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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 ...
Real property owned solely in the decedent's name, or as a tenant in common; 2. Personal property such as cars, household items, and jewelry; 3. Bank accounts titled solely in decedent's name; 4. Life insurance policies and brokerage accounts listing decedent or decedent's estate as beneficiary; 5.
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").
Who may file. Anyone may file a probate case. To be appointed the personal representative, an applicant must be at least 21 years old.
How long does the probate process take in Utah? That depends on the nature of the assets in the estate, and whether there are any objections to the appointment of the personal representative or the validity of the will. In most cases, however, the probate process takes approximately four to five months.
If you die with no descendants, or if all of your descendants are from you and your surviving spouse. Your spouse inherits all of your intestate property. (Utah Code § 75-2-102 (2023).)
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.
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.
(c) a proceeding to contest an informally probated will and to secure appointment of the person with legal priority for appointment in the event the contest is successful, may be commenced within the later of 12 months from the informal probate or three years from the decedent's death.