Selling an Estate House Facing Foreclosure in Utah When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign
What to do when a co-administrator refuses to sign to sell an estate house that’s facing foreclosure Short answer: In Utah, if a co-administrator refuses to sign a sale of estate real estate, you usually cannot close a normal sale without either getting that co-administrator’s cooperation or getting a court order authorizing the sale (or […]
Read article →Utah — Getting Court Approval to Release Estate Funds When Beneficiaries Disagree
What to do when beneficiaries dispute how estate money should be split Disclaimer: This article is educational only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Consult a licensed Utah attorney for advice about your situation. Short answer If beneficiaries dispute how estate funds should be divided, the personal representative (executor/administrator) […]
Read article →Utah: What Happens to Proceeds When a Parent’s House Is Sold During Probate
How proceeds from a parent’s home sale are handled in Utah probate Overview (short answer) If a decedent’s home is sold during administration, the sale proceeds become estate property. The personal representative uses those proceeds first to pay valid debts, taxes, funeral costs, and administration expenses. Any remaining money generally becomes part of the estate […]
Read article →Utah: Reimbursing Yourself from an Estate for Paying a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien
Can I reimburse myself from the estate for the money I paid from my own funds toward the decedent's vehicle lien? Short answer: Maybe. Under Utah probate law, you can often be reimbursed from the estate for payments you made on the decedent’s behalf if the payment was a proper estate expense or if you […]
Read article →Utah: How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to a Decedent's Children
How remaining estate funds are distributed to the decedent's children under Utah law Short answer: After the personal representative (executor or administrator) pays taxes, valid creditor claims, funeral costs, and administration expenses, the representative prepares a final accounting and asks the probate court to approve distribution. The court orders distribution either according to the decedent's […]
Read article →Utah: Do You Need a Bond to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate?
Understanding Bond Requirements for an Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Utah Short answer Under Utah law, a court generally requires an administrator (a person appointed to manage an intestate estate) to give a fiduciary bond before receiving full authority to act. The court can waive or reduce that bond in certain circumstances — for […]
Read article →Utah — Factors the Court Considers When Appointing an Estate Administrator
Detailed Answer — What the court looks at when choosing an estate administrator under Utah law This section explains the legal and practical factors a Utah probate court will consider when deciding who should be appointed to administer a decedent’s estate. This is an educational overview only and is not legal advice. Legal framework Utah’s […]
Read article →Utah — Using Estate Sale Proceeds to Pay Junk Removal and Personal Property Cleanup
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — in most Utah probate cases, a personal representative (also called an executor or administrator) may use estate funds, including proceeds from a lawful sale of estate property, to pay necessary administration expenses such as junk removal and personal property cleanup. However, the payment must be reasonable, properly documented, and […]
Read article →Utah: How to Regain Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts
Detailed Answer — Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Financial Accounts in Utah Short answer: Stop further access, gather paperwork, get lawful authority (usually by becoming the personal representative or using a small‑estate procedure), and use court and criminal remedies if someone is misusing the accounts. Important disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. […]
Read article →How Utah Probate Handles Unauthorized Charges Against a Parent's Estate
How Utah Probate Addresses Unauthorized Charges Against a Parent's Estate Summary (short answer): In Utah, unauthorized charges or withdrawals from a deceased person's accounts are treated as wrongful transfers or misconduct by whoever made them. The personal representative (executor/administrator) has the duty to identify and recover those funds for the estate, and the probate court […]
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