Compelling a Spouse to Sell a House Under a Will — Utah
Detailed Answer This page explains, in plain language, how you can try to compel a spouse to sell real property and distribute the proceeds according to a decedent’s will under Utah law. This is general information only and not legal advice. Laws and procedures vary based on who holds title to the property, what the […]
Read article →Utah: How to Recover a Cash Bequest When the Executor Won’t Cooperate
What to do if the executor won’t cooperate when you’re owed a cash bequest in Utah Short answer: Confirm you are a named beneficiary, request a copy of the will and an accounting, send a clear written demand, and—if the executor still refuses—file a petition in Utah probate court to compel an accounting, force distribution, […]
Read article →Utah: How to File a Notice to Creditors in Probate
Filing a Notice to Creditors in Utah Probate: Step-by-Step FAQ Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For help applying Utah law to your situation, consult a licensed Utah attorney. Detailed answer: What filing a Notice to Creditors means and how to do […]
Read article →Utah: How to Be Appointed Executor When a Named Representative Refuses
FAQ — Succession when a nominated personal representative declines under Utah law Short answer: If the person your parent named to administer the estate refuses to serve, you can ask the probate court to appoint you as the personal representative (executor). The court will follow Utah’s probate rules and statutory priority to pick a successor […]
Read article →Utah: How Multiple Heirs Can Keep the Family House Instead of Selling It
Keeping a Family Home When Multiple Heirs Own It — Utah Guide Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Utah attorney. Detailed Answer If a deceased person's real property passes to two or more […]
Read article →Utah: Why an Inherited House May Not Be a Probate Asset and Paying the Mortgage to Avoid Foreclosure
Do I Need Probate to Keep an Inherited House and Can I Pay the Mortgage Myself? This overview explains how property passes at death in Utah, why a house sometimes skips probate, and what options an inheritor has to stop foreclosure by making mortgage payments. This is educational information only — not legal advice. How […]
Read article →Utah — Challenging a Sibling's Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account for Mortgage Payments
Can you stop a sibling from using your deceased parent’s bank account to pay the mortgage before a personal representative is appointed? Short answer (FAQ-style) If the account was solely in your parent’s name and not a joint account or payable-on-death (POD) account, money in that account belongs to the decedent’s estate once your parent […]
Read article →Utah: Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds
Quick answer Short answer: In Utah, an oral agreement about how wrongful death proceeds will be handled like any other contract and can sometimes be enforced — but enforcing or disputing it usually requires: (1) proving the parties made a mutual agreement with consideration, (2) showing who had authority to bind the estate or heirs, […]
Read article →Utah: How to Apply to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate
Detailed Answer — Serving as an Estate Administrator in Utah Short answer: If a person dies without a valid will in Utah (intestate), a family member or other interested person can ask the probate court to be appointed as the estate's personal representative (often called an administrator). You must file a petition in the proper […]
Read article →Utah Probate: Do I Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator (Intestate)?
Do I have to post a bond to serve as administrator when there’s no will? Detailed answer — Utah probate bond rules (plain language) Under Utah law, a court generally requires a bond from a personal representative (administrator or executor) to protect the estate’s creditors and beneficiaries. The bond is a type of insurance that […]
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