71-11-9 - Disposition of deceased resident's property. - Utah Statutes

71-11-9. Disposition of deceased resident's property.
(1) (a) All money or other personal property of a resident held by a home that is left onthe premises of the home shall, upon the death of the resident, be held in trust to be paid ordelivered to the spouse, children, grandchildren, or parent of the resident upon the presentation ofproof of relationship.
(b) Any funds of a deceased resident may be disbursed for the payment of funeralexpenses or any obligation owed to the home.
(2) Property owned by a deceased resident of the home who dies without heirs ornext-of-kin not disposed of by will shall become the property of the home and deposited in thefund, subject to the right of any heir to reclaim the property within five years after the resident'sdeath upon the presentation of proof of relationship.

Amended by Chapter 7, 2005 Special Session 1