Estate Planning for Cache County, Utah Property Owners

For most Cache 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 Cache 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 Cache 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.

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Cache County property passes through the District Court — even simple Utah probates run 4+ months and start with $375 in filing fees.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Cache County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Cache 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 Cache County are recorded with the County Recorder at 179 North Main Street, Suite 101, Logan, UT 84321. Phone: 435-755-1530. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

The County Recorder charges $45 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page transfer on death deed in Cache County comes to $45.

Cache County accepts electronic recording.

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Cache County

Address

179 North Main Street, Suite 101Logan, UT 84321

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 Cache County

FirmNorth Logan, UT

Allen Law Office

Since 2012 · Serves 1 county

North Logan firm serving Cache County families, led by Jase Allen. Drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives, and handles probate and estate administration. Its Cache Senior Planning (CSP) division focuses on senior estate planning and long-term care; the firm also volunteers with "Wills for Heroes" for law enforcement personnel.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawAsset Protectionand 4 more

Office
1755 N 400 E, Suite 204North Logan, UT 84341

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

FirmLogan, UT

Harris, Preston & Chambers, LLP

Since 1910 · Serves 1 county

Providing legal services to Cache Valley since 1910. Assists clients with simple and complex estate planning including wills, probate avoidance trusts, life insurance trusts, defective grantor trusts, and irrevocable trusts.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTax PlanningIrrevocable Trustsand 5 more

Office
31 Federal AveLogan, UT 84321

FirmLogan, UT

Hillyard, Anderson & Olsen, P.C.

Since 1960 · Serves 1 county

Logan firm serving Cache Valley and Utah since the 1960s. Handles probate, trust and estate administration, and estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, survivorship and estate-tax matters) alongside 20+ other practice areas.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateTax PlanningPowers Of Attorneyand 2 more

Office
595 South Riverwoods Pkwy, Suite 100Logan, UT 84321
Free consultation

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

FirmSalt Lake City, UT

Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar, P.C.

Since 1991 · Serves the whole state

Nearly 100-attorney firm combined with Dentons, the world's largest law firm. Dedicated estate planning and probate team with offices in Salt Lake City, Lehi, Ogden, and St. George providing statewide coverage.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 4 more

Office
111 South Main Street, Suite 2400Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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