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Utah Probate Timeline Calculator

Utah gives the personal representative a real choice most states don't: publish a notice to creditors and close in months, or skip it and wait out a full year instead.

Based on Utah Code § 75-3-801, 75-3-803 FigureMyTax Editorial Team Free · no sign-up

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Estimated timeline in Utah
6–9 months
Informal probate, notice published, uncontested
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Utah's probate timeline, at a glance

MilestoneUtah ruleSource
Small estate affidavit eligiblePersonal property $100,000 or less, no court neededUtah Code § 75-3-1201
Notice to creditors published (optional)Once a week for 3 weeks, if the PR chooses to publish§ 75-3-801
Creditor claim bar, if published3 months from first publication§ 75-3-801(1)(a)
Creditor claim bar, if never published1 year from date of death§ 75-3-803(1)(a)
Earliest a general PR can file closing statement4 months after appointment§ 75-3-1003(1)
Another party can force settlement1 year after appointment, if PR hasn't petitioned§ 75-3-1001(1)

Utah probate timeline — frequently asked questions

How long does probate take in Utah?

A straightforward informal probate with cooperative heirs often wraps up in 6 to 9 months if the personal representative publishes a notice to creditors. If they don't publish, the estate can't honestly close until the one-year mark from death, since the closing statement requires stating the claim period has expired.

Do Utah personal representatives have to publish a notice to creditors?

No — publication is optional under Utah Code 75-3-801(1)(a). Publishing sets a 3-month bar from first publication; skipping it leaves only the one-year outer bar from death, which is why most personal representatives choose to publish.

Does Utah have an estate or inheritance tax?

No. Utah has no state estate tax and no inheritance tax — only the federal estate tax can apply, and only to estates above the federal exemption.

What's the earliest a Utah estate can formally close?

Not before 4 months after the appointment of a general personal representative, under Utah Code 75-3-1003(1), regardless of how quickly everything else is handled.

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This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on Utah statute (Utah Code § 75-3-801, 75-3-803, 75-3-1001, 75-3-1003, 75-3-1201). Actual timelines depend on the specific county District Court and whether the estate is contested. Confirm current timelines with the District Court or a licensed Utah attorney before acting.