Utah Estate Planning FAQ* - 

Salt Lake Wills & Trusts Attorney

Creating an estate plan in Utah to meet your specific circumstances and needs is best done with the assistance of a Utah estate planning attorney.  Whether you are considering a simple will, an advance health care directive, a family trust, or something more complex, you should consult with a Utah estate planning attorney.

Although there are many free estate planning forms available online that purport to create a Utah will, trust, or other estate planning documents, these one-size-fits-all documents may fail to accomplish your estate planning goals, and cannot substitute for the advice of a competent attorney.  While this website attempts to offer general answers to Utah estate planning questions, you are strongly encouraged to contact a Utah estate planning attorney for information and advice relating to your specific circumstances.

(NOTE: This page is continually under construction.  Please return soon to view new questions and answers on Utah estate planning topics, or contact our office today to schedule an initial consultation with a Utah estate planning attorney.)

• Do I need a last will and testament in Utah?
• How many witnesses are required for a will in Utah?
• What happens under Utah probate law if someone dies without a will (intestate)?
• If I have a living trust in Utah, do I still need to execute a will?
• What is the best place to store a last will and testament?
• What should I do if I lose my last will and testament in Utah?
• Is an ex-spouse entitled to inherit under intestate succession laws in Utah?
• Can I use a joint tenancy to avoid probate in Utah?
• Who has authority under Utah law to make health care decisions if there is no advance health care directive?
• When does a durable power of attorney become effective in Utah?
• What law determines whether a last will and testament is valid in Utah?
• Should I use a quitclaim or warranty deed to transfer property to a living trust in Utah?
• Does having a will make probate necessary or make it more complicated in Utah?
• Do I have to have a death certificate to file for probate in Utah?
• What is the spousal share under Utah intestate succession law?
• Does transferring a home into a living trust in Utah trigger a due-on-sale clause in a residential mortgage?

Contact us to schedule an initial consultation to learn how our Utah estate planning attorneys can help you create a customized estate plan today.

*This page presents frequently asked questions in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate in Utah.  The answers presented here are intended to be used only as general information, and are not and should not be relied on as legal advice.  The specific facts of your individual circumstances can make Because slight differences in an individual's situation can make a significant difference in how the law may apply, and because of changes that may occur in Utah laws relating to wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning, you are strongly encouraged to consult with a qualified Utah estate planning attorney regarding your specific circumstances.