Arizona: How to Sell a Co-Owned Property to Pay Funeral and Property Taxes
Selling a Co-Owned Property in Arizona to Cover Funeral and Property Tax Expenses Quick answer: In Arizona, your options depend on how the property is titled (joint tenants with right of survivorship vs. tenants in common), whether an owner has died, and whether co-owners agree to sell. If co‑owners agree, a sale or buyout is […]
Read article →Arizona: How to Find Out Exactly Where Sale Proceeds from a Parent’s House Will Go
Understanding how sale proceeds from a parent’s home are allocated in Arizona This FAQ explains, in plain language, the most common paths sale proceeds take in Arizona and the steps you can take to find out exactly where the money will go. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Detailed answer: who gets […]
Read article →Arizona: How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Affect a Life Estate and Your Inheritance — and What to Do If the Executor Withholds the Prenup
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — a valid prenuptial (premarital) agreement in Arizona can change who owns property and how that property is treated at death, and that can affect life estate provisions and your share of an estate. If the personal representative (executor) refuses to provide the agreement, you have several legal steps you […]
Read article →Arizona: Verifying Your Inheritance Share from a Sibling’s Home Sale
How to verify that the personal representative correctly calculated your percentage share from the sale of a sibling’s house (Arizona) Short answer: Confirm the decedent’s estate plan (will or intestacy), obtain the estate inventory and the closing statement for the house sale, check how the personal representative (executor/personal representative) deducted mortgage payoffs, liens, real estate […]
Read article →Arizona Probate: Selling a Deceased Parent’s House That Still Has a Mortgage
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes, you can often sell a decedent’s house during probate in Arizona even if there is a mortgage on it—but the mortgage does not disappear and certain steps and approvals are usually required so the sale can close and creditors (including the mortgage lender) are paid from the estate. How it […]
Read article →Proving Vehicle Value During Probate in Arizona
How to establish the fair value of a decedent’s vehicles for Arizona probate This FAQ explains practical, step-by-step ways a personal representative (executor) can prove the value of vehicles owned by a decedent for use in Arizona probate proceedings. It summarizes common acceptable evidence, how to document value, what to file with the court, and […]
Read article →Arizona: Selling a Deceased Parent’s House and the Small Estate / Creditor Notice Rules
Arizona small estate process and selling a decedent’s house — FAQ answer This article explains how Arizona’s small estate procedures interact with selling real property after a loved one dies. It describes typical steps, common exceptions, and what usually triggers a formal probate notice-to-creditors period. This is educational information, not legal advice. Detailed answer — […]
Read article →How to Prove the Value of a Decedent’s Vehicles in Arizona Probate
FAQ: How do I prove the value of my mother’s vehicles during probate in Arizona? Short answer To prove the value of your mother’s vehicles in an Arizona probate, gather ownership documents (title/registration), get market evidence (online valuation guides or recent comparable sales), and obtain a written appraisal if the value is significant or disputed. […]
Read article →Arizona: Steps to Become a Limited Personal Representative in the Small‑Estate Process
Quick answer If you want to act as a limited personal representative in Arizona under the small‑estate procedures so you can run notice to creditors and sell a decedent’s real property, start by confirming whether the estate qualifies for a small‑estate procedure. In Arizona, the small‑estate summary procedures generally handle personal property and simplified collections; […]
Read article →What Happens to an LLC Member’s Share After Death — Arizona
Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. For guidance tailored to your situation, consult a licensed Arizona attorney. Detailed Answer If an Arizona limited liability company (LLC) operating agreement does not say what happens to a member’s ownership interest when that member dies, Arizona’s default LLC rules and general probate law […]
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