Utah Statutes
§ 75-2-703 — Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument.
Utah § 75-2-703
JurisdictionUtah
Title 75Utah Uniform Probate Code
Ch. 75-2Intestate Succession and Wills
Part 75-2-7Rules of Construction for Governing Instruments
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-703 (2026).
Text
The meaning and legal effect of a governing instrument is determined by the local law of the state selected in the governing instrument, unless the application of that law is contrary to the provisions relating to the elective share described in Part 2, Elective Share of Surviving Spouse, the provisions relating to exempt property and allowances described in Part 4, Exempt Property and Allowances, or any other public policy of this state otherwise applicable to the disposition.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 39, 1998 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 75-1-101
Short title.§ 75-1-102
Purposes -- Rule of construction.§ 75-1-104
Severability.§ 75-1-105
Construction against implied repeal.§ 75-1-106
Effect of fraud and evasion.§ 75-1-107
Evidence of death or status.§ 75-1-108
Acts by holder of general power.§ 75-1-201
Title definitions.§ 75-1-301
Territorial application.§ 75-1-302
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