Your kids
A judge picks their guardian
"Family will just step in" isn't how it works. Without guardians named in writing, the court decides who raises your children.
Free live online class for Utah County parents
Estate Planning Myths & Mistakes
If something happened to you both tomorrow, who would raise your kids? Without a plan, a judge decides.
In 45 minutes, Utah County attorney and dad Jon Kirk walks you through the mistakes he sees families make every week: the will that still ends up in court, the guardian nobody wrote down, and the house that sits frozen in probate while the bills keep coming.
Free. Live on Zoom. Daytime and evening sessions, Oct 20 and 22. Watch from home, together.
Why it matters
If you don't have your own plan, the state has one for you.
You're not going to like it. It's called probate, and it decides three things for your family whether you're ready or not.
Your home
$10,000+
Six to nine months of mortgage interest, insurance, property tax, utilities and upkeep while the house waits on the court.
Their inheritance
Handed over at 18
Without a trust, what you leave can go to your kids outright, at an age when most of us weren't ready to manage a car payment.
Myth or fact
Six things Utah families believe about estate planning
Tap a card to see what Jon tells families in his office. He covers each of these in the class.
What we'll cover
Three things you'll understand in 45 minutes
01
How to name guardians so a judge doesn't have to
Who should raise your kids, who should manage the money, and what happens in the first hours after something goes wrong. Jon will explain his Kids Protection Plan® and what it puts in place.
02
How to keep your home out of probate
Why a will isn't enough, what a revocable living trust actually does, and why an unfunded trust is just an empty box. You'll see the difference with a simple example.
03
The mistakes cheap and DIY plans make
Guardians who later divorce, trusts with no way to replace a trustee, kids added as joint owners, and blended-family plans that accidentally disinherit children. Jon fixes these for families every month.
Is this for you
Built for Utah County families with kids at home
- You have children under 18, or one on the way.
- You own your home in Utah County.
- You have no plan yet, or a will you made years ago and haven't looked at since.
- You've said "we really need to do this" more than once.
- You have a blended family and want to be sure every child is protected.
Pick a session
Save your seat
Choose the time that works for both of you. Your Zoom link arrives by email after you register, and we'll send reminders before the class.
- About 45 minutes, with time for questions
- Live on Zoom. Your camera stays off.
- Watch together. Decisions are easier when you both hear it.
- All times are Mountain Time.
- Tue, Oct 20 · 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM
- Thu, Oct 22 · 1:00 PM or 7:00 PM
Reserve your spot
Free. Takes about 30 seconds.
Trouble with the form? Call Jon's office at (385) 567-7777.
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Your host
Jon Kirk
Estate planning attorney and founder, Kirk Law
Jon is a Utah County dad raising a big family of his own, so the question at the center of this class isn't hypothetical for him. He started Kirk Law to help families avoid the heartbreak that follows when a parent dies or becomes incapacitated without a plan.
He teaches the way he'd want his own family taught: plain English, real stories, and no legal jargon. Clients tell him the same thing almost every week: "Wow, there's so much more to this than I thought."
"Whether your estate is large or modest, my job is to keep your family out of court and out of conflict."
BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School
Personal Family Lawyer®
Flat-fee planning
Office in Pleasant Grove
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What families say
"We are prepared for any curveball."
★★★★★
"Working with Kirk Law was one of the best experiences I've had. They handled our estate planning with competence, grace, and even humor. I recommend Kirk Law to everyone."
Lauren Anderson★★★★★
"Jon was amazingly helpful! He answered all of our questions and it felt like he truly cared about my husband and I! Definitely recommend if you're looking for legal help!"
Eliza Wright★★★★★
"I'm so grateful for your guidance and expertise in setting up my estate plan for myself and my family. We are prepared for any speed bump or curveball that life might throw at us."
Jenifer CleggWhat to expect
Once the kids are down, or over your lunch break
No driving, no babysitter, no sales pitch in a hotel ballroom.
45 minutes, live
Jon teaches for most of it and saves time at the end for your questions in the chat.
Watch together
The guardian and inheritance decisions belong to both parents. Hearing it together makes the next conversation easier.
Your camera stays off
You'll see Jon and his slides. Nobody sees you, and you can ask questions privately in the chat.
Before you sign up
Questions families ask
Is it really free?
Yes. There's no cost and no obligation. Jon teaches these classes because it's how most families first get to know him.
Will someone try to sell me something?
This is an education class. At the end, Jon explains how to book a planning session if you want help with your own family. That's it. No pressure, and no one will call you on the spot.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Attendees aren't on video or audio. You can ask questions through the chat.
We already have a will or trust. Is this still worth it?
Yes. Many of the mistakes Jon covers show up in plans that already exist, especially older wills, unfunded trusts, and plans written before a new baby or a move. Attendees can get a free review of their existing plan.
Is this legal advice?
No. The class is general education about estate planning in Utah. Advice about your own family happens in a private planning session.
None of the times work. Can I still get help?
Call Jon's office at (385) 567-7777 and they'll help you find another option.
Where does the planning session happen?
In person at Kirk Law, 1412 W. State Rd., Pleasant Grove, UT 84062.
"Later" is undefeated. Don't let it win this one.
Forty-five minutes now can save your family months in court later. Pick a time and save your seat.
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