Your simplified result
The default plan in Utah
Based on the general answers you gaveWho gets what you leave behind
Your spouse receives what state law controls.
This example assumes all of your children are also your spouse's children.
What you can decide
Choose who receives what and when.Who would care for your children
A court makes the final choice.
If no parent can care for your children, a judge decides who should. State law does not name a caregiver for your family.
What you can decide
Name your first choice and backups.A court still reviews the appointment.Who would manage your children's money
A court process may control the money.
A court may need to appoint someone. Your child generally takes control at 18.
What you can decide
Choose the person, the permitted uses, and the timing.Why the answer can change
Some property follows a beneficiary form or ownership rule instead of the rules shown here. Debts, divorce, legal parentage, existing court orders, and other facts can also change the result.
These examples use state rules reviewed August 23, 2026.
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