Utah allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Morgan County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Utah are based on reasonable compensation, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Morgan County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the District Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
FirmSouth Ogden, UT
Since 1982 · Serves 3 counties
Northern Utah firm founded in 1982, with offices in South Ogden and Kaysville serving Weber, Davis and Morgan counties. Guides families through Utah probate, from appointment of a personal representative to payment of debts and transfer of property to heirs, and handles probate disputes over wills, appointments and accountings. Two partners have more than 50 years combined in Utah probate.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationElder Lawand 4 more
- Office
- 5732 S 1475 E, Suite 200South Ogden, UT 84403
Solo PracticeProvo, UT
Serves 29 counties
Provo estate planning practice of attorney Marne Pehrson, with offices in Lehi, Sandy, Salt Lake City, Park City and Heber City, serving Duchesne, Uintah and Daggett counties through virtual meetings and in-person appointments. Drafts wills and trust-based estate plans for parents and homeowners, including guardian nominations for minor children, at flat fees set at the first planning meeting.
PracticesEstate Planning
- Office
- 412 W. Rivers Edge DriveProvo, UT 84604
Solo PracticeBrigham City, UT
Serves 2 counties
Brigham City practice of attorney Zenock Bishop in Box Elder County, with a second office in Layton. Handles probate from the opening petition through notice to heirs and creditors, and litigates will contests, trust disputes, and contested probate, alongside guardianships, conservatorships, and special needs trusts. Offers 20% off to first responders, military members, and veterans.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationTrust Litigationand 4 more
- Office
- 50 West Forest St, Suite 104Brigham City, UT 84302
FirmPark City, UT
Serves 2 counties
Estate planning firm with offices in Park City and Cottonwood Heights, serving Summit County and the Salt Lake Valley. Assists trustees and personal representatives after a death, with or without a trust: asset inventory and valuation, re-titling, qualified disclaimers, Form 706 filings and distribution. Works with blended families, special-needs children and noncitizen family members.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 5 more
- Office
- 1526 W Ute Blvd, Suite 203Park City, UT 84098
FirmLehi, UT
Serves 2 counties
Lehi estate planning group of Parsons Behle & Latimer, with a second office in downtown Salt Lake City, serving Utah and Salt Lake counties. Guides successor trustees through trust administration and personal representatives through probate, alongside wills, trusts, asset protection, and tax planning. Marianne Ludlow has chaired the Utah State Bar Estate Planning Section.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax Planningand 2 more
- Office
- 2901 Ashton Blvd, Suite 210Lehi, UT 84043
FirmDraper, UT
Serves the whole state
Draper estate planning firm with a second office in Kaysville, working with clients throughout Utah. Handles uncontested informal probate for a $2,000 flat attorney fee plus court filing fees, preparing the paperwork to appoint a personal representative; the firm does not take contested probate, will challenges, or inheritance disputes. Also prepares flat-fee will- and trust-based estate plans.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbateSpecial Needs PlanningAsset Protection
- Office
- 11681 S 700 E, Suite 150Draper, UT 84020
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