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Utah Code § 75-5-203 (2026)

Objection to appointment

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Any person interested in the welfare of a minor, or a minor of 14 years or older, may file with the court in which the will is probated or the written instrument is filed a written objection to the appointment before it is accepted or within 30 days after notice of its acceptance. An objection may be withdrawn. An objection does not preclude, after a hearing on the objection, appointment by the court in a proper proceeding of the testamentary or instrumental nominee, or any other suitable person.

Amended by Chapter 41, 1985 General Session

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1995–2012 · leading case: T.D.G. v. L.R., 2012 UT 88, 293 P.3d 276.
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T.D.G. v. L.R., 2012 UT 88, 293 P.3d 276. · cites it 4× “Thus, section 75-5-203 provides a statutory right to object to a guardianship appointment.”
Jensen v. Bowcut, 892 P.2d 1053 (Utah Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 2× “See Utah Code Ann. § 75-5-203 (1993) (objection to appointment must be filed within thirty days of acceptance of the appointment).”
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