Estate Planning & Probate in Tooele, Utah
Tooele County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court 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 Tooele County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Tooele County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Tooele County→The Probate Process in Tooele 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 Tooele, probate runs through the District Court at 74 South 100 East #14, Tooele. The court sits in the 3rd Judicial District. The same 3rd Judicial District also serves Salt Lake and Summit.
Full Tooele Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Tooele County · 3rd Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Recorder
Tooele County · County Recorder/Surveyor · Jerry Houghton
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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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