Estate Planning & Probate in Grand County, Utah
Grand County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court 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 Grand County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Grand County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Grand County→The Probate Process in Grand 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 Grand County, probate runs through the District Court at 125 E Center St, Moab. The court sits in the 7th Judicial District. The same 7th Judicial District also serves Carbon, Emery and San Juan.
Full Grand Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Grand County · 7th Judicial District
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Grand County · County Recorder · Gina K. Nelson
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.
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