What is Probate?
Probate is a legal process designed to safeguard the deceased’s estate, pay all debts and taxes, resolve who is entitled to what assets, then disburse the property accordingly. It usually involves petitioning the probate court to open an estate, naming […]
Read MoreWhat is a Small Estate Affidavit?
A Small Estate Affidavit can be used to collect a Utah decedent’s property, except real estate, if the combined value of all the decedent’s property does not exceed $100,000. The $100,000 amount does not include assets passing outside of probate, […]
Read MoreDo I need Probate?
In many cases, no. However, in Utah, probate is necessary when… (1) the deceased owned real property that was titled in his or her own name, such as land, a house or rental property; or (2) the deceased died owning […]
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