AGENCY: District Court (Sixth District : Sevier County)

SERIES: 29936
TITLE: Wills deposited for safekeeping
DATES: 1890-2017.
ARRANGEMENT:

DESCRIPTION: These original wills were deposited by individuals with district courts for safekeeping, as per Utah Code 75-2-901 (2016). Wills are legal instruments which divide an individual's possessions and assets among his/her beneficiaries and include information concerning the executor of the estate, as well as the signatures of witnesses and attorneys involved. A will may be divided into several sections and cover a variety of topics regarding the estate.

RETENTION

Retain permanently

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series are authorized by the Administrative Office ofthe Courts.

APPROVED:. Utah Court Retention Schedule (A)(6)(f) (2008). 04/2008

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 49 years and then transfer to State Archives.

APPRAISAL

These records document the process of settling an estate of a deceased person and may have genealogical value.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private. Utah Code 63G-2-302 (1)(b), (2)(b), and 2(d)(2018)

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Public. Utah Code 63G-2-310 (2008)

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