Utah probate guide
Probate process in Utah
Utah adopted the Uniform Probate Code. Most probates are informal, handled administratively by the registrar in the District Court for a $375 filing fee. The small-estate affidavit is available 30 days after death for personal-property estates of $100,000 or less with no real estate, and is not filed with the court. Utah recognizes transfer-on-death deeds under Utah Code § 75-6-401 et seq.
Utah probate at a glance
- Court
- District Court (Probate)
- Typical timeline
- 26–78 weeks
- Filing fee
- $375
- Small-estate threshold
- $100,000
- TOD deed allowed?
- Yes
- Bond required by default?
- No
- Statute
- Utah Code §§ 75-1-101 et seq. (Uniform Probate Code)
Source: www.utcourts.gov. Fees and thresholds change — verify with your county court before filing.
How Utah probate works, step by step
- 1File application for informal probate with the District Court registrar
- 2Registrar appoints personal representative and issues letters
- 3Publish notice to creditors; three-month claim period runs
- 4Inventory assets and pay debts, taxes, and allowances
- 5File closing statement after one year
Probate by county in Utah
Filing fees, court contacts, and process detail for 1 Utah county:
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This page is informational and is not legal advice. Probate procedure varies by county and changes over time. Consult a licensed Utah probate attorney for advice specific to your situation.