A last will and testament is one of the most fundamental parts of any estate plan. Every person who owns property, is married, or has children should consider making a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…