Arizona: How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage
Detailed Answer This guide explains, in plain language, the common steps people follow in Arizona when they need court approval to sell a house and use the proceeds to pay off a mortgage. Situations that commonly require court approval include probate (selling a decedent’s real property as part of an estate) and protective proceedings (selling […]
Read article →Arizona: Using Payable-on-Death (POD) Accounts to Pay Estate Creditors — FAQ
Can payable-on-death (POD) accounts be used to pay estate creditors under Arizona law? Short answer: In Arizona, payable-on-death (POD) accounts typically pass directly to the named beneficiary outside of probate. That means they are usually not part of the probate estate that a personal representative uses to pay the decedent’s creditors. There are important exceptions, […]
Read article →Arizona: Late Creditor Claims After the 90‑Day Notice Period
FAQ — Late creditor claims in Arizona probate When a decedent’s personal representative gives notice to known creditors in an Arizona probate, those creditors generally have a limited time to present claims. This article explains what typically happens when a creditor files a claim after the 90‑day mailing period has ended, how Arizona law treats […]
Read article →How to Open an Arizona Estate Bank Account Using an IRS EIN
Detailed answer — opening and managing an Arizona estate bank account (FAQ style) Short answer: To open a bank account in an estate’s name in Arizona you generally must be the court-appointed personal representative (executor or administrator) or otherwise authorized by Arizona probate rules, obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) for the decedent’s estate […]
Read article →How to Claim Your Share of a Parent’s Estate in Arizona When They Die Without a Will
How to Claim Your Share When a Parent Dies Intestate in Arizona Disclaimer: This article explains Arizona procedures and is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, contact a licensed Arizona attorney or the probate court. Detailed answer — overview and step-by-step process When a parent […]
Read article →How Long Do You Have to Contest a Will in Arizona? Deadlines and Steps
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a specific situation, talk with a licensed Arizona probate attorney promptly. Detailed answer — Deadlines and how contests work under Arizona law Contesting a will in Arizona is time-sensitive. The exact deadline depends on how and when probate begins, […]
Read article →Arizona — Rights of a Surviving Spouse When a Spouse Dies Without a Will
Rights of a Surviving Spouse When a Loved One Dies Intestate in Arizona Short answer: In Arizona, a surviving spouse has significant rights when a spouse dies without a will (intestate). Those rights include priority to inherit under Arizona’s intestacy rules, priority to serve as or nominate the personal representative in probate, rights to certain […]
Read article →Arizona — Becoming the Estate Administrator (Personal Representative) When a Spouse Dies Intestate
What to do if your spouse died without a will and their family won’t cooperate — Arizona guidance Disclaimer This article explains how the Arizona probate system typically works and the common steps people take to become the estate administrator (called the personal representative in Arizona). This is educational information only and does not create […]
Read article →How to Claim Foreclosure Surplus Funds in Arizona
Claiming Excess Proceeds from a Foreclosure When a Decedent’s Estate Was Never Probated When a lender forecloses and the sale brings in more than the outstanding liens and costs, the former owner or the owner's successors may be entitled to the surplus. If the property owner died and the estate never went through probate in […]
Read article →Recovering Surplus Funds in Arizona: When Probate Is Required
Short answer It depends. In Arizona you may be able to claim surplus funds directly in some situations (for example, when the property passed outside probate or the claimant is a named beneficiary or surviving joint owner). When the decedent owned the property solely and the funds are part of the decedent’s estate, you often […]
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