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Utah probate articles
- Federal Court Permitted to Hear Inheritance Dispute In Utah
2019-09-23
A Federal court is permitted to hear an inheritance dispute, so long as the case does not run afoul of the probate exception, the Younger Abstention Doctrine, and the Colorado River Abstention Doctrine. In Life Insurance Company of North Am…
- How Do You Make a Valid Will In Utah?
2021-03-16
To make a valid will (other than a holographic or electronic will ) under Utah law the will must be: In writing; Signed by the testator; Acknowledged and signed by two witnesses. The requirements for creating a valid will under Utah …
- Surviving Spouse Rights Utah
2019-10-16
Utah provides surviving spouses with guaranteed widow's rights and entitlements to a decedent's estate, including: Intestate Share Spousal Allowance Homestead Allowance Exempt Property Elective Share What Are Surviving Spouse Rights In Utah…
- Utah Enacts Uniform Electronic Wills Act
2020-09-14
On August 31, 2020, Utah became the first state to enact the Uniform Electronic Wills Act. You can access the electronic version of Utah’s Uniform Electronic Wills Act here , and the pdf here . The Uniform Electronic Wills Act enacted in Ut…
- Who Are Next Of Kin In Utah?
2020-09-29
The term “next of kin” under Utah law is generally used synonymously with “heirs at law” for intestate succession purposes. Next of kin in Utah generally include: Surviving spouse Children and descendants Parents Siblings Grandparents What …