Estate Planning for Sanpete County, Utah Property Owners

For most Sanpete 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 Sanpete 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 Sanpete 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, Sanpete County property passes through the District Court — even simple Utah probates run 4+ months and start with $375 in filing fees.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Sanpete County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Sanpete 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 Sanpete County are recorded with the County Recorder at 160 North Main Street, Suite 204, Manti, UT 84642. Phone: 435-835-2181 Ext. 3. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

The County Recorder charges $45 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page transfer on death deed in Sanpete County comes to $45.

Sanpete County accepts electronic recording.

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

Sanpete County

Address

160 North Main Street, Suite 204Manti, UT 84642

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 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 Sanpete County

FirmLehi, UT

Morgan Law, PLLC

Serves 5 counties

Lehi estate planning and elder law firm serving Utah families, with offices in Lehi and Santaquin and statewide travel. Handles wills, trusts, special needs planning, asset protection, elder abuse, and guardianship. One of the few Utah firms offering in-home meetings; Chris Morgan speaks Spanish and Bill Morgan is also a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder LawSpecial Needs Planning

Office
211 E Main StreetLehi, UT 84043
Free consultation

Solo PracticeOrem, UT

Prigmore Law, PLLC

Serves 5 counties

Orem practice with a Spanish Fork satellite office, covering Utah County and the southern corridor through Payson, Santaquin, and Nephi. Handles estate planning, probate, real estate transfers, health care directives, and powers of attorney. 90% of the practice is estate planning; 18+ years of experience.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawTrustsWills

Office
1145 S 800 EOrem, UT 84097
Free consultation

FirmDraper, UT

Legacy Peak Estate Planning Law by Cutler | Riley

Serves the whole state

Draper-based firm (second office in Kaysville) focused exclusively on estate planning for Utah individuals and families. Drafts wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, with asset protection planning and limited informal probate. Flat-fee pricing with a typical 7-10 day turnaround; recognized in the Best of SLC awards 2020-2025.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateAsset ProtectionHealthcare Directivesand 3 more

Office
11681 S 700 E, Suite 150Draper, UT 84020
Free consultation

FirmSalt Lake City, UT

Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar, P.C.

Since 1991 · Serves the whole state

Nearly 100-attorney firm combined with Dentons, the world's largest law firm. Dedicated estate planning and probate team with offices in Salt Lake City, Lehi, Ogden, and St. George providing statewide coverage.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate Litigationand 4 more

Office
111 South Main Street, Suite 2400Salt Lake City, UT 84111

FirmSalt Lake City, UT

Kirton McConkie

Serves the whole state

Salt Lake City headquartered firm whose Tax and Estate Planning group serves clients across Utah and Idaho from five regional offices. Handles wealth transfer and trust planning for estates of all sizes, including blended-family and second-marriage planning and special needs beneficiary trusts. One of Utah's largest firms, with 160+ attorneys and Legal 500 recognition (2026).

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder Lawand 4 more

Office
50 E South Temple, Suite 400Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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