If an individual owned real property in Utah, such as a house or land, or had over $100,000 in non-real estate assets (excluding vehicles), their estate typically undergoes probate. During this process, the court verifies the validity of a will, if one exists, and ensures its proper execution. If no valid will is found, the estate follows Utah’s intestate succession laws. The probate process involves:

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  Identifying and protecting assets

  
  


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  Settling debts and taxes

  
  


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  Distributing the remaining estate to heirs or beneficiaries

  
  

Once completed, the estate is officially closed, and heirs receive their inheritance.

Probate in Utah can be complex, but proper planning may help simplify or avoid it.