matt bushman
managing partner
Matt graduated cum laude from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2012, earning several accolades including the CALI Award for being the top student in his class, Merit Scholar honors, and a Quarter-Finalist position in the moot court competition. Before law school, he completed his bachelor's degree in Biology at Brigham Young University.
Matt is licensed to practice law in both California and Texas. With 12 years of experience as a transactional attorney, he has provided comprehensive estate planning services to individual clients and consulting expertise to attorneys at Fortune 500 companies across the nation. His expertise includes estate planning, risk assessment, and drafting legal documents to secure optimal legal outcomes for his clients.
david mitchell
Legal Analyst
David earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2015, where he distinguished himself as the president of the Virginia Law Veterans and was honored with the Ritter Award, recognizing his exemplary honor, character, and integrity.
Before attending law school, David served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division, completing combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, graduating summa cum laude from Weber State University.
David launched his legal career in 2015 with Hunton & Williams LLP, later transitioning to a specialized practice in estate planning and family law at Smith Strong, PLC.
Approach
The purpose of estate planning is to safeguard your family's future by ensuring your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes. It provides peace of mind, financial security, and the assurance that your loved ones are well cared for, regardless of what the future holds.
Estate planning encompasses more than just the distribution of property after death. It includes provisions for the care of minor children and ensuring that your wishes are respected in the event of incapacity.
For families with minor children, designating a guardian for them in the event of the parents' death ensures that they are cared for by a trusted individual who will provide stability, support, and guidance. This decision secures the children's future, avoiding potential legal disputes and the uncertainties of the court system, while giving parents peace of mind that their children will be raised according to their values and wishes.