowned attorney Rust Tippett (Robert S. Tippett), the center serves as both a high-level law practice and an educational hub for the community. Rust Tippett is a leading authority on Utah estate law and the author of the Utah Law of Trusts & Estates, a treatise widely used by other attorneys and judges in the state. This center differs from traditional law firms by placing a heavy emphasis on client education, believing that an informed client is the best partner in creating a secure legacy.

Specialized Legal and Educational Services

The center operates with a dual focus, providing top-tier legal representation while also offering extensive resources:

• Comprehensive Estate Planning: The center drafts sophisticated estate plans, including Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, and Pour-Over Wills. They are experts in tax planning for high-net-worth individuals, helping to minimize federal estate tax exposure.
• Educational Seminars and Resources: The center is known for its website, UtahEstatePlanning.org, which serves as a clearinghouse of information for Utah residents. They provide clear answers to difficult questions about probate, asset protection, and fiduciary duties.
• Trust Administration: Guiding trustees through the technical requirements of administering a trust after a death, ensuring compliance with Utah law and avoiding litigation.
• Asset Protection: Designing legal structures to protect family wealth from creditors, lawsuits, and predators.

Old Mill Corporate Center

The center is located at 3165 Millrock Dr, Suite 500, within the Old Mill Corporate Center in the Holladay/Cottonwood Heights area. This Class A office complex is situated just off I-215, offering convenient access and spectacular views of the valley. The professional setting reflects the high caliber of legal work performed here, providing a private and comfortable environment for discussing sensitive financial matters.

A Thought Leader in Utah Law

Choosing The Utah Trust and Estate Educational Resource Center means hiring the lawyer who literally wrote the book on the subject. Rust Tippett’s deep academic understanding of the law, combined with his practical experience as a litigator and planner, offers clients a level of expertise that is rare to find. The center’s mission is to provide clarity in a field often clouded by confusion, ensuring that every client walks away with a plan they understand and trust. Whether you are looking for a simple will or a complex dynasty trust, the center offers the educational foundation and legal precision to get it done right.