Utah Code

Utah Code § 75-2-503 (2026)

Writings intended as wills

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Although a document or writing added upon a document was not executed in compliance with Section

75-2-502

, the document or writing is treated as if it had been executed in compliance with that section if the proponent of the document or writing establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the decedent intended the document or writing to constitute:

the decedent's will;

a partial or complete revocation of the will;

an addition to or an alteration of the will; or

a partial or complete revival of his formerly revoked will or of a formerly revoked portion of the will.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 9 cases, 1987–2007 · leading case: Matter of Est. of Erickson, 806 P.2d 1186 (Utah 1991).

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Matter of Est. of Erickson, 806 P.2d 1186 (Utah 1991). · cites it 16× “Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-503 (1978); Utah Code Ann.”

In Re the Est. of Kleinman, 970 P.2d 1286 (Utah 1998). · cites it 34× “Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-503 (1993) (emphasis added).”

Est. of Erickson v. Misaka, 766 P.2d 1085 (Utah Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 14× “Because we conclude there is insufficient evidence that Erickson intended his handwritten name on one of the cards to be his signature for purposes of Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-503 (1978), we vacate the final order and judgment below.”

Matter of Est. of Fitzgerald, 738 P.2d 236 (Utah Ct. App. 1987). · cites it 10× “In granting Kenneth Fitzgerald’s petition, the trial court concluded that the holographic wills were not valid under either the Utah Uniform Probate Code, presumably Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-503 (1978), or its predecessor, Utah Code Ann.”

Matter of Est. of Beesley, 883 P.2d 1343 (Utah 1994). · cites it 2× “" Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-503 . The agreement involved in this case does not meet the standards for a valid holographic will.”

Matter of Est. of Burgess, 836 P.2d 1386 (Utah Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 2× “Accordingly, the only requirements for a valid holographic will are that the signature and material provisions be in the handwriting of the testator, see Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-503 (1978), thereby allowing a layperson to make a will without enlisting the services of an attorney.”

In Re Last Will & Testament of Palecki, 920 A.2d 413 (Del. Ch. 2007). “Codified Laws § 29A-2-503 (2006); Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-503 (2006). 59 . The relevant Colorado statute states: Subsection (1) of this section [which is identical to UPC 1990 § 2-503] shall apply only if the document is signed or acknowledged by the decedent as his or her will or…”

Beesley v. Harris, 883 P.2d 1343 (Utah 1994). · cites it 2× “” Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-503 . The agreement involved in this case does not meet the standards for a valid holographic will.”

Matter of Est. of Custick, 842 P.2d 934 (Utah Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 2× “” Utah Code Ann. § 75-2-503 (1978). Furthermore, the definition of a will “includes any .”

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