Water Transfer Amendments

HB 89 modifies Utah's small estate probate process by explicitly prohibiting the transfer of water shares using simplified affidavit procedures. This change directly affects individuals handling the estates of deceased owners (valued under $100,000) who hold water rights, as these shares can no longer be transferred via affidavit like other personal property. The bill amends Utah Code Section 75-3-1201 to exclude water shares from the list of eligible property for transfer under the small estate probate rules, while making minor technical corrections to the statute. The law takes effect on May 7, 2025, with no new funding or significant procedural changes beyond this exclusion.