Utah allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Box Elder County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Utah are based on reasonable compensation, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Box Elder County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the District Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Solo PracticeBrigham City, UT
Serves 2 counties
Brigham City practice of attorney Zenock Bishop in Box Elder County, with a second office in Layton. Handles probate from the opening petition through notice to heirs and creditors, and litigates will contests, trust disputes, and contested probate, alongside guardianships, conservatorships, and special needs trusts. Offers 20% off to first responders, military members, and veterans.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationTrust Litigationand 4 more
- Office
- 50 West Forest St, Suite 104Brigham City, UT 84302
Solo PracticeBrigham City, UT
Since 1937 · Serves 1 county
Brigham City firm serving Box Elder County since 1937. Handles probate and estate administration, including asset distribution and creditor claims, probate litigation such as will contests and disputes over distributions, and guardianships and conservatorships. Also drafts wills and trusts and advises on Medicaid, elder law and estate tax planning.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationElder Lawand 8 more
- Office
- 98 N Main StBrigham City, UT 84302
FirmOgden, UT
Since 1979 · Serves 3 counties
Ogden firm serving Weber, Davis and Box Elder Counties. Handles formal and informal probate, advises personal representatives on their duties, works through creditor claims, and represents any party when a will is contested or a personal representative's administration is disputed, including out-of-state heirs with Utah assets. The firm began in 1979 as Farr, Kaufman, and Hamilton.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 6 more
- Office
- 205 26th St, #34Ogden, UT 84401
Solo PracticeProvo, UT
Serves 29 counties
Provo estate planning practice of attorney Marne Pehrson, with offices in Lehi, Sandy, Salt Lake City, Park City and Heber City, serving Duchesne, Uintah and Daggett counties through virtual meetings and in-person appointments. Drafts wills and trust-based estate plans for parents and homeowners, including guardian nominations for minor children, at flat fees set at the first planning meeting.
PracticesEstate Planning
- Office
- 412 W. Rivers Edge DriveProvo, UT 84604
FirmDraper, UT
Serves the whole state
Draper estate planning firm with a second office in Kaysville, working with clients throughout Utah. Handles uncontested informal probate for a $2,000 flat attorney fee plus court filing fees, preparing the paperwork to appoint a personal representative; the firm does not take contested probate, will challenges, or inheritance disputes. Also prepares flat-fee will- and trust-based estate plans.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateSpecial Needs PlanningAsset Protection
- Office
- 11681 S 700 E, Suite 150Draper, UT 84020
FirmProvo, UT
Serves the whole state
Provo firm of about 20 attorneys serving Utah Valley, with offices in Murray, St. George, and Gilbert, Arizona. Assists executors and administrators through probate, helps trustees meet their deadlines and fiduciary duties, defends trust administrators in litigation, and handles guardianships, conservatorships, Medicaid planning, and elder abuse matters.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 9 more
- Office
- 3301 North University AvenueProvo, UT 84604
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