Wesley Winsor

Wes is happy and grateful to be able to serve his neighbors, friends, and family in St. George, Utah. Wesley A. Winsor’s practice consists primarily of Estate Planning and Contracts Law. He is a seasoned negotiator and experienced in guiding disputes into resolution.

Legal Services: Estate Planning - Succession Planning - Trusts - Wills - Advance Health Care Directives - Power of Attorney - Deeds - Probate, Guardianship, and Conservatorship Contracts - LLC’s- Operating agreements, Entity Formation, Partnership Agreements - Lease Agreements - Product Liability Waivers - Service Agreements - Negotiation of Contract disputes

In addition to his career, Wes’ interests include entrepreneurship, basketball, bargain shopping, longboarding, and most of all spending time with his wife Lindsay and their four children.

Education: Faulkner University, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law- J.D., Eagle Scholarship Recipient Brigham Young University- B.S., Business Management- Supply Chain Emphasis

Additional Languages: Spanish, Portuguese

Professional Civic Activities: Member, Southern Utah Bar Association; Mediation Training; Youth Sports Coach; Dave Ramsey FPU Coordinator

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Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University

J.D. (2012) | Business Law & Estate Planning

Eagle Scholarship Recipient; Public Interest Fellow; Vice President of the Federalist Society; Christian Legal Society

Honors: Eagle Scholarship Recipient, Public Interest Fellow

Brigham Young University

B.S. (2008) | Business Management, Emphasis in Supply Chain

Scholarship recipient; Supply Chain Club; Strategy Club

Dixie State College

A.A. (2006) | Business & Language

Honor Roll; Student Government; X-Club Service Fraternity

Founder

Wealth and Estate Law Group PLLC

2018 - Current

Firm dedicated to the practice estate planning, administration, probate, and and asset protection.

Founding Attorney

Wes Winsor Law PLLC

2013 - 2020

Associate Attorney

Seegmiller Law PLLC

2012 - 2013

What Went Wrong?

Wealth & Estate Law

2017

Guardianship vs. Advanced Health Care Agent in Utah

Wealth & Estate Law

2016

How Not To Draft Contracts

Wealth & Estate Law

2016

The Hardest Part of Estate Planning

Wealth & Estate Law

2016

Why Not Just Do It Yourself?

Wealth & Estate Law

2016

Estate Planning, National Business Institute Estate Planning Seminar

2019

Estate Planning Instruments, Hard of Hearing Division Services

2018

Estate Planning Q & A, Memory Matters

2017

Revocable Living Trusts, Memory Matters

2016

Probate Court, Alzheimers and Dementia Society

2015

Superb Rating

Avvo

2023

Best Probate Lawyers in Saint George

Expertise.com

2023

Top Attorney Award in Estate Planning & Elder Law

Attorney.com

2022

2019-2022

Legal Elite

Utah Business

2022

Up and Coming Legal Elite

Utah Business

2017

Southern Utah Estate Planning Council

Member

2015 - Current

Corporate Alliance

C4 Member

2014 - Current

Business Networking International- Tenacity Chapter

Member

2013 - Current

Southern Utah Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

Utah Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

Texas

State Bar of Texas

Since 2019

Utah

Utah State Bar

Since 2012

Federal Circuit

Since 2014

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Q. Do I have to give back my engagement ring after breakup if we never married?

March 14, 2025

A: Given the ring’s status as a symbol of a promise that didn’t pan out, and since he hasn’t brought it up, you’re not obligated to proactively return it. But if he requests it, the default legal stance in both states leans toward giving it back unless you have a solid reason tied to his fault (Utah) or an unusual gift scenario (both states). You might want to clarify why the engagement ended and where the proposal happened for a sharper answer. This is viewed as a conditional gift, so unless he gave under different circumstances or with wording saying you can have the ring regardless of marriage he would typically have a stronger case if it ended up in court.

Q. How to access sister's account at CalCoast after her passing?

February 21, 2025

A: Sorry to hear that the bank’s giving you a hard time, asking for more documents and an in-person visit, which is tough because of your age and health. I am licensed in Utah so these this generic advice informed by Utah law; you would be best to seek the advice from a Pennsylvania attorney.

Depending on Pennsylvania's small estate laws, you need to determine whether or not you can proceed with a small estate laws (not going through a probate process). If the total value is less than their threshhold, you should be able present a small estate affidavit to California to get those funds if the assets are low enough.

Start by talking to a Pennsylvania attorney.

Q. Can I sue the apartment on a small claim for not fixing my dishwasher when I moved in and they won't fix it.

February 10, 2025

A: The ability to sue your landlord or apartment complex for the cost of repair and partial rent refund depends largely on the terms of your lease or rental agreement, as well as the specific circumstances surrounding the repair. Here's what you should consider:

Lease Agreement: Carefully review your lease or rental agreement to determine whether it explicitly mentions the landlord’s responsibility to maintain or repair appliances, including the dishwasher. Many leases include clauses outlining which party is responsible for certain repairs. If the landlord specifically agreed (verbally or in writing) to provide a working dishwasher or maintain it in working condition, this could strengthen your case.

Implied Warranty of Habitability: While landlords are typically required to maintain rental properties in a safe and livable condition, the implied warranty of habitability generally applies to essential elements like plumbing, heating, electricity, and structural safety—not appliances like dishwashers unless explicitly stated in the lease. A non-working dishwasher is unlikely to violate this warranty under Utah law unless there is an agreement indicating otherwise.

Efforts to Resolve the Issue: You mentioned that you submitted three repair requests, and the landlord responded by declining to fix the dishwasher. Your record of clear communication with the landlord strengthens your position. Keep copies of all written communications and repair requests as evidence. The fact you hired a professional willingly to repair it could be seen as the landlord's failure to act despite notification.

Small Claims Court: If the landlord refused to fix the dishwasher after reasonable notice, and you paid out-of-pocket for the repairs, you may have grounds to sue in small claims court to recover those costs. Nevertheless, the success of such a claim could depend on:

Whether the lease explicitly made the landlord responsible for the appliance.

Your ability to prove the repair was necessary, timely, and reasonably priced.

Whether giving the landlord one last written demand to reimburse you (before filing the lawsuit) demonstrates your effort to resolve the issue without litigation.

Rent Reduction: Requesting a partial rent refund is more challenging because, as mentioned, the broken dishwasher likely doesn't affect the habitability of the rental unit. Claims for reduced rent typically succeed when the issue involves essential services or conditions that render the unit significantly less livable.

I hope this helps.

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