Category: Attorney Utah
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Guardianship for Minor Turning 18
Utah law distinguishes between guardianship over a minor and a guardianship for an incapacitated adult. A guardian, and even a parent of a minor child who is about to turn…
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Protected: Estates Form Draft Demo
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How long can I wait to file a probate action in Utah?
A probate action in Utah is typically required to be filed within three years of the date of death. If probate is required, then a decedent’s will must be probated…
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Beneficiary’s Rights to See Trust Documents
If I am the beneficiary of a trust in Utah, am I entitled to see the trust documents? Trustee’s Duty to Inform and Report Under the Utah Uniform Trust Code,…
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Does Utah law require that a power of attorney be notarized?
General/Durable Power of Attorney When executing (signing) a general durable power of attorney, the signature should be notarized by a notary public. The process of executing a power of attorney…
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Utah Code – Historical Legal Research
Here’s a tip for Utah attorneys trying to do legal research requiring historical versions of the Utah Code. Justia has published complete versions of the Utah Code as far back…
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One Job – Follow the Constitution
Congress has a limited role in a presidential election. Article II Section 1 as amended provides that the President of the Senate is to open and count the electoral votes…
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Probate with No Will in Utah
Filing probate with no will in Utah can be more complicated than a probate involving a valid will. Taking advanced steps to avoid probate entirely is often a better course…
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Stalking Injunction – Burden of Proof
The process of obtaining a civil stalking injunction in Utah can involve formal evidentiary hearings with the presentation of witness testimony and other evidence. Depending on the procedural status of…