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Jared S. Olsen
Founding Partner | Estate Planner | State Senator
Jared Olsen, a founding partner of Olsen Legal Group, LLC, is a dedicated estate planning attorney in Wyoming. He crafts personalized trust and will-centered plans to secure families’ futures with a compassionate approach. A graduate of the University of Wyoming College of Law, Jared also holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Wyoming and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Weber State University.
As a Wyoming State Senator for Senate District 8 in Cheyenne, Jared provides thoughtful leadership as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He is also Vice Chairman and a founding member of Cheyenne Classical Academy, a tuition-free public charter school focused on classical education and civic virtue.
Recognized with the Wyoming Business Report’s 40 Under 40 and the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce’s Business Advocate of the Year awards, Jared’s expertise in estate planning, probate law, and estate administration enables him to protect your estate with expert care. Jared remains deeply connected to his community. He is a member of Cheyenne Lodge No. 1 AF&AM, the Wyoming Court Security Commission, the Wyoming Access to Justice Commission, and the Southeast Wyoming Estate Planning Council.
A devoted husband to Dani and father to Eden, Noah, and Abel, Jared understands the importance of family and prioritizes their security in his professional and personal life.
Jared specializes in estate planning and has helped Wyoming residents protect their assets, homes, children and legacies for over a decade.
Last Will And Testaments
Planning ahead brings peace of mind. A will lets you decide, in your own words, who inherits your property, who cares for your minor children, and who carries out your final wishes. Without one, Wyoming's default inheritance laws make those decisions for your family — often in ways you wouldn't choose yourself. We'll help you create a will, supporting trusts, and advance directives that reflect what matters most to you, now and for the future.
Revocable Living Trusts
A revocable living trust lets you manage your assets during your lifetime and pass them to your loved ones without the delay, cost, and public record of probate court. You stay in full control of the trust while you're living, and can update or dissolve it as your circumstances change. Upon your passing, your chosen successor trustee can distribute assets to your beneficiaries directly, often in a matter of weeks rather than months. We'll help you set up and properly fund a trust that fits your family, your property, and your goals.
Powers of Attorney
Life is unpredictable, and a serious illness, accident, or absence can leave you unable to make decisions for yourself at a critical moment. A financial power of attorney lets someone you trust manage your bank accounts, pay bills, and handle property on your behalf. A medical power of attorney lets your chosen agent make healthcare decisions and speak with your doctors if you're incapacitated. We'll help you put both documents in place before they're needed, so your family isn't left guessing or facing court intervention.
Beneficiary Deeds
A beneficiary deed allows your Wyoming real estate, a home, land, or other property, to pass directly to the beneficiaries you name, without going through probate court. You keep full ownership and control of the property during your lifetime, and can change or revoke the deed at any point. When you pass away, the property transfers to your beneficiaries simply by recording a death certificate, saving your family time, expense, and stress. We'll help you prepare and record the deed correctly so the transfer goes smoothly when it matters.
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Wyoming Families Have Trusted Jared Olsen With Their Estate Plans For Over A Decade
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