Private right of action -- Estate asset -- Attorney fees.
Utah Code § 26B-6-213
in effect26B-6-213. Private right of action -- Estate asset -- Attorney fees.
(1) A vulnerable adult who suffers harm or financial loss as a result of exploitation has a private right of action against the perpetrator.
(2) Upon the death of a vulnerable adult, any cause of action under this section shall constitute an asset of the estate of the vulnerable adult.
(3) If the plaintiff prevails in an action brought under this section, the court may order that the defendant pay the costs and reasonable attorney fees of the plaintiff.
(4) If the defendant prevails in an action brought under this section, the court may order that the plaintiff pay the costs and reasonable attorney fees of the defendant, if the court finds that the action was frivolous, unreasonable, or taken in bad faith.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title26B/Chapter6/26B-6-S213.html?v=C26B-6-S213_2023050320230503Fetched: 10/26/2026