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After a parent dies · Utah
Small estates in Utah: collecting a parent's property without full probate
Utah's small estate affidavit may be used when the estate is under $100,000, there is no real property, and at least 30 days have passed since the death. In Utah, the affidavit can be used only if no application to appoint a personal representative has been filed. In Utah, the small estate affidavit is not filed with the court.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- Utah's small estate affidavit may be used when the estate is under $100,000, there is no real property, and at least 30 days have passed since the death. Utah State Courts Self-Help. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Utah, the affidavit can be used only if no application to appoint a personal representative has been filed. Utah State Courts Self-Help. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Utah, the small estate affidavit is not filed with the court. Utah State Courts Self-Help. Checked November 2, 2026
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Will or trust copies
- Death certificates
- Court papers naming the executor
- Accounts and property papers
- Bills and letters to close out
- Family land papers (heirs' property)
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More for Utah
- How to order a death certificate in Utah
- Executor checklist: papers after a parent dies: the full guide
- Small estates: collecting a parent's property without full probate: all states
Neighbouring states
- Small estates in Arizona: collecting a parent's property without full probate
- Small estates in Colorado: collecting a parent's property without full probate
- Small estates in Idaho: collecting a parent's property without full probate
- Small estates in Nevada: collecting a parent's property without full probate
- Small estates in Wyoming: collecting a parent's property without full probate
Questions
Where do these Utah facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Utah State Courts Self-Help. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Utah or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for after a parent dies?
A good start: Will or trust copies; Death certificates; Court papers naming the executor; Accounts and property papers; Bills and letters to close out; Family land papers (heirs' property). Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.