Clint R. Hansen

Clint’s practice is focused on estate and trust administration and related litigation, probates, guardianships/conservatorships, and mediations. He also has a niche interest in complex and difficult collections and enforcements of judgments. With his team of around 70 attorneys at Fabian VanCott, he has the backing of in-house expertise to handle even the trickiest situations.

More details on each practice area:

• Estate and Trust Administration: Family members thrust into the role of trustee or executor need experienced counsel to guide them through that process, both in court and out of court. Most of Clint’s practice is spent guiding his clients through the tricky process of tracking down, liquidating, and distributing estate and trust assets, while avoiding fights with siblings.

• Third Party Trustee Services: Some families want or need a neutral third party to serve as a buffer between family members. Others need a third-party because they live far away or simply don’t have the time to take on the day-to-day tasks of a trustee or executor. In those situations, Clint enjoys taking on that role and has found great pleasure in helping families have a smooth administration experience.
• Mediations: Utah law requires that all Will and Trust disputes be referred to mediation before litigation can continue in the courts. Clint is available to serve as a mediator.
• Probates and Related Disputes: Most estate planners run from a dispute and avoid court at all costs. Clint has been litigating for over 18 years and is comfortable in state and federal court, and in arbitrations and mediations. He loves helping families through difficult will and trust disputes, guardianships, conservatorships, probate, etc.
• Collections. Most litigators are great at motions, discovery, and getting things to a judgment, but don’t know what to do after that. Enforcing a judgment takes a unique set of skills and understanding of different rules. Clint works with other attorneys to help them collect for their clients.

Clint received his law degree from the University of Texas, where he was editor-in-chief of the Texas Environmental Law Journal and graduated with honors. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University, where he graduated cum laude. He is admitted to practice in Utah’s state and federal courts. He has been recognized by Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah’s “Legal Elite.” He is constantly studying, learning, and adding new skills to better serve his clients.