Utah: How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Affect Life Estate Rights and What to Do If an Executor Refuses to Produce It
FAQ — Prenuptial Agreements, Life Estates, and Executor Access to Documents in Utah What this article does: explains, in plain language, how a premarital (prenuptial) agreement can affect life estate arrangements and your inheritance expectations under Utah law, and what steps to take if an executor or personal representative refuses to provide the agreement or […]
Read article →How to Verify an Executor’s Percentage Share Calculation from a House Sale — Utah
Detailed Answer Short answer: Ask the personal representative (executor) for a written final accounting and the closing documents for the sale. Confirm the executor started with the gross sale proceeds, subtracted valid liens and sale costs, then deducted estate debts and allowed fees, and finally applied the percentage or share set by the will (or […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Relative’s House During Probate in Utah
Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Utah attorney. Detailed Answer When a homeowner dies, their real property often becomes part of the decedent’s estate and may need to go through probate in Utah before a transfer of ownership can occur. A mortgage on […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent's House in Utah: Creditor Notice and Small Estate Rules
Selling a Deceased Parent’s House in Utah: Creditor Notice & Small Estate Rules Short answer: In many cases you do not complete the three‑month published creditor notice through the small‑estate affidavit procedure because that short procedure typically covers only limited, primarily personal property. To sell real property (a house) you usually need a formal probate […]
Read article →Utah: Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicles in Probate
Detailed Answer This guide explains how a personal representative (executor or administrator) in Utah proves the value of a decedent’s vehicles during probate. It assumes you start with no legal background. This is an educational overview of common steps, typical evidence, and where Utah law directs you to file inventories. This is not legal advice. […]
Read article →Proving Vehicle Value During Probate in Utah
Proving the Value of Vehicles in Probate: Practical Steps for Utah Executors Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice tailored to your situation, consult a Utah probate attorney. Detailed Answer — How an executor or personal representative proves vehicle value in Utah probate When someone dies, the […]
Read article →Utah: Getting Appointed as a Limited Personal Representative in a Small Estate to Notify Creditors and Sell Property
How to get appointed as a limited personal representative under Utah small estate rules to run a notice to creditors and handle the sale of property Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. For guidance about your specific situation, consult a Utah-licensed probate attorney or the probate clerk in the county where the […]
Read article →How to Prove a Zero Balance and Close a Spouse’s Estate in Utah
How to prove a zero balance and formally close your spouse’s estate in Utah Short answer: To close your spouse’s estate in Utah when there is no remaining property or unpaid liability, you still must follow the probate steps required by Utah law: identify whether formal probate is required, file the necessary inventories and notices, […]
Read article →Utah: Using a Small Estate Affidavit for an Intestate Estate — Can It Replace Formal Probate?
Using a Small Estate Affidavit in Utah for an Intestate Estate: When It Can Replace Formal Probate Short answer: Utah law provides simplified procedures that may let an heir collect some or all of a decedent’s personal property without full probate, but you must meet the statutory conditions. Whether you can use a small estate […]
Read article →Utah: What Happens If Mediation Fails in a Partition and Probate Dispute?
Will I still need to go to court if mediation fails in a Utah partition and probate dispute? This FAQ explains what commonly happens in Utah when mediation does not resolve a partition (co‑owner property division) or a probate dispute. It assumes no prior legal knowledge. This is general information only and not legal advice; […]
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