UT risk area
Probate risk in Utah
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Utah allows collection of personal property by small estate affidavit when the estate is under a statutory cap and contains no real property.
How long does probate typically take here?What costs and fees should families expect?What becomes public during probate?
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The estate must be under $100,000 in total value and contain no real property.
- At least 30 days must pass after death.
- No application for appointment of a personal representative can be pending.
- Utah's small-estate affidavit is limited to estates with no real property.
Questions to consider
Questions this risk area helps you evaluate in Utah
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Utah allows collection of personal property by small estate affidavit when the estate is under a statutory cap and contains no real property.
- The estate must be under $100,000 in total value and contain no real property.
- At least 30 days must pass after death.
- No application for appointment of a personal representative can be pending.
- Utah's small-estate affidavit is limited to estates with no real property.
Sources
Risk sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Utah.