Probate Attorney in Centerville, Utah
Flat-fee probate representation for Centerville families. Informal probate, small estate affidavits, and efficient administration through Davis County Second District Court.
Centerville sits in the middle of Davis County — close enough to the county courthouse in Farmington and close enough to our North Salt Lake office that probate here rarely involves long drives or complicated logistics. Most Centerville probate matters are uncontested, move through the court on a predictable timeline, and can be handled with minimal disruption to the family.
Our office is at 1010 North 500 East, Suite 200, North Salt Lake — roughly a 10-minute drive south down I-15 from Centerville. Take Exit 319 (Parrish Lane) south to I-15, get off at Exit 315, and we're one block east.
Probate services for Centerville residents
We represent personal representatives, heirs, and family members across the full range of Davis County probate matters:
- Informal probate, — the most common uncontested path, appropriate when the will is clear and family members are in agreement.
- Formal probate, — when disputes need court resolution or creditors must be formally barred.
- Small estate affidavits — under Utah Code § 75-3-1201 for estates of $100,000 or less in personal property — no court case required.
- Intestate estate administration, — for Centerville residents who passed without a will.
- Trust administration, — when a revocable living trust needs to be settled outside of formal probate.
Many Centerville estates can avoid probate entirely with proper planning during life. If you're helping a family member review their options, we also assist with the estate planning work that prevents probate in the first place.
Where Centerville probate cases are filed
Centerville residents' probate cases are filed in the Second District Court at 800 West State Street, Farmington — the Davis County courthouse. That's roughly a 10-minute drive north on I-15 from Centerville, though most personal representatives never need to appear there. We handle the filings, serve the notices, coordinate with court clerks, and complete the administration from our office. Court appearances are typically reserved for contested matters.
What Centerville families can expect from the probate process
Utah's probate process is set out in the Utah Uniform Probate Code, and it works the same whether the decedent lived in Centerville, Bountiful, or anywhere else in Davis County. What varies is how the case is handled — how efficiently the personal representative is appointed, how cleanly creditors are noticed, and how the final distribution is documented.
A straightforward Centerville probate usually looks like this:
- Initial filing and appointment. We prepare the Application for Informal Probate and submit it to the Second District Court. The court appoints the personal representative and issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, usually within a week or two.
- Notice to creditors. Utah requires publishing a notice in the Intermountain Commercial Record. Known creditors receive direct written notice. This starts a three-month clock during which creditors must submit any claims.
- Inventory and administration. The personal representative gathers the estate's assets, pays legitimate debts, handles tax returns, and prepares an accounting.
- Closing the estate. After the creditor period closes and the estate is ready to distribute, we file the closing paperwork and distribute the remaining assets to beneficiaries.
Most uncontested Centerville probate cases resolve in four to six months.
Avoiding probate entirely — small estate options
For smaller Centerville estates — those where the decedent's total personal property is under $100,000 and there's no real property that requires probate — Utah permits a small estate affidavit. This is a sworn document that lets heirs collect bank accounts, vehicles, and other personal property without opening a full probate case. It saves months of time and most of the cost.
We'll assess at the initial consultation whether your family member's estate qualifies. If it does, we can often complete the entire process in two to three weeks.
Driving to our office from Centerville
From Centerville, our office is approximately 10 minutes by freeway:
- From central Centerville: take Parrish Lane west to I-15, south to Exit 315 (2600 South / Center Street), east one block to our office
- From east Centerville: Highway 89 south to the 400 North Bountiful exit, then west to 500 East and south
- From the Centerville bench: Legacy Parkway south, merge to I-15, exit at 315
Free parking is available at the building, and the office is on the second floor.
Frequently Asked Questions — Centerville Probate
Schedule a Centerville Probate Consultation
We serve Centerville and the surrounding Davis County communities. Reach out for a free initial consultation and we'll give you a clear recommendation and flat-fee quote at the first meeting.