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Utah Estate Planning: Free Wills, Trusts & Calculators

The Beehive State

Access comprehensive Utah estate planning resources with FREE state-specific forms for Last Will and Testament, Healthcare Proxy, and Financial Power of Attorney documents.

What Makes Utah Different

Estate planning in Utah involves navigating a specific set of state laws that differ in important ways from neighboring states. Understanding these distinctions helps ensure your documents will be valid and your wishes carried out as intended.

Like all states, Utah recognizes formally executed wills and living trusts as valid estate planning tools. A standard will here requires 2 adult witnesses, and adding a notarized self-proving affidavit can streamline the probate process later. The state also recognizes holographic (handwritten) wills, though these have stricter proof requirements and are more vulnerable to legal challenges.

The state adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act in 2016, modernizing its rules around financial powers of attorney. If you have older documents, it may be worth reviewing them to ensure they take advantage of the current law's protections.

If you die without a will in Utah, your heirs must survive you by at least 5 days to inherit anything. This "survival period" exists to prevent property from passing through multiple estates in quick succession when family members die close together in time, such as in an accident. Utah uses "per capita at each generation" distribution when dividing assets among descendants. This modern approach ensures that grandchildren whose parent predeceased you share equally with other grandchildren, rather than splitting only their parent's portion.

Smaller estates under $100,000 can use a simplified transfer process that avoids full probate proceedings.

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Each county in Utah handles probate matters through its local court system. Click on any county to view specific court contact information, judges, filing procedures, and local requirements.

Utah Estate Law

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Catch anything outside your trust. Pairs with your revocable trust.

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Name someone to make medical decisions if you can't.

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Utah Tools & Calculators

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How Much Does Probate Cost in Utah?

Estimate attorney fees, executor fees, court costs, and timeline for probating an estate in your state. See if the estate qualifies for simplified probate procedures.

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How Much Can an Executor Charge in Utah?

Calculate how much an executor (personal representative) can charge for administering an estate. See if your state has statutory fees or uses reasonable compensation.

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Who Inherits Without a Will in Utah?

Find out who inherits your estate and how much they get if you die without a will. Based on your state's intestate succession laws.

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What's Fair Trustee Compensation in Utah?

Find out what's fair compensation for serving as trustee. Compare family, professional, and corporate trustee rates based on your situation.

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How Much Are Estate & Inheritance Taxes in Utah?

Calculate federal estate tax, state estate tax (12 states + DC), and inheritance tax (5 states) for an estate or trust.

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How Many Death Certificates Do I Need in Utah?

Calculate how many certified death certificates you need based on the assets and accounts you need to close. See state-specific ordering information.

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Do I Need Probate in Utah?

Answer a few questions to find out if an estate needs full probate, qualifies for simplified probate, or can avoid probate entirely with a small estate affidavit.

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What Does Estate Planning Actually Cost in Utah?

See the true cost of estate planning. Compare SimplyTrust, Trust & Will, LegalZoom, and attorneys including life events like marriage, divorce, and having children.

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How Much Does a Revocable Living Trust Cost in Utah?

Compare the cost of creating a revocable living trust. See how SimplyTrust, Trust & Will, LegalZoom, and attorneys compare over 5 years including life events.

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How Much Does a Will Cost in Utah?

Compare the cost of creating a will. See document costs plus probate fees your heirs will pay. Compare SimplyTrust, Trust & Will, LegalZoom, and attorneys.

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How Much Life Insurance Do I Need in Utah?

Calculate how much life insurance coverage you need. Accounts for income replacement, debt payoff, college funding, and state-specific factors like cost of living and estate taxes.

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I'm Inheriting - What Should I Expect in Utah?

Find out what to expect when inheriting money, property, or other assets. See timeline estimates, inheritance tax implications, and understand what the executor or trustee is handling behind the scenes.

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Are My Beneficiary Designations Protected in Utah?

See how your state handles beneficiary designations after divorce, inherited IRA creditor protection, and spousal consent requirements for retirement accounts.

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What Are the Estate Laws in My State in Utah?

Understand your state's estate planning landscape. See will execution requirements, probate procedures, trust administration rules, and what happens if you die without a plan.

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How Do Trust Laws Differ Between States in Utah?

See side-by-side differences in trust execution requirements, remote notarization, transfer-on-death deeds, and administration rules. Calculate settlement costs for each state.

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How Do I Sign Estate Documents in Utah?

Understand what you need to execute your estate planning documents. Check witness requirements, notarization rules, and whether you can sign remotely via video call (RON).

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Will My Estate Documents Transfer in Utah?

Moving states? Find out if your will, trust, healthcare proxy, or power of attorney will be recognized in your new state. See the legal basis for interstate recognition and any potential issues.

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Do I Need a Revocable Trust in Utah?

Answer questions about your estate size, real estate, family situation, and privacy preferences to see how a revocable trust compares to a will alone.

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Can I Self-File Probate in Utah?

Get a score-based recommendation on whether self-filing probate is right for your situation. See estimated savings vs. hiring an attorney and get a step-by-step checklist.

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Do I Need a Trust or Will in Utah?

Compare trusts vs wills for your specific situation. See probate costs, trust administration expenses, and whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures based on your state and estate value.

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How Do I Settle an Estate in Utah?

Get a personalized checklist for settling an estate after someone passes away. Covers trust administration, probate, and intestate estates.

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What Are My Duties as Trustee in Utah?

Step-by-step guide for successor trustees administering a trust. Understand your duties, notification deadlines, and asset management responsibilities.

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What Are My Duties as Executor in Utah?

Complete guide for executors and personal representatives navigating probate. Court filings, creditor claims, and distribution timelines.

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Utah Estate Attorneys

Find estate planning attorneys in Utah by practice area.

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Utah Trust Administration Attorneys

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Utah Probate Attorneys

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Utah Elder Law Attorneys

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Utah Tax Planning Attorneys

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Utah Conservatorship Attorneys

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Utah Guardianship Attorneys

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Utah Special Needs Planning Attorneys

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Utah Asset Protection Attorneys

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Financial Institutions in Utah

Banks, brokerages, and credit unions serving Utah.

America First

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Credit Union serving the West and Southwest

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Auto-Owners Life

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Insurance Company serving the Midwest, Southeast, and more

Auto-Owners Life

Columbia Bank

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Bank serving the West and Southwest

Columbia Bank

D.A. Davidson

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Brokerage serving the West, Midwest, and more

D.A. Davidson

Glacier Bank

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Bank serving the West and Southwest

Glacier Bank

KeyBank

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Bank serving the West, Northeast, and more

KeyBank

Mountain America

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Credit Union serving the West and Southwest

Mountain America

Pacific Premier Bank

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Bank serving the West and Southwest

Pacific Premier Bank

Security Service FCU

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Credit Union serving Colorado, Texas and Utah

Security Service FCU

UMB Bank

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Bank serving the Midwest, Southwest, and more

UMB Bank

WaFd Bank

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Bank serving the West and Southwest

WaFd Bank

Zions Bank

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Bank serving Idaho, Utah and Wyoming

Zions Bank

Acorns

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Brokerage serving all 50 states

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ADP

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Retirement Provider serving all 50 states

ADP

Aflac

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Insurance Company serving all 50 states

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Insurance Company serving all 50 states

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Utah Estate Planning Articles

Discover Utah's probate laws, trust options, and asset protection strategies through educational articles about state requirements.

Cost of Probate in Utah: What Families Can Expect to Pay

Cost of Probate in Utah: What Families Can Expect to Pay

Utah probate costs range from thousands to tens of thousands
Estate Planning
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialFebruary 26, 2026
Revocable Trusts in Utah Versus Nevada

Revocable Trusts in Utah Versus Nevada

Read about Utah and Nevada revocable trust laws, requirements, and benefits. See how revocable trusts in Utah and Nevada compare.
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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialFebruary 2, 2026
The History of Inheritance Tax in Utah

The History of Inheritance Tax in Utah

Read about the history of inheritance tax in Utah and how the state’s lack of inheritance tax impacts property owners in the state.
Estate Planning
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialFebruary 2, 2026
The History of Estate Tax in Utah

The History of Estate Tax in Utah

Read about the history of estate tax in Utah and what no estate tax means for Utah families and their estate planning.
Estate Planning
SimplyTrustSimplyTrust EditorialFebruary 2, 2026