Probate

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Salt Lake City Probate Attorney

Helping Families Through the Probate Process in Salt Lake City, UT

Probate is the legal process that takes place after an individual passes away. It involves validating the deceased person's will, identifying and appraising their assets, paying off any outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to the beneficiaries or heirs. Navigating the probate process can be daunting, especially during a time of grief and loss. That's where our skilled probate lawyers step in to provide you with the guidance and support you need.

At Pearson Butler, we understand that every probate case is unique, and we approach each situation with a personalized strategy to meet your specific needs. We can provide you with the guidance and legal representation you need to make sure that your loved one's estate is properly distributed and that your family is protected. Let us help you through this difficult time.

Call (800) 265-2314 or contact us onlineto schedule an initial consultation with one of our Salt Lake City probate attorneys.

How We Can Help

Our legal team has the legal experience and compassion you need to help you through the probate process. Whether you are a named executor in a will, a beneficiary, or an interested party, our team has the knowledge and expertise to handle a wide range of probate matters, including:

  • Estate Administration: We assist executors and administrators in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities during the probate process, ensuring compliance with Utah probate laws and regulations. We can help with filing necessary documents, inventorying assets, managing creditor claims, and distributing assets according to the decedent's wishes.
  • Will Contests: If you suspect that a will was executed under undue influence, fraud, or lack of mental capacity, our probate lawyers can help you contest the validity of the will and protect your rights and interests. We will meticulously investigate the circumstances surrounding the creation of the will and present a strong case on your behalf.
  • Trust Administration: In cases where assets have been placed in a trust, our skilled attorneys provide guidance and assistance to trustees in fulfilling their fiduciary duties. We help with asset valuation, distribution to beneficiaries, tax planning, and other trust administration matters.
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship: We assist clients seeking to establish guardianship or conservatorship over a loved one who is unable to make decisions for themselves due to incapacity or disability. Our compassionate attorneys will guide you through the legal process and help you ensure the well-being and financial security of your loved ones.
  • Probate Litigation: If disputes arise during the probate process, such as disagreements over asset distribution or allegations of misconduct by an executor or trustee, our skilled litigators will protect your rights through effective negotiation or vigorous courtroom representation.

Probate Laws in Utah

Probate laws in Utah govern the legal process through which a person's assets are distributed after their death. Probate is the court-supervised procedure that ensures the deceased person's debts are paid and their property is transferred to the rightful beneficiaries or heirs.

When it comes to the distribution of assets after death, having a valid will is valuable. A will is a legal document that outlines a person's wishes regarding the distribution of their property after death. To be valid in Utah, a will must be in writing, signed by the testator (the person making the will) or someone authorized to sign on their behalf, and witnessed by at least two competent individuals who also sign the will.

When a person dies without a valid will, they are said to have died "intestate." In such cases, Utah's intestate succession laws determine how the deceased person's assets will be distributed. Generally, the assets will pass to the closest surviving relatives, such as a spouse, children, parents, or siblings, following a specific order of priority.

In Utah, the personal representative, also known as the executor or administrator, is responsible for managing the probate process. If there is a will, the person named as the executor in the will usually assumes this role. Otherwise, the court appoints an administrator. The personal representative's duties include gathering the deceased person's assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining property to the beneficiaries.

Call (800) 265-2314 or contact us onlineto schedule a free initial consultation with one of our SLC probate attorneys.

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