How to Claim All Utah Survivor Benefits Without a Lawyer
Step-by-step overview of claiming every Utah survivor benefit without attorney fees --- Small Estate Affidavit, URS pension, Circuit Breaker, workers' comp, and more.
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Best Way to Handle a Utah Estate Under $100,000
Utah estates under $100,000 with no real property can skip probate entirely using a Small Estate Affidavit. Here's the full process, including DMV form TC-569C.
Utah Survivor Benefits Guide vs Hiring a Probate Attorney
A Utah probate attorney charges $250+/hr. A survivor benefits guide costs under $30. Here's when each option makes sense for straightforward Utah estates.
Best Survivor Benefits Guide for Surviving Spouses in Utah (2026)
Surviving spouses in Utah face URS pension claims, health insurance gaps, property tax deadlines, and Medicaid recovery. Here's what the best guide must cover.
Utah Office for Victims of Crime: Funeral Reparations After a Violent Death
The Utah Office for Victims of Crime covers up to $7,000 in funeral costs and $25,000-$50,000 total after homicide or DUI. Learn who qualifies and how to apply.
Alternatives to Nolo Probate Guides for Utah Survivor Benefits
Nolo, USLegal, and WillMaker miss Utah-specific details like URS pensions, expanded Medicaid recovery, and Circuit Breaker credits. Here are better alternatives.
Utah Veteran Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses
Surviving spouses of veterans who died from military service can get up to $535,459 in property tax value reduction in Utah. Learn eligibility and the September 1 deadline.
Utah Transfer on Death Deed: How It Works, Requirements, and Pitfalls
Utah TOD deeds let you transfer real estate outside probate, but they must be recorded before death. Learn the 120-hour rule, no class gifts rule, and Medicaid risk.
Utah Office of Recovery Services: What Families Need to Know About Medicaid Estate Recovery
Utah's Office of Recovery Services uses expanded estate recovery to reclaim Medicaid costs from trusts, TOD deeds, and joint tenancy. Learn the exemptions and deadlines.
Utah Advance Health Care Directive: How to Create, Locate, and Use One
Utah's advance health care directive combines a living will and medical POA under U.C.A. 75-2a. Learn how to create one, the pregnancy restriction, and the state registry.
Utah Social Security Tax: Does Utah Tax Social Security Benefits?
Yes, Utah includes Social Security in its 4.55% flat income tax, but a nonrefundable state tax credit can offset it. Learn who qualifies and how to claim it.
Utah Small Estate Affidavit: Skip Probate for Estates Under $100,000
Utah's small estate affidavit lets you claim assets without probate if the estate is under $100,000 with no real property. Learn the 30-day rule, vehicle transfers, and requirements.
Utah Inheritance Tax: Does Utah Have an Inheritance Tax?
Utah has no inheritance tax and no estate tax. Learn when it was eliminated, what taxes still apply to inherited assets, and what executors must file.