Utah § 75-2-902 Duty of custodian of will -- Liability.

Utah Statutes

§ 75-2-902 — Duty of custodian of will -- Liability.

Utah § 75-2-902

Title 75Utah Uniform Probate Code

Ch. 75-2Intestate Succession and Wills

Part 75-2-9Custody and Deposit of Wills

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Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-902 (2026).

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After the death of a testator and on request of an interested person, a person having custody of a will of the testator shall deliver it with reasonable promptness to a person able to secure its probate.  A person who wilfully fails to deliver a will is liable to a person aggrieved for damages that may be sustained by the failure.  A person who wilfully refuses or fails to deliver a will after being ordered by the court in a proceeding brought for the purpose of compelling delivery is subject to penalty for contempt of court.

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After the death of a testator and on request of an interested person, a person having custody of a will of the testator shall deliver it with reasonable promptness to a person able to secure its probate. A person who wilfully fails to deliver a will is liable to a person aggrieved for damages that may be sustained by the failure. A person who wilfully refuses or fails to deliver a will after being ordered by the court in a proceeding brought for the purpose of compelling delivery is subject to penalty for contempt of court.