The requirements for a valid will are that the testator is of sound mind and 18 years of age and that two separate witnesses are present to sign th...

You can create a completely free last will and testament in Utah if you can make the will on your own and avoid any court costs or legal advice. Ho...

There is no need to notarize your will in Utah unless you want to save time later and make it self-proving. This process involves the testator and...

You can write your own will in Utah; the courts allow it. If you have a large estate or more than $25,000 worth of property, it’s recommended that...

Handwritten wills are accepted by the Utah courts as long as the will is in the testator’s handwriting. If any parts of the document are in someone...

A last will and testament is the bedrock of a good estate plan. It allows you to make choices about the distribution of your assets after your deat...

Utah has intestate succession laws that specify how to divide up the assets of someone who dies without a will (“intestate”). The intestate success...

Technically, yes. Utah law contains a provision allowing for handwritten wills. An unwitnessed will that is materially (mostly) handwritten can be...

Yes, you can make your will self-proving in Utah. Having a self-proving will means that your witnesses do not need to testify before a probate cour...

Yes. Utah law allows for electronic wills. But there are certain requirements an electronic will must fulfill in order to be valid. It must: Be rea...

Although you can distribute most of your property through your will, there are certain special categories of exempt property in Utah. The following...

There are two ways to make changes to a will. You can either write an amendment to your will (known as a “codicil”) or draft a new will. A codicil...