Probate Attorney in Ogden, Utah
You were named executor and nobody handed you instructions.
We handle Utah probate end to end, or coach you through the parts you are willing to do yourself. An uncomplicated estate usually takes six to twelve months.
Callback within 24 business hours. $100 for a one-hour consultation, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
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We'll call you back within 24 business hours. $100 for a one-hour consult — credited to your retainer if we take your case.
Quoted in writing before any work starts
Virtual & at-home consultations available
Years drafting wills, trusts & probate filings
Jaime Richards leads our estate planning practice. The work is quiet — which is the point.
Jaime is the patient explainer on our team — and in estate planning, that's the whole job. Clients routinely describe him as thorough, courteous, never rushed. Before law school, Jaime spent years in real estate development and finance. He understands how property, accounts, and business interests actually work — and that shows up when we structure a plan that has to survive a market downturn, a real-estate sale, or a business exit.
Jaime wrote two wills for us. The work was excellent, and Jaime was extremely courteous, personable, and professional. He made the effort to come to us when we could not come to him.
— Sylvia P., Ogden · Estate Planning
Virtual and in-home consultations available for estate planning clients who can't easily travel to the office.
Probate in Utah, Step by Step
Utah has a relatively streamlined process, but it still runs on court filings and fixed deadlines.
Not sure which one fits your case? Tell us what happened and we will tell you where you stand.
Talk to Us →Serving Ogden and Communities Across Utah
Probate is filed in the district court for the county where the person lived. We appear across northern Utah from our Ogden office.
Weber County
North Ogden, Ogden, Riverdale, Roy, South Ogden
Davis County
Bountiful, Centerville, Clearfield, Farmington, Kaysville, Layton, Syracuse
Salt Lake County
Draper, Herriman, Murray, Riverton, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, Taylorsville, West Jordan, West Valley City
Utah County
American Fork, Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Provo, Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork, Springville
Cache County
Hyrum, Logan, Mendon, Nibley, Providence, Smithfield
Box Elder County
Brigham City, Garland, Mantua, Tremonton, Willard
Tooele County
Grantsville, Stansbury Park, Tooele
Sanpete County
Ephraim, Manti, Mount Pleasant
Rich County
Garden City, Randolph
Not seeing your city? If you are out of state and administering a Utah estate, say so. Most of this can be handled without you flying in.
Call 801-528-9357Why Choose Richards & Richards for Your Probate
Estate planning turns on documents that have to work years from now, when you are not there to explain them. Here is what you get when you hire us.
You Get the Plan in Writing First
At the consultation you get a written estimate of what the probate will cost, a realistic timeline, and a clear split of which steps we handle and which you can do yourself to keep the bill down.
One Attorney, One Point of Contact
The attorney on your case handles your case. You are not shuffled between five lawyers or handed to a paralegal who cannot make decisions. When you call, you reach the person who knows your file.
We Come to You
Virtual and in-home consultations are routine here. If getting to the Ogden office is hard, because of distance, mobility, or a spouse who cannot travel, the meeting and the signing come to you instead.
We Are Transparent About Costs
The standard plan is a flat fee, quoted in writing before any work starts. Probate is hourly against a written estimate given at the consultation. Either way you see the number first, and there are no surprise invoices.
Clear Communication, Always
We answer calls and emails within 24 business hours. When something significant happens on your case, you hear it from a person, not a form letter. We explain what it means and what happens next.
A Family Firm Since 1988
Two generations of Ogden-raised attorneys. We are invested in this community, and we built this firm on the principle that you are not just a case number.
Ready to talk it through? A one-hour consultation is $100, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
Request a Consultation →What Our Clients Say
Five-star reviews from our public Google Business Profile, from people who came to Richards & Richards to get their affairs in order before anyone needed them to be.
What a breath of fresh air! I came from another firm and wasn't happy. Jaime was amazing and more than willing to explain every detail. Everyone in the office was professional, caring and amazing.Cathy G.
Jaime helped me with my trust, medical directive and power of attorney. It was easy, quick and thorough. I had a good experience. I had put it off for far too long, thinking it would be difficult. I should have done it sooner. Peace of mind is a good thing.Diana H.
A million thanks to Jaime Richards for his legal services — at a fair price.Paula Jean
Jaime Richards did a great job helping me with my Estate Planning. I would absolutely recommend him and his firm for all your legal needs.Sam S.
Jaime wrote two wills for us, one a special needs will, tailored precisely to our needs. The work was excellent, and Jaime was extremely courteous, personable, and professional. He made the effort to come to us when we could not come to him.Sylvia P.
Reviews are sourced from our public Google Business Profile. Some have been condensed for length; the clients and the underlying text are real. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Every review here started with one conversation. If you have been meaning to write it down, yours can start with one conversation.
Request a Consultation →Questions We Get About Probate
Short answers to what people actually ask before they call.
- I was named executor and have no idea what to do. Can you help?
- Yes. This is one of the most common calls we get. We can run the probate for you start to finish, or coach you through the filings if you would rather do the legwork yourself.
- How long does Utah probate take?
- Six to twelve months for an uncomplicated estate. The three-month creditor window sets a floor. A contest, an unusual asset or property in another state can extend it considerably.
- Can we avoid probate entirely?
- Sometimes. Utah has a small-estate affidavit for modest estates without real property, and anything held in a trust or carrying a valid beneficiary designation passes outside probate already.
- What does probate cost?
- We bill hourly against a written estimate. You get that estimate at the consultation, before any work begins, along with an honest view of what could make it run longer.
- What if there was no will?
- Utah's intestacy statute decides who inherits. The court appoints a personal representative from a statutory order of priority. The process is the same, but nobody gets to choose the outcome.
General information about Utah law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts.
Still have a question about your own situation? That is what the consultation is for. One hour, $100, credited to your retainer if we take your case.
Request a Consultation →You Do Not Have to Work It Out Alone
Being named executor is a job, not an honor, and it arrives at the worst possible time. One conversation will tell you what is actually ahead of you.
$100 for a one-hour consultation, credited to your retainer if we take your case. Callback within 24 business hours.