Utah

Utah Code §75-2-505: the signing of a will by an interested witness does not invalidate the will or any provision of it. Utah follows UPC §2-505 and abolishes the common-law purging rule, so a gift to an interested witness is not void by virtue of the witness status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION This power of attorney authorizes another person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you (the principal). Your agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including your money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself. The meaning of authority over subjects listed on this form is explained in Title 75A, Chapter 2, Uniform Power of Attorney Act. This power of attorney does not authorize the agent to make health care decisions for you. You should select someone you trust to serve as your agent. Unless you specify otherwise, generally the agent's authority will continue until you die or revoke the power of attorney, or the agent resigns or is unable to act for you. Your agent is entitled to reasonable compensation unless you state otherwise in the Special Instructions. This form provides for designation of one agent. If you wish to name more than one agent you may name a coagent in the Special Instructions. Coagents are not required to act together unless you include that requirement in the Special Instructions. If your agent is unable or unwilling to act for you, your power of attorney will end unless you have named a successor agent. You may also name a second successor agent. This power of attorney becomes effective immediately unless you state otherwise in the Special Instructions. If you have questions about the power of attorney or the authority you are granting to your agent, you should seek legal advice before signing this form.

Utah Code §75A-9-107(4): the power of attorney for health care must be in a record, signed by the individual creating it, and signed by an adult witness who reasonably believes the individual's act is voluntary and knowing and who is present when the individual signs or represents that the document reflects the individual's wishes. Under §75A-9-107(4)(b) that witness may not be the agent appointed by the individual, the agent's spouse or cohabitant, or, if the individual resides or is receiving care in a nursing home or assisted living facility, an owner, operator, employee, or contractor of that facility. Under §75A-9-107(5) a witness counts as present if physically in the same location, or through real-time audio and visual transmission, or through a real-time audio connection where the witness personally knows the individual or can authenticate the individual's identity.