Estate Planning & Probate in San Juan County, Utah
There are two reasons people look up San Juan 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 San Juan County's actual court and recording details.
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 San Juan County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a San Juan County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in San Juan County→The Probate Process in San Juan 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 San Juan County, probate runs through the District Court at 297 S Main, Monticello. The court sits in the 7th Judicial District. The same 7th Judicial District also serves Carbon, Emery and Grand.
Full San Juan Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
San Juan County · 7th Judicial District
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Recorder
San Juan County · County Recorder · Cindi Holyoak
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.
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