Arizona: What to Do When an Insurance Company Refuses to Update You or Threatens to Close Your Claim
Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Consult a licensed Arizona attorney for legal advice about your situation. Quick overview If an insurer stops answering you or threatens to close your claim, act quickly. Do the paperwork, document everything, demand written reasons, and, if necessary, file […]
Read article →How to Prove a Zero Balance and Close a Spouse’s Estate in Arizona
Proving a Zero Balance and Closing a Spouse’s Estate in Arizona: Step‑by‑Step FAQ Short answer: In Arizona you may be able to close your spouse’s estate using a streamlined filing if there are no probate assets or all assets have been distributed and creditors are satisfied. The safe path is to (1) confirm whether probate […]
Read article →Arizona: Using a Small‑Estate Affidavit for an Intestate Estate — When It Works and When It Doesn't
Detailed Answer Short answer: You cannot use a North Carolina form or procedure in Arizona. However, Arizona law does provide limited short-form, non‑probate collection options for small intestate estates for certain personal property. Whether you can avoid formal probate depends on what assets need to pass (personal property vs. real property), the total value of […]
Read article →Arizona: Next Steps After Mediation Fails in Partition and Probate Disputes
Understanding Next Steps When Mediation Fails in a Partition or Probate Dispute Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed Arizona attorney. Detailed Answer If mediation does not resolve a dispute over partition (division or sale of property owned by multiple […]
Read article →How to Open Probate in Arizona for an Out-of-State Sibling
Opening Probate in Arizona for an Out-of-State Relative: What You Need to Know Short answer: You can usually open probate in Arizona even if you live in another state. You must file in the Arizona county where the deceased was domiciled, provide required documents (will if any, death certificate, list of heirs), follow notice rules, […]
Read article →How to Settle a Parent's Estate in Arizona and Manage Out‑of‑State Property
Settling an Arizona Estate and Handling Property Located in Another State Summary: This FAQ-style guide explains the common steps to settle a decedent’s estate under Arizona law and what to do if the decedent owned real property or other assets in another state. It explains the typical Arizona probate process, how ancillary administration works, practical […]
Read article →Arizona: Reimbursing a Co‑Heir for an Estate Appraisal Before a Buyout
Can a co‑heir be required to reimburse an appraisal before an estate buyout under Arizona law? Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Arizona law and common practice. It is not legal advice. If you need advice for your situation, consult a licensed Arizona attorney. Detailed answer — what Arizona […]
Read article →How to File and Record a New Deed After a Spouse’s Death — Arizona
Step-by-step guide to transferring title after a spouse’s death in Arizona Short answer: The exact steps depend on how the deceased spouse owned the property (joint tenancy, community property with right of survivorship, sole ownership, or a recorded transfer-on-death deed). In many cases you will need a certified death certificate plus either a survivorship affidavit […]
Read article →Arizona Estate Planning: TOD Deed, POD Designations, and Wills — Getting Property to Your Daughter
How wills, transfer-on-death deeds, and payable-on-death designations work together in Arizona Disclaimer: This article explains general Arizona law and common practice. It is educational only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Arizona attorney to apply these ideas to your situation. Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — a will alone does not always accomplish […]
Read article →Arizona: How to Put a Deceased Parent’s House in You and Your Siblings’ Names (No Will)
Overview If a parent died in Arizona without a will (intestate), their real property does not automatically become the children’s property. How the house is transferred depends on how title was held, whether the estate needs probate, and Arizona’s intestacy rules. This FAQ-style guide explains the common paths for transferring a home into the names […]
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