Daniel V. Goodsell
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in Las Vegas, NV
Highly respected attorney Daniel V. Goodsell is a partner in the Las Vegas law firm of Goodsell & Olsen. Mr. Goodsell focuses his efforts on assisting clients from throughout Nevada with a variety of estate planning matters, including probate and out-of-area probate, business succession planning and asset protection. In addition, he advises clients on long-term care solutions and has extensive experience with the formation of nonprofit organizations and charitable trusts.
Mr. Goodsell began his legal career in 1990 after earning his law degree from The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law and his admission to the Utah State Bar. In 2000, the State Bar of Nevada granted him admission. In addition, the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Utah and Nevada have both approved him to practice in their courtrooms, as has the U.S. Tax Court.
In the 25 years that have passed since attorney Goodsell began practicing law, he has earned the respect of the legal community for his professionalism and integrity. As evidence of the level of respect he has in the eyes of his clients and his peers, he holds a "Superb" rating from Avvo, and he is a regular guest speaker at legal and community events. In addition, he has published numerous articles relating to asset protection, trusts and other estate planning-related topics.
Mr. Goodsell is a very active member of the legal community on local, state and national levels. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The State Bar of California and the Southern Nevada Estate Planning Council.
- 50%Estate Planning & Probate
- 50%Elder Law
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- Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2021
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About Daniel V. Goodsell
First Admitted: 1990, Utah
Professional Webpage: http://www.goodsellolsen.com/daniel-v-goodsell
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter - Trusts: The Ultimate Guide - National Business Institute seminar for continuing education for Nevada attorneys, accountants and financial planners (2018)
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter - Top Estate Planning Techniques - National Business Institute seminar for continuing education for Nevada attorneys, accountants and financial planners (2012)
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter - Resolving Legal and Financial Issues in Elder Care - National Business Institute seminar for continuing education for Nevada attorneys, accountants and financial planners (2011)
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter - Estate Planning Basics - National Business Institute seminar for continuing education for Nevada attorneys, accountants and financial planners (2010)
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter - The Business Side of Appraising - 2010 International Conference of American Society of Appraisers in Las Vegas, Nevada (2009)
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter - Top Ten Estate Planning Techniques - National Business Institute seminar for continuing education for Nevada attorneys, accountants and financial planners (2009)
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter - Accounting for Estates and Trusts in Nevada - Lorman Education Services seminar for continuing legal education for Nevada attorneys, accountants and financial planners (2008)
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter - Medicaid Update 2011 - National Business Institute seminar for continuing education for Nevada attorneys, accountants and financial planners (2011)
- Co-Author and Co-Presenter - Use of LLCs in Asset Protection and estate Planning - National Business Institute seminar for continuing education for Nevada attorneys, accountants, and financial planners (2014)
Educational Background
- B.S. Degree in Accounting - Brigham Young University, 1986
Bar/Professional Activity
- California Supreme Court, 2001
- Nevada Supreme Court, 2000
- U.S. Tax Court, 2002
- Utah Supreme Court, 1990
- Certified Public Accountant - State of Utah - Currently Inactive, 1998
- U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 2000
- Certified Elder Law Attorney - National Elder Law Foundation, 2009
- U.S. District Court District of Utah, 1990
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Certified Elder Law Attorney - National Elder Law Foundation, 2009
Last Updated: 4/16/2021