How to Transfer an Inherited Membership Interest in a Utah Single‑Member LLC
Detailed Answer: Transferring an Inherited Membership Interest in a Utah Single‑Member LLC This article explains the practical steps that commonly follow when a person inherits the sole membership interest in a Utah single‑member limited liability company (LLC). It summarizes how probate and Utah LLC law interact, what rights an heir receives immediately, common paperwork and […]
Read article →Utah: Documents from the Secretary of State to Prove Someone Was the Sole Member of an LLC
How to prove sole LLC membership using Secretary of State records in Utah Detailed Answer When you need to show a bank that a family member was the sole member of an LLC, the Utah Division of Corporations (the state filing office) can provide a small set of official, public records. Those records can help, […]
Read article →Utah — Can the Court Compel an Accounting During Probate?
Understanding Court-Ordered Accountings in Utah Probate Short explanation: During probate in Utah, the person administering an estate generally must collect, protect, and report on estate assets. People who have a legal interest in the estate (heirs, beneficiaries, and certain creditors) can ask the probate court to require the personal representative to file a formal accounting. […]
Read article →How to Qualify as Administrator of a Sibling’s Intestate Estate in Utah
How to qualify as the administrator of your sibling’s estate in Utah Short answer: In Utah, when a person dies without a will (intestate), the probate court appoints a personal representative (often called an administrator or administrator with will annexed) to handle the estate. A sibling can qualify and be appointed if higher-priority relatives (for […]
Read article →Utah: If a Divorce Wasn’t Final, Can an Estranged Spouse Claim Under the Estate?
Can an estranged spouse still claim from an estate if the divorce wasn’t finalized? Short answer: Yes — under Utah law an estranged spouse who remains legally married when the decedent dies generally keeps the legal rights of a surviving spouse. That means they can inherit through intestacy, be a named beneficiary, or make a […]
Read article →Recovering Funeral and Pre-Administration Expenses in Utah
Recovering Funeral and Pre-Administration Expenses in Utah: What You Need to Know Short answer: You may be able to recover funeral expenses and other costs you paid before an estate is settled, but recovery depends on who paid, who is administering the estate, whether the estate has enough assets, and whether you follow Utah’s probate […]
Read article →What steps do I need to take to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died? (UT)
Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For specific legal help about your situation, consult a qualified Utah attorney. Detailed answer — How to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed in Utah If one or more co-owners named on a recorded joint survivorship deed have died, the […]
Read article →What can I do if the personal representative sends me a payment without explaining how he calculated my share of the estate? — Utah (UT)
Detailed Answer — What to do if a Utah personal representative sends a payment without explaining how your share was calculated Short answer: In Utah you can ask the personal representative (PR) for a written accounting and backup documents showing how they calculated your share. If the PR refuses or the accounting looks incorrect, you […]
Read article →What documentation is required to prove I'm the next of kin and qualify as administrator in a reopened estate? (UT)
Proving Next of Kin and Qualifying as Administrator in a Reopened Estate — Utah Short answer: To prove you are the next of kin and qualify as an administrator when reopening an estate in Utah, you will typically need certified copies of the decedent’s death certificate; documents showing your relationship to the decedent (birth certificate, […]
Read article →How can I reopen my father's closed estate in Utah so I can be appointed as administrator?
Overview This FAQ explains the common procedure in Utah for reopening a closed probate estate so a new personal representative (administrator) can be appointed. It describes typical grounds for reopening, the documents you will need, the court steps, and practical tips. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Disclaimer: I am not a […]
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