Meet our St. George and Eastern Idaho Team
C. Edward Cather III
Shareholder
While practicing as a CPA with Big Four Accounting firm, I became interested in assisting individuals grow and preserve wealth. As an estate planning attorney, I enjoy helping individuals and families create clear, strategic plans for the future. I’ve always been fascinated by the complexity of estate and tax laws, especially the way in which they directly affect people’s lives, families and legacies. For me, there’s something deeply rewarding about applying those intricate rules in a way that protects what matters most to you.
With 30+ years of experience not just in estate planning but also in tax, business law, and mergers and acquisitions, I bring a broad legal and accounting perspective to every plan I help build. That range of experience means I can spot opportunities and potential challenges you might not expect—and ensure your estate plan addresses more than just your will or trust. Whether you own a business, have real estate investments or want to pass on family assets in a tax-efficient way, I work to make sure every piece of your financial picture fits together.
I take a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to planning—balancing legal strategies with practical financial insight. My goal is to help you feel confident that your legacy is protected, your wishes are respected and your loved ones are cared for.
Accredidations
- Accredited Estate Planner® NAEPC
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia, 1999
- Masters of Accountancy, Brigham Young University, 1994
- B.S., Accounting, Brigham Young University, 1994
Justin Eckman
Associate
As an estate planning, wills and trusts attorney, I help individuals and families create thoughtful, customized plans for the future, because I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to protect the people and things you care about most.
My passion for estate planning started with a personal experience. After my grandparents passed away without a will, I saw the stress and confusion that distributing the farm caused in my own family. The process dragged on, emotions ran high, and I remember thinking, there has to be a better way to handle something this important. That moment stuck with me—and it’s why I’m committed to helping others avoid that kind of uncertainty.
Estate planning is about more than just paperwork. It’s about making sure your hard-earned assets go where you want them to go. It’s about easing the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time. And maybe most importantly, it’s a chance to reflect on what really matters and define the legacy you want to leave behind.
I love this work because it gives everyday people the chance to be intentional, creative and in control of their future. There’s no one-size-fits-all plan here. Whether your priority is charitable giving, creating a legacy for your posterity, protecting children with special needs or even just ensuring your guns and jewelry are distributed according to your wishes, I take the time to understand who you are, what you value and how you want to provide for the people you care about. From there we build a plan that fits you, not a plan that just checks the legal boxes.
If you’ve been meaning to get your estate plan together, or just want to explore your options, I’m here to guide you through it—at your pace, with your goals front and center.
Education
- University of Utah, J.D., 2024
- Brigham Young University-Idaho, 2016
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