For most Juab 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.
For a Juab 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 Juab 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, Juab County property passes through the District Court — even simple Utah probates run 4+ months and start with $375 in filing fees.
A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Juab 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.
Deeds and other real property documents for Juab County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by County Recorder Debra P. Zirbes, at 160 N Main Street, Office #110, Nephi, UT 84648. Phone: 435-623-3430. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Friday - Sunday, Closed.
The County Recorder charges $45 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page transfer on death deed in Juab County comes to $45.
Juab County accepts electronic recording.
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Juab County · County Recorder · Debra P. Zirbes
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Utah Code 17-71-407 (formerly 17-21-18.5)
Verified September 9, 2026 · Source
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