Find Probate Records in Taylorsville
Taylorsville probate court records are handled by the Third Judicial District Court in Salt Lake County. When a Taylorsville resident's estate enters probate, the case is filed at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City. The files are public and include petitions, wills, inventories, creditor claims, and court orders. You can search Taylorsville probate cases using the Utah Courts XChange system online, or you can go to the courthouse in person to review case documents and request copies.
Taylorsville Quick Facts
Third District Court: Taylorsville Probate
Taylorsville is part of Salt Lake County, so all probate matters go to the Third Judicial District Court at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City. This is the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, and it handles the full range of probate work including estate administration, will contests, guardianships, and conservatorships. The general court number is (801) 238-7300. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Third District Court serves all cities in Salt Lake County, which means it handles one of the highest volumes of probate cases in the state. For Taylorsville families, the courthouse is a short drive west of the city. You do not need an appointment to visit the clerk's office during normal hours. When you arrive, the clerk can pull a case file for in-person review or help you request copies. Bring a photo ID. Copies cost $0.25 per page for plain copies and $0.50 per page plus $4.00 for certified copies.
| Court | Third Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 |
| Phone | (801) 238-7300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Mail Copies | P.O. Box 1860, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1860 |
For mail requests, send your request and a check or money order to P.O. Box 1860, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1860. The Salt Lake County court records portal explains the different ways to access Third District Court filings, including probate cases from Taylorsville and the rest of Salt Lake County.
Search Taylorsville Probate Records Online
The best way to search Taylorsville probate records from home is through Utah Courts XChange. XChange is the state court system's public access portal and covers all Utah district courts including the Third District. You can search by the name of the deceased person or by case number. Results show case status, party names, hearing dates, and filing information. To open and read actual documents, you pay per document viewed.
Pricing on XChange is $5.00 to create an account, $0.35 per search, and $1.00 per document. A monthly flat-rate subscription at $40.00 is available if you need to look up many cases. The system is up around the clock and works well for cases filed in recent years. Not all older records have been digitized, but the index goes back a good distance.
The Salt Lake County probate records page shows how to search by name, case year, or probate case number. Some guardianship records involving minors may be restricted. People who are parties to a case can use MyCourtCase for free document access to their own filings.
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary online search tool for Taylorsville probate records filed at the Third District Court. You can search case indexes, check status, and view documents for a per-use fee or monthly subscription.
Taylorsville Probate Records: Case Contents
A Taylorsville probate file is a record of everything that happens in an estate case from opening to close. The file begins with the petition that starts the case, and new documents are added as the case moves forward. By the time the estate is closed, the file typically includes the will, death certificate, inventory of assets, creditor notices and claims, any court rulings on disputes, a final accounting of what was paid out, and the closing order or decree of distribution.
Taylorsville probate records date back to 1852. Older records from the early years of Salt Lake County are held at the Salt Lake County Archives at 4505 South 5600 West, West Valley City, UT 84120. Many of those early records have been preserved on microfilm. The FamilySearch Salt Lake County genealogy guide explains what collections exist and how far back records go. For genealogists tracing Taylorsville families, these older files can provide names, property descriptions, and heir relationships that are hard to find elsewhere.
Note: Guardianship cases for minors may have restricted access. If a record you need is not available in XChange, contact the Third District Court clerk directly.
Filing Probate for a Taylorsville Estate
After a Taylorsville resident dies, the estate must be filed at the Third District Court within three years. Utah Code Title 75, the Utah Uniform Probate Code, sets this limit. The initial filing fee is $375. You file a petition to open probate and identify a personal representative who will manage the estate through the court process. If there is a will, it gets filed with the petition. The court then issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration to give the representative legal authority.
Informal probate is faster and simpler. It works best when there is an uncontested will and no disputes among heirs. Formal probate involves court hearings and is used when people disagree or when there is no will. In either case, the personal representative must file an inventory within three months, notify creditors, and wait for the claims period to pass before distributing assets. The process protects both heirs and creditors and creates a public record of how the estate was handled.
Taylorsville estates under $100,000 may qualify for the small estate affidavit process. This lets heirs collect property directly without opening a formal court case. Forms are available at no charge from utcourts.gov/forms. Utah also applies the 120-hour survival rule under Utah Code Title 75, which requires an heir to outlive the decedent by five days to inherit. This rule can affect how a Taylorsville estate is distributed when two family members die close in time.
Historical Salt Lake County Probate Records
Salt Lake County probate records go back to 1852, making them among the oldest court records in Utah. For historical research on Taylorsville families, the Utah State Archives at 346 South Rio Grande Street in Salt Lake City is a key resource. The archives hold court records and other historical files from across the state. You can reach the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov.
The Utah State Archives at 346 South Rio Grande Street in Salt Lake City holds historical probate court records from Salt Lake County. For Taylorsville family history research going back to the 1800s, the archives are a valuable starting point alongside the FamilySearch Utah collections.
FamilySearch also has digitized Utah probate records collections. The Utah Probate Records guide on FamilySearch lists available collections by county, explains what years are covered, and notes where original records are held. Many early Salt Lake County probate files are accessible online through FamilySearch at no cost.
Legal Help for Taylorsville Probate
Simple estates sometimes move through probate without legal help. But disputes, large or complex assets, and unclear wills often benefit from an attorney. The Utah State Bar has a lawyer referral service where you can find probate attorneys working in Salt Lake County who can assist Taylorsville families. Utah Legal Services offers free or low-cost legal assistance to qualifying residents with limited income.
The court self-help center at the Matheson Courthouse provides guidance on forms and procedures for people who want to handle probate on their own. Staff can help explain the steps, though they cannot give legal advice. All court forms are free at utcourts.gov/forms. Access to Taylorsville probate records follows the rules in the Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2.
Nearby Salt Lake County Cities
These cities are also in Salt Lake County and file probate cases at the same Third District Court in downtown Salt Lake City.