FAQs for Utah Probate

Probate laws vary state to state, so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Utah unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in Utah?

In Utah, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Utah, which can be a long process.

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2. How long does Probate Take in Utah?

The probate process in Utah can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic, so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in Utah?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts, which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process, making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Utah?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of Utah’s counties, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Beaver County, UT
• Box Elder County, UT
• Cache County, UT
• Carbon County, UT
• Daggett County, UT
• Davis County, UT
• Duchesne County, UT
• Emery County, UT
• Garfield County, UT
• Grand County, UT
• Iron County, UT
• Juab County, UT
• Kane County, UT
• Millard County, UT
• Morgan County, UT
• Piute County, UT
• Rich County, UT
• Salt Lake County, UT
• San Juan County, UT
• Sanpete County, UT
• Sevier County, UT
• Summit County, UT
• Tooele County, UT
• Uintah County, UT
• Utah County, UT
• Wasatch County, UT
• Washington County, UT
• Wayne County, UT
• Weber County, UT

5. Does Utah have an estate tax?

No, Utah does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does Utah have an inheritance tax?

No, Utah does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax.

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania