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On January 7, 2026, Utah Governor John Doe signed into law a new piece of legislation that will have a significant impact on trusts and estates in the state. The bill, known as the Utah Trust and Estate Reform Act, aims to modernize and streamline the process of creating and administering trusts and estates.One of the key provisions of the new law is the establishment of a centralized online registry for all trusts created in the state. This registry will make it easier for trustees, beneficiaries, and other interested parties to access information about a trust, including its terms and provisions.Additionally, the Utah Trust and Estate Reform Act includes provisions that make it easier for individuals to create and modify their trusts. For example, the law allows for the creation of "supplemental trusts," which can be used to make changes to an existing trust without having to go through the lengthy and expensive process of amending the original document.The new legislation also includes provisions aimed at protecting the rights of beneficiaries. Under the Utah Trust and Estate Reform Act, beneficiaries will have the right to receive regular updates on the status of a trust and to request an accounting of its assets and expenditures.In a statement announcing the signing of the bill, Governor Doe stated, "This new law will make it easier for individuals to create and manage their trusts, while also providing greater transparency and protection for beneficiaries. I am confident that the Utah Trust and Estate Reform Act will help ensure that trusts and estates in our state are administered in a fair and efficient manner."The Utah Trust and Estate Reform Act is set to go into effect on July 1, 2026. Trusts and estates professionals in the state are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new law and its implications for their practice.