Estate and Probate Attorney Leads

Estate leads come from cases that needed a court. These posts cover small estate affidavits, informal and formal probate, guardianships, and trusts.

How Utah Probate Works: A Guide for Estate Attorneys

Utah probate can be a small estate affidavit, an informal probate, or a formal case with a hearing. Which one applies decides what shows up in court records.

Small Estate Affidavits and What They Mean for Probate Leads

A Utah small estate affidavit is never filed with the court, so those estates do not appear in court records. Here is what that means for estate leads.

Informal vs. Formal Probate in Utah

Informal probate needs no hearing and agreement among interested parties. Formal probate involves a hearing. Here is how the difference shows up for attorneys.

What a Utah Probate Filing Shows

A Utah probate filing names the petitioner, heirs, and the person who died, and shows who has an attorney. Addresses vary by case. Here is how to read one.

Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship Filings in Utah

In a Utah adult guardianship the person the case is about must have a lawyer, so the lead is the family member who filed. Here is how these cases work.

How Fast Should Estate Attorneys Contact a New Lead?

Estate cases do not have a three-day deadline, but the early weeks after opening a probate case are when a petitioner is choosing help. Here is a sensible pace.

Direct Mail for Estate and Probate Attorneys in Utah

Mail suits estate leads because the timeline is weeks, not days, and the petitioner is at home handling paperwork. Here is how to use it with care.

What Should an Estate Attorney Letter Say?

An estate attorney letter reaches someone handling a loss. Keep it short, kind, and specific, and offer one clear next step. Here is a checklist.

Trust Cases in Utah Courts: What Attorneys Should Know

Utah trust cases are probate matters about administering a trust. They are few and can be contested. Here is what we saw.

Estate and Probate Lead Cost and Break-Even Math

An estate lead costs $0.50 plus mail. Estate matters can carry larger fees, so a low conversion rate can still pay. Here is the formula and an example.