Death Certificates in Utah Probate

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  • Death Certificates in Utah Probate

    Am I required to file a death certificate in a Utah probate case? You may encounter information online regarding the Utah probate process that suggests that a death certificate is…

  • Can I use a joint tenancy to avoid probate in Utah?

    Yes, but except for a married couple, it is generally a risky way to avoid probate.  Even for a married couple, there may be a better way to avoid probate…

  • Is an ex-spouse entitled to inherit in Utah if there is no will?

    When a person dies in Utah without a will, then the person is considered to have died “intestate” and the person’s distribution of that person’s assets is determined under the…

  • Utah Step-Parent Adoptions for Same-Sex Couples

    With the decision by the United States Supreme Court to deny Utah’s petition for a writ of certiorari on the issue of same-sex marriage under Utah’s Amendment 3, the door…

  • Utah Step-Parent Adoptions Attorney

    When considering adopting a step-child, many people are afraid that the process will be lengthy, time-consuming, and expensive. They may be surprised to find out just how easy and affordable…

  • Utah Single-Parent Adoptions Attorney

    Utah adoption law allows for adoptions of a minor child by either married couples or by single parents. But Utah statutes place certain restrictions on the circumstances under which a…

  • Utah Foster Child Adoption Lawyer

    Utah Foster Child Adoption Lawyer

    Utah adoption law provides some special rules for adoptions involving a child in foster care.  A Utah adoption lawyer can help you successfully navigate the legal system. In any adoption,…

  • Utah Adoptions – Best Interest of the Child

    Whether the adoption involves a step-parent, a single parent, or a traditional adoption, Utah adoption law requires that the court hearing the adoption petiton consider the best interest of the…

  • Relinquishment by Minor Parents in Utah Adoptions

    Is a minor (under 18) parent legally capable of relinquishing rights or consenting to adoption of his or her child? Although Utah law places restrictions on a minor’s ability to…

  • Can a single parent adopt in Utah if cohabiting?

    Utah law does allow a single (unmarried) person to adopt a child. But there are certain limitations and restrictions that can apply. Under Utah Code 78B-6-117 (2013), a single person…

  • Utah Adoption Law – Citizenship an Out-of-State Birth

    Citizenship and Out-of-State Birth Issues Utah adoption law provides special rules and requirements that apply to adoptions if the child to be adopted is not a citizen of the United…

  • Consent and Relinquishment by a Minor Parent

    Consent and Relinquishment by a Minor Parent

    Private Adoptions in Utah – Consent and Relinquishment Utah adoption law provides that a minor parent has power both to consent to the adoption of the minor’s child, and also…