Estate Planning & Probate in Iron County, Utah
Iron County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.
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 Iron County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Iron County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Iron County→The Probate Process in Iron 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 Iron County, probate runs through the District Court at 40 N 100 E, Cedar City. The court sits in the 5th Judicial District. The same 5th Judicial District also serves Beaver and Washington.
Full Iron Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Iron County · 5th Judicial District
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
Iron County · County Recorder · Carri Jeffries
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 cedarcopies@utcourts.gov.
Utah Estate Planning Articles
Articles about estate planning, probate, and trusts relevant to families in Iron County.
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