Estate Planning for Kane County, Utah Property Owners

For most Kane 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 Kane 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 Kane 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.

Skipping this planning step means the District Court decides who receives the property: a simple Utah probate takes 4+ months and opens with $375 in court filing fees.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Kane County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Kane 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 Kane County are recorded with the County Recorder at 76 North Main Street, Kanab, UT 84741. Phone: 435-644-2360. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

The County Recorder charges $45 flat, regardless of page count. A 2-page transfer on death deed costs $45 to record in Kane County.

Kane County accepts electronic recording.

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Kane County

Address

76 North Main StreetKanab, UT 84741

Fax

435-644-2052

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 Kane County

FirmSt. George, UT

Barney McKenna & Olmstead, P.C.

Since 1999 · Serves 3 counties

St. George estate and probate firm serving Southern Utah's Fifth District region, with appointment offices in Hurricane, Cedar City, Panguitch, Richfield, and Mesquite, Nevada. Handles probate, trust and estate administration, small estate affidavits, will contests, and estate/trust litigation for personal representatives, trustees, and heirs. Licensed in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateSpecial Needs Planningand 3 more

Office
43 South 100 East, Suite 300St. George, UT 84770

FirmSt. George, UT

Brindley Sullivan

Since 2004 · Serves 3 counties

St. George estate planning firm where partner M. Sean Sullivan focuses exclusively on estate planning, probate, and asset protection. Provides depth of estate planning specialization in the growing Southern Utah market.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateConservatorshipGuardianshipand 5 more

Office
50 E 100 S, Suite 302St. George, UT 84770
Free consultation

FirmCedar City, UT

Grant Morris Dodds

Serves 5 counties

Full-service estate planning and probate firm with over 50 years of combined experience. Cedar City office opened through partnership with W. Kent Corry, who has served Southern Utah for over 40 years.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder LawGuardianshipand 3 more

Office
415 N Main St, Suite 102ACedar City, UT 84721
Free consultation

FirmCedar City, UT

Wayment & Jones Law

Since 1998 · Serves 5 counties

Cedar City firm serving Iron, Washington, Beaver, Garfield, and Kane counties since 1998. Handles estate planning and probate alongside business formation and real estate transactions. Two attorneys, Justin W. Wayment and Christian Jones.

PracticesEstate PlanningBusiness LawReal EstateTrustsWills

Office
51 East 400 North, Suite 1Cedar City, UT 84721

FirmSt. George, UT

Snow Jensen & Reece, P.C.

Since 1986

Offering legal guidance since 1986, one of the largest locally owned firms in Southern Utah with locations in St. George, Cedar City, and Kanab.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawReal Estate

Office
912 West 1600 South, Suite B200St. George, UT 84770

FirmSt. George, UT

Connor Law Firm, PLC

Boutique St. George estate planning firm serving Washington County and southern Utah, with a second office in Scottsdale, AZ. Handles revocable living trusts, probate, trust administration, and estate settlement, plus special needs trusts and asset protection trusts. Founder Ben E. Connor has practiced estate planning for 29+ years and is a longtime WealthCounsel member.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateSpecial Needs PlanningAsset Protectionand 3 more

Office
20 N Main St, Suite 301St. George, UT 84770
Free consultation
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