Probate in Utah · 29 counties
Utah Probate Courts
Estates here go through the District Court (Probate Division). Pick a county on the map or search below — each record shows where to file and where every detail comes from.
Small-estate limit
$100,000
Wait 30 days
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
Executor fee
Reasonable
Reasonable fee set by the court
Handwritten wills
Valid
Unwitnessed, in testator’s hand
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Every Utah county, on one map
Population, low → high Green = county courthouse mapped in OpenStreetMap Green = probate office details checked on the court's own website courthouse probate office checked
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Utah probate rules
- Court
- District Court (Probate Division)In Utah, probate matters are administered in the District Court in each county under the Utah Uniform Probate Code.
- Small estates
- $100,000 entire estate subject to administration less liens (personal property only; water shares excluded)Utah Code § 75-3-1201 (Collection by Affidavit)
- Filing the will
- Must deliver will to District Court promptly; 3-year probate limitation bar
- Creditor claims
- 3 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditorsUtah Code § 75-3-801
- Executor fees
- Reasonable compensation approved by District Court (Utah Code § 75-3-718)Utah Code § 75-3-718 · calculator
- Estate tax
- NoneUtah has no state estate tax.
- Inheritance tax
- NoneNo inheritance tax in Utah.
- Typical duration
- 5 to 9 months
- Official courts site
- utcourts.govCase search: Utah State Courts XChange Portal
Re-checked Sept 2026 against: le.utah.gov · le.utah.gov · le.utah.gov
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- 01 Utah courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
- 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
- 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
§ II · Register
All 29 counties
Sorted by population. office checked = probate office address/phone confirmed on the court's own website. courthouse mapped = located in OpenStreetMap.
| # | County | Seat | Population | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake County | Salt Lake City | 1,185,813 | office checked |
| 2 | Utah County | Provo | 719,174 | office checked |
| 3 | Davis County | Farmington | 373,207 | courthouse mapped |
| 4 | Weber County | Ogden | 271,926 | county site |
| 5 | Washington County | St. George | 202,452 | courthouse mapped |
| 6 | Cache County | Logan | 142,393 | courthouse mapped |
| 7 | Tooele County | Tooele | 82,051 | courthouse mapped |
| 8 | Iron County | Parowan | 64,211 | courthouse mapped |
| 9 | Box Elder County | Brigham | 62,684 | courthouse mapped |
| 10 | Summit County | Coalville | 42,759 | courthouse mapped |
| 11 | Uintah County | Vernal | 37,747 | courthouse mapped |
| 12 | Wasatch County | Heber | 37,144 | courthouse mapped |
| 13 | Sanpete County | Manti | 30,277 | courthouse mapped |
| 14 | Sevier County | Richfield | 22,344 | courthouse mapped |
| 15 | Carbon County | Price | 20,609 | courthouse mapped |
| 16 | Duchesne County | Duchesne | 20,477 | county site |
| 17 | San Juan County | Monticello | 14,358 | courthouse mapped |
| 18 | Millard County | Fillmore | 13,437 | county site |
| 19 | Juab County | Nephi | 13,023 | courthouse mapped |
| 20 | Morgan County | Morgan | 13,000 | county site |
| 21 | Emery County | Castle Dale | 10,144 | county site |
| 22 | Grand County | Moab | 9,706 | courthouse mapped |
| 23 | Kane County | Kanab | 8,425 | courthouse mapped |
| 24 | Beaver County | Beaver | 7,233 | county site |
| 25 | Garfield County | Panguitch | 5,314 | county site |
| 26 | Rich County | Randolph | 2,670 | courthouse mapped |
| 27 | Wayne County | Loa | 2,614 | courthouse mapped |
| 28 | Piute County | Junction | 1,550 | courthouse mapped |
| 29 | Daggett County | Manila | 992 | courthouse mapped |
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Utah probate questions
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Utah?
$100,000 entire estate subject to administration less liens (personal property only; water shares excluded) (Utah Code § 75-3-1201 (Collection by Affidavit)). It can be used 30 days after death. Wait 30 days after death. Net personal property under $100,000. Up to four vehicles may also be transferred.
How are executor and administrator fees calculated in Utah?
Reasonable compensation approved by District Court (Utah Code § 75-3-718) (Utah Code § 75-3-718). Courts can award more for extraordinary services, such as running a business or litigation.
What is the creditor claim deadline for estates in Utah?
3 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors (Utah Code § 75-3-801). Claims filed after the deadline are generally barred.
Does Utah recognize handwritten (holographic) wills?
Yes. Utah recognizes holographic wills if signature and material portions are in testator's handwriting (Utah Code § 75-2-502).
Does Utah have a state estate tax or inheritance tax?
Utah has no state estate tax. There is no inheritance tax.