David G. Wood, Esq
Partner, York Howell, LLC
Main Street Certified Tax Advisor
Certified Medicaid Planner
Welcome to the York Howell - Team DGW website.
I’m glad you’re here. Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, especially when it involves your family, your business, and your financial security. I work closely with clients to create comprehensive estate plans, structure businesses properly, protect assets, tax planning, probate, and prepare for long-term care and Medicaid needs.
My goal is simple: to give you clarity today and confidence about tomorrow.
Phone: 801.527.1040
email: TeamDGW@yorkhowell.com
10610 South Jordan Gateway, Suite 200 South Jordan, UT 84096
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Practice Areas
Create a plan for you and loved ones with a will, trust, financial and medical directives
Establish your business entity with optimal attention to legal, operational, and tax matters
Probate is the court-supervised procedure that ensures a deceased person's assets are properly distributed, debts are paid, and final wishes are honored or, if no wishes exist, that state law steps in
Mitigate risk from creditors and predators whether you are a business owner, professional, or retiree
A comprehensive tax review can identify ways to save you money
Obtain the care you need without losing the assets you have worked a lifetime to build
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About Us
David G. Wood, Attorney
With nearly 30 years of experience as an attorney and businessman, David is a trusted advisor for: business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, retirees, and young families. He helps his clients protect what matters most from creditors and predators.
David’s career path gives him a unique understanding of the challenges faced by professionals and entrepreneurs. As a young attorney, he worked at a financial advisory firm, assisting clients with financial planning, business structuring, and estate planning. He went on to manage and then own a large, award-winning, asset recovery firm for a decade before a merger/acquisition. For six years he operated the asset protection and estate planning firm Plan Right Law before joining York Howell.
David has assisted clients with transactional work in Asia and Latin America. He has a deep understanding of small business, asset protection, and tax planning. He's been involved in several start-ups. His experience allows him to see a client’s situation from both sides of the table – as a legal advisor and as a business owner who has navigated the complexities of growth and risk.
Education:
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Certified Tax Advisor (MSCTA), Main Street Tax Advisors 2024
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Certified Medicaid Planner (CMP), Wealth Preservation Institute 2019
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J.D., Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School 1995
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B.A., Political Science, University of Utah 1991
Affiliations:
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Utah State Bar Association; estate planning, real property, and corporate counsel sections
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Idaho State Bar Association
Chelsie Poulsen, Paralegal
Chelsie joined David in 2023 as a paralegal and made the move to York Howell. Before that she had worked in high-level administrative and director positions. This is the second time in her career that Chelsie has worked with David. Chelsie manages the team and heads our document production.
Shelby Walles, Paralegal
Shelby joined our team in June 2025 as a paralegal. She has worked as a legal assistant for many years and has a technical background, having managed IP matters. Her excellent eye for detail and precision are great additions for us and our clients.