Estate Planning for Box Elder County, Utah Property Owners

For most Box Elder County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a Box Elder County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the District Court. The two tools that keep a Box Elder County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Recorder, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Skipping this planning step means the District Court decides who receives the property: a simple Utah probate takes 4+ months and opens with $375 in court filing fees.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Box Elder County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Box Elder County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Recorder during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, an Utah transfer on death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentUtah Code 75-6-401 to 75-6-419Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathUtah Code 75-6-401 to 75-6-419Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Box Elder County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by County Recorder Chad Montgomery, at 1 S Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302. Phone: 435-734-3395. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

The County Recorder charges $45 flat, regardless of page count. A 2-page transfer on death deed costs $45 to record in Box Elder County.

Box Elder County accepts electronic recording.

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Box Elder County · County Recorder · Chad Montgomery

Address

1 S Main StreetBrigham City, UT 84302

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

E-recording

Available
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Recording fees

Flat fee (any length)$45

Utah Code 17-71-407 (formerly 17-21-18.5)

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Box Elder County

FirmBrigham City, UT

Bishop Estate Law

Serves 2 counties

Brigham City estate firm in Box Elder County, also serving Bountiful and the Layton area. Drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, and guardianships, and handles contested probate, asset protection, and wealth preservation. Offers a 20% discount on legal services to first responders, active-duty military, veterans, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers.

PracticesEstate PlanningGuardianshipSpecial Needs PlanningAsset Protectionand 4 more

Office
50 West Forest St, Suite 104Brigham City, UT 84302
Free consultation

FirmLogan, UT

Hallock & Hallock, P.C.

Serves 3 counties

Specializes in farm and ranch succession planning, which is critical for rural Cache Valley. Also serves Idaho and Arizona clients. Strong focus exclusively on estate planning and related matters.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateSpecial Needs Planningand 3 more

Office
40 West Cache Valley Blvd., Suite 9ALogan, UT 84341

FirmBrigham City, UT

Mann, Hadfield & Thorne, P.C.

Since 1937 · Serves 1 county

The premier law firm in Box Elder County, established in 1937. Extensive experience in estate planning, probate, contracts, real estate, and general litigation.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawReal EstateWills

Office
98 N Main St, Suite ABrigham City, UT 84302

FirmOgden, UT

Kaufman, Nichols & Kaufman, PLLC

Since 1979 · Serves 3 counties

Ogden estate planning law firm experienced in both formal and informal probate proceedings, serving Weber County, Davis County, and Box Elder County. Originally established in 1979 as Farr, Kaufman, and Hamilton.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbatePowers Of AttorneyTrustsWills

Office
205 26th St, #34Ogden, UT 84401
Free consultation

FirmNorth Ogden, UT

Nelsen Law Offices, P.C.

Serves 3 counties

North Ogden firm serving Weber County and northern Utah for more than 15 years. Takes probate matters start to finish, including petitioning for Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, and drafts wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Also prepares NFA gun trusts and LLC and S corporation formations.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawGun Trustsand 3 more

Office
2727 N Washington Blvd, Suite 102North Ogden, UT 84414

FirmDraper, UT

Legacy Peak Estate Planning Law by Cutler | Riley

Serves the whole state

Draper-based firm (second office in Kaysville) focused exclusively on estate planning for Utah individuals and families. Drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, with asset protection planning and limited informal probate. Flat-fee pricing with a typical 7-10 day turnaround; recognized in the Best of SLC awards 2020-2025.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateAsset ProtectionHealthcare Directivesand 3 more

Office
11681 S 700 E, Suite 150Draper, UT 84020
Free consultation
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