Mr. David R. York

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Mr. David R. York: Attorney with York Howell
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  David R. York is an Attorney, Certified Public Accountant and Managing Partner with the Salt Lake City law firm of York Howell & Guymon. David practices law in the areas of estate planning, tax, business planning, and non-profit entities. He is a Fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and is the Dean of Legacy with the Purposeful Planning Institute. David has extensive experience in designing and implementing advanced wealth planning strategies for high net worth clients. David has spoken to hundreds of public groups and professional organizations, including the TedXSaltLakeCity, Q Commons, the Hawaii Tax Institute, the Purposeful Planning Institute, Investments and Wealth Institute, Valmark Member Summit, the Southeastern Family Office Forum and the Million Dollar Roundtable. He is the co-author of two books, Entrusted: Building a Legacy That Lasts and Riveted: 44 Values that Change the World, which after its release was the #1 Business Ethics book on Amazon. He also created the game Experience RivetsTM, which helps individuals, families and businesses identify their unique and shared core values to assist them with holistic wealth transfer, effective estate planning and team building. He has also written for Trusts & Estates Magazine, Estate Planning Magazine and Investments and Wealth Monitor. In 2017, YHG was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Company. David currently serves on the Board of Directors of Holding Out HELP and Healing Nations. He lives in the Salt Lake City, Utah area with his wife Mindy and their five children, Emma, John, Samuel, Hudson and Avery. He enjoys biking, skiing, softball, writing and photography.

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).

Areas of Practice (2)

  • Business Law
  • Tax & Estate Planning

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Utah, B.S., Accounting, 1993
Law School Attended:
University of Utah, J.D., 1997
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, Utah; 2012, Alaska
Memberships:
Utah State Bar (Member, Probate and Estate Planning Section); Salt Lake Estate Planning Council; Utah Planned Giving Round Table; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants; Financial Planners Association.
ISLN:
912255024

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385-378-5877  Phone

801-527-1000  Fax

www.yorkhowell.com/our-people/david-york

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