Utah § 75-3-701 Time of accrual of duties and powers.

Utah Statutes

§ 75-3-701 — Time of accrual of duties and powers.

Utah § 75-3-701

Title 75Utah Uniform Probate Code

Ch. 75-3Probate of Wills and Administration

Part 75-3-7Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives

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Utah Code Ann. § 75-3-701 (2026).

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The duties and powers of a personal representative commence upon his appointment. The powers of a personal representative relate back in time to give acts by the person appointed which are beneficial to the estate occurring prior to appointment the same effect as those occurring thereafter. Prior to appointment, a person named executor in a will may carry out written instructions of the decedent relating to his body, funeral, and burial arrangements. A personal representative may ratify and accept acts on behalf of the estate done by others where the acts would have been proper for a personal representative.

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The duties and powers of a personal representative commence upon his appointment. The powers of a personal representative relate back in time to give acts by the person appointed which are beneficial to the estate occurring prior to appointment the same effect as those occurring thereafter. Prior to appointment, a person named executor in a will may carry out written instructions of the decedent relating to his body, funeral, and burial arrangements. A personal representative may ratify and accept acts on behalf of the estate done by others where the acts would have been proper for a personal representative.