Our Team

Corporate Partner and Certified State Consultant with over 50 years' experience with Wills and Trusts

Dee has established himself as a reliable and dependable Will & Trust preparer in Utah over the past 50 years. His education in the Estate Planning Industry began at Brigham Young University and culminated with his graduate degree in Trusts and Estates from the Pacific Coast Banking School/University of Washington. Shortly after graduation, Dee was entrusted in establishing and managing the trust department at Centra Bank of Utah for over 18 years.

As of March of 2022, Dee has consulted and managed over 2,000, estates. Conducted more than 800 Estate Planning seminars, the vast majority of which were at Credit Unions in Utah. Over 74 Estate plans via video conference. Coming in spring of 2022 the publishing of his book "Family Inheritances made Simple". A Laymen's guide in utilizing a Will and Trust in protecting one's Lifetime of work from the destructive process of probate.

Corporate Partner and Certified State Consultant

Steven spent 30 years as a senior software engineer for Unisys and 6 years with IBM.

Helped acquire a large contract with AT&T when working for Unisys. Ported IBM’s SNA half cession software from PL1 to C for IBM’s Servers. Received an associate degree from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. A computer science certificate from Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Steven is very knowledgeable and efficient with computer software and hardware. Built and maintains the web site for Utah First Estate Group LLC.

Has had a Life and Health license in Utah since 2005. Currently licensed in 6 states. Been working with wills and trusts as a partner with Utah First Estate Group LLC for 3 years. Have a passion for helping clients with wills, trusts, retirement, and estate planning. 

Corporate Partner and Certified Estate Consultant

Layne has over 30 years in driving sustainable revenue for lifestyle focused companies. His primary strengths are in marketing and partnering that leads to predictable growth. At Persogenics, a behavior analytics company, Layne was VP of US sales, leading their acquisition by Insidesales.com. Prior to Insidesales.com, Layne led sales ($63M) in commercial group health, life & annuity insurance, and innovating revenue streams within the retirement income planning space. 

Layne’s ability to analyze, design and execute ensures that clients gain rapid and long-lasting value and relationships. His focus on best practices, support and training creates company and product loyalty.