Arizona: How Jointly Held Bank Accounts and Property Pass When Someone Dies Without a Will
FAQ: Jointly Held Bank Accounts and Property After an Intestate Death in Arizona Scope: This article explains how jointly titled bank accounts and other owned property typically pass after a person dies without a will (intestate) under Arizona law. It uses plain language and short hypotheticals so a reader with no legal background can understand […]
Read article →Arizona: Reimbursable Expenses for Maintaining Estate Property Before Sale
Managing and Getting Reimbursed for Estate Property Expenses in Arizona Detailed Answer If you are the personal representative (executor or administrator) for an Arizona estate and you must preserve or prepare real property for sale, the estate can usually reimburse you for reasonable and necessary expenses you pay on the estate’s behalf. Arizona probate law […]
Read article →Arizona — Identifying and Paying Estate Debts Before Distribution
Detailed Answer When someone dies in Arizona, the personal representative (also called the executor or administrator) is legally responsible for collecting the deceased person’s assets, identifying and paying valid debts and claims, and then distributing whatever remains to heirs or beneficiaries. Finding out which debts or claims must be paid before distribution requires a mix […]
Read article →How to Be Appointed Estate Administrator or Co-Administrator in Arizona
Detailed Answer Short overview: To be appointed as an estate administrator (also called a personal representative) or a co-administrator in Arizona, you must ask the superior court in the county where the decedent lived to appoint you by filing a petition for probate. The court will check whether a valid will exists, who has priority […]
Read article →Arizona Estate Planning: Using Wills, Beneficiary Designations, TOD Deeds and Trusts to Avoid Probate
Can you avoid probate using wills and beneficiary designations in Arizona? — FAQ-style answer This article explains, in plain language, how wills, beneficiary designations, deeds, joint ownership, and trusts work together to pass assets to a spouse and children in Arizona and how to avoid or minimize probate. Short answer Yes — some assets can […]
Read article →Arizona: Recovering Money Taken from a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account or Credit Cards
Detailed Answer When a person who held bank accounts or credit cards dies, who owns the money and who can lawfully use the accounts depends on how the accounts were titled and whether someone had authority to act after death. Under Arizona law, funds that belonged solely to the decedent generally become part of the […]
Read article →Arizona: How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares in a Deceased Parent’s House Instead of a Probate Sale
Detailed Answer — How to acquire full ownership from co-heirs under Arizona law When a parent who owned real estate dies, title and transfer rules depend on how the property was owned, whether a will exists, and whether the estate goes through probate. Under Arizona law, you can often avoid a court-ordered sale by arranging […]
Read article →Arizona: Appointing a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land
FAQ: Appointing a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land This article explains how Arizona courts handle requests to appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to protect minor heirs’ interests when inherited real property is proposed for sale. This is educational information only and not legal advice; consult a qualified Arizona probate […]
Read article →Arizona: Steps to Get Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home When Co-Owners Include Minors
How to Get Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home When Co-Owners Include Minors Detailed Answer — Step-by-step under Arizona law This guide explains the typical court process in Arizona when an inherited home is owned by multiple people and at least one owner is a minor. It summarizes common steps courts require, documents you […]
Read article →Filing a Year’s (Family) Allowance Petition in Arizona: What to Include
What to include when you file a year's (family) allowance petition in Arizona Note: This article explains Arizona probate practice for a family or "year's" allowance. It is educational only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Arizona probate attorney for case-specific guidance. Detailed Answer — What a year's (family) allowance petition should include under […]
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