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Estate Planning & Probate in Salt Lake County, Utah

There are two reasons people look up Salt Lake County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Salt Lake County's actual court and recording details.

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The Probate Process in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake County, probate runs through the District Court at 450 S State St, Salt Lake City. The court sits in the 3rd Judicial District. Salt Lake County shares the 3rd Judicial District with Summit and Tooele.

Full Salt Lake Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →

Probate Court Record

District Court

Salt Lake County · 3rd Judicial District

Address

450 S State StSalt Lake City, UT 84114

Phone

801-238-7300

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing required for attorneysSelf-filing allowed
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Salt Lake County

Address

2001 South State Street, Suite N1-600Salt Lake City, UT 84190

Phone

385-468-8145

Email

RecorderQ@saltlakecounty.gov

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Available
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Frequently Asked Questions

The District Court for Salt Lake County is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Full address, phone, hours, and e-filing details are listed on this page.

E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in Salt Lake County, but families handling probate without an attorney are exempt. Self-represented filers can submit paper documents at the District Court in person or by mail.

Yes. The District Court offers a self-help center where staff review paperwork and explain filing procedures, though they cannot give legal advice on a specific case. The center is open Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Assistance is available in Spanish in addition to English. Call 888-683-0009 for details.

No. Utah allows estates under $100,000 to use a Small Estate Affidavit and skip formal probate. The waiting period is 30 days after death. Use the Utah probate decision tool to see if the estate qualifies.

When there is no will, Utah's intestate succession rules decide who inherits. Spouses, children, and parents are prioritized in that order. The Salt Lake County probate court applies the state rules without variation. See who inherits in Utah for the exact order.

A revocable living trust is the cleanest way for most families to skip probate entirely. Assets titled to the trust pass to beneficiaries without court involvement, filing fees, or the Salt Lake County probate docket. Create a revocable trust online to avoid putting your family through this process later.

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