What steps do I need to take when the original estate administrator has died before completing the probate? (UT)
What steps do I need to take when the original estate administrator has died before completing the probate? Detailed Answer — Replacing a deceased estate administrator in Utah When the person who was acting as an estate administrator (also called a personal representative) dies before the probate process finishes, the probate court must appoint a […]
Read article →How long does it usually take to get an out-of-state will approved in Utah probate?
Detailed Answer Short answer: There is no single fixed timeline. If an out-of-state will is uncontested and you have the original will and a death certificate, Utah informal probate or ancillary administration often completes in about 4–12 weeks. If the will must be formally admitted, if someone contests it, or if there are significant out-of-state […]
Read article →What happens if a survey shows the property was conveyed out of my mother’s estate decades ago? (UT)
FAQ: If a survey shows the property was conveyed out of my mother’s estate decades ago, what happens under Utah law? Short answer If a recorded deed or other recorded instrument shows the property left your mother’s estate decades ago, the person or entity named on that recorded document likely owns the property now. You […]
Read article →How do I get the probate court’s permission to sell the property when the clerk’s office won’t explain the filing requirements? (UT)
Getting Probate Court Permission to Sell Real Property in Utah When the Clerk’s Office Won’t Explain Filing Requirements Quick answer: In Utah you generally need authority from the probate court or from your appointment as the personal representative (executor/administrator) to sell a decedent’s real property. If the clerk’s office won’t explain filing requirements, use Utah […]
Read article →Can I recover personal items that heirs removed from the house before I took possession and enforce the court’s order? (UT)
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — often you can recover personal items removed by heirs and ask the court to enforce its possession order, but the path depends on how and when the items were taken, what court order you have, and whether the items are part of a probate estate. Under Utah law you […]
Read article →What steps do I need to follow as executor to sell real property to pay estate debts? (UT)
Detailed Answer Short answer: As the personal representative (executor) in Utah, you must first confirm you have authority to sell real property (either by the will or by the probate court), open probate if required, inventory and appraise estate assets, notify creditors and interested parties, obtain any required court approval, market and sell the property, […]
Read article →Can heirs of a deceased sibling be included in a partition action in Utah, and how do I add them?
FAQ: Can heirs of a deceased sibling be included in a partition action in Utah, and how do I add them? Short answer Yes. In Utah a partition action must include the people who own an interest in the property. If your sibling died and their ownership interest passed to heirs (either by will or […]
Read article →What Happens to a Safe Deposit Box After Someone Dies in UT?
Safe deposit boxes after an owner's death: Utah FAQ for families and fiduciaries This FAQ explains the practical steps and legal framework you should expect in Utah when a safe deposit box owner dies. This is educational information only and is not legal advice. Short answer When someone who rented a safe deposit box in […]
Read article →When Can an Executor Be Removed in Utah?
When Can an Executor (Personal Representative) Be Removed in Utah? — FAQ Quick answer: In Utah, a personal representative (commonly called an executor) can be removed by the probate court if they are unqualified, incapable, have breached fiduciary duties, are guilty of misconduct or waste, fail to perform required duties (such as accounting or distributing […]
Read article →What Is “Probate in Common Form” in Utah?
Probate in Common Form — What Utah Residents Need to Know Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For legal advice about a specific estate, contact a licensed Utah attorney. Short answer “Probate in common form” is a phrase used in some states […]
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