Probate Attorney in Lehi, Utah

Estate Administration for Utah County Families

Settling a loved one’s estate while managing grief is one of the harder things a family faces. At Gibson Law Firm, we handle probate and estate administration for individuals and families in Lehi and throughout Utah County, guiding personal representatives and families through each required step to help keep the process on track. Attorney Lance D. Gibson brings more than 12 years of experience in estate planning and elder law, including experience with high-net-worth estates, and works directly with every client. Our firm serves clients in both English and Mandarin, reaching Utah County families that many local attorneys can’t.

Probate is the court-supervised process that follows a death. It validates the will if one exists, settles outstanding debts, and distributes assets to heirs and beneficiaries. With the right guidance, the process is manageable. Our goal is to make it as straightforward as possible for the families we serve.

Contact us today for a free initial consultation by phone, in person, or virtually. Call (877) 540-4416 to speak with Attorney Gibson about your probate matter.

What Sets Our Probate Practice Apart

Families under time pressure need practical support, not uncertainty about what legal help will cost. We offer flat-rate pricing for client convenience, giving you a clearer picture of fees before work begins. We also understand that coming into an office isn’t always realistic after a loss, so Attorney Gibson can travel to meet you at your home or business, and virtual meetings are available as well.

Clients receive a strategy built around their specific estate, not a template. Attorney Gibson handles each matter directly, giving you one consistent point of contact from the initial petition through final distribution. For Utah County families who prefer to work in Mandarin, that service is available throughout the process.

Navigating Probate in Utah County

Probate in Utah County is filed with the Fourth District Court, which maintains courthouse locations throughout the county, including its primary location in Provo. Utah probate law is governed by the Utah Uniform Probate Code, Title 75, and the process generally follows a defined sequence.

Key Steps in a Typical Utah Estate Administration

• Filing a petition to open probate and appoint a personal representative or administrator
• Notifying heirs and creditors, including publishing notice for three consecutive weeks in a Utah County newspaper; creditors have three months from first publication to file claims
• Inventorying and appraising estate assets
• Paying valid debts and any applicable taxes
• Distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries according to the will or, where no will exists, under Utah intestate succession law

Informal Probate, Contested Estates & Small Estate Procedures

For uncontested estates where heirs agree, informal probate is often available. The Registrar reviews the application and issues letters testamentary or letters of administration without requiring a court hearing. Simple estates often resolve in four to six months, though contested matters, such as when a will is challenged, require formal proceedings and may involve mediation through the Fourth District Court.

When a decedent owned no real property and the total estate value doesn’t exceed $100,000, a small estate affidavit procedure may be available no sooner than 30 days after death. This is an informational threshold under Utah law; whether a specific estate qualifies depends on the facts involved.

Probate & Estate Administration Services We Provide

We assist personal representatives, executors, beneficiaries, and families at each stage of the probate process. That includes filing petitions to open probate, evaluating and inventorying estate assets, handling creditor claims, resolving will contests or disputes among heirs, and overseeing final distribution to beneficiaries. When someone dies without a will, we can help appoint an administrator and navigate the estate under Utah intestate succession rules.

Because Gibson Law Firm handles estate planning alongside probate, clients can address an immediate administration need and put a plan in place to protect their own family from a similar process down the road. Estates with a properly funded living trust may bypass court-supervised probate entirely, though successor trustee administration is still required. We can help with both.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Lehi Probate Attorney

If you’re managing an estate in Lehi or anywhere in Utah County, we’re ready to help you understand your obligations and move forward. Initial consultations are free, available by phone, in person, or virtually, with no obligation to proceed. Flat-rate pricing is available so you can have more clarity about billing as the matter progresses.

Call (877) 540-4416 or reach out online to schedule your free consultation with Gibson Law Firm.