Probate is required if: the estate includes real property (land, house, inium, mineral rights) of any value, and/or. the estate has assets (other than land, and not including cars) whose net worth is more than $100,000.
What Records are Public in Utah? Court Records: Case filings, judgments, and other documents related to civil and criminal proceedings in Utah courts. Vital Records: Birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records.
Except as provided in Section 75-3-1201, to be effective to prove the transfer of any property or to nominate a personal representative, a will must be declared to be valid by an order of informal probate by the registrar, or an adjudication of probate by the court, except that a duly executed and unrevoked will which ...
Privacy Concerns. One common question that arises is whether wills are public record in Utah. The good news is that, in most cases, wills are kept private until the individual passes away.
An estate administrator is the appointed legal representative of the deceased. The legal representative may be a surviving spouse, other family member, executor named in the will or an attorney. In general, the estate administrator: Collects all the assets of the deceased.
Given the complexity of these tasks, a common question asked is, "How long does an executor have to settle an estate in Utah?" The timeline can vary widely, generally ranging from a few months to over a year, depending on factors such as the size and complexity of the estate, the clarity of the will, and whether or not ...
The “witnessed will” — To create an enforceable witnessed will in Utah, the person making the will must put its terms in writing and then sign the document in the presence of two witnesses, who also must sign the will. A notary public should verify the will maker's signature and the signatures of the witnesses.
In Utah, you can make a living trust to avoid probate for virtually any asset you own—real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and so on. You need to create a trust document (similar to a will), naming someone to take over as trustee after your death (called a "successor trustee").
A small estate affidavit may be used if: the entire value of the estate is under $100,000, there is no real property, at least 30 days have passed since the death, and. no application for appointment of personal representative has been filed.