Estate Planning & Probate in Beaver, Utah
Beaver County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Beaver County's actual court and recording details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the District Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in Beaver County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Beaver County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Beaver County→The Probate Process in Beaver County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Beaver, probate runs through the District Court at 2270 S 525 W, Beaver. The court sits in the 5th Judicial District. Beaver County shares the 5th Judicial District with Iron and Washington.
Full Beaver Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Beaver County · 5th Judicial District
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Beaver County · County Recorder · Jamie Kelsey
Address
Phone
Hours
E-recording
$45 flat, regardless of page count; a 2-page TOD deed records for $45.
Full recording details →Verified September 9, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the District Court
The court offers a self-help center, open Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Assistance is available in Spanish in addition to English. Call 888-683-0009 for details.
Requests for copies of audio court recordings should be sent to beavercopies@utcourts.gov.
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