An initial consideration in the probate process is the determination of when a decedent died and whether probate of a Will is even possible.  If the decedent died more than three years ago, a will may not be probated and the presumption of intestacy is final.[1]  However, the court has...

During the initial intake process, either by telephone or in the initial client interview, the following categories of information will be required:

Death Certificate of Decedent;Will (Original?  Codicil?  Exemplified copy from another jurisdiction?);Names and addresses of Interested Persons[1];Immediate needs for administration (preservation of the estate, perishable assets, animals);Asset information...

The appropriate venue for a probate proceeding is either the county in which the decedent died, or if the decedent did not die in Utah, the county where the decedent’s real property is located.[1]  The appropriate venue for probate of a decedent’s estate where there is a nondomiciliary debtor is...

The probate process is a system in Utah of court proceedings designed to collect and value assets of a decedent;  validate a will or determine heirs of a decedent;  provide an opportunity for creditors to submit claims against a decedent’s estate; provide payment of creditors’ claims;  and finally to provide an orderly framework...

Probate is not necessary in certain limited instances even if certain titled property was left  solely in the name of the decedent upon death. Unfortunately, real property in Utah, if it remains solely in the name of the decedent upon death, does not qualify for collection by affidavit:

75-3-1201. ...