Handling a Mother's Estate in Arizona: Step-by-Step FAQ
Quick FAQ: Practical steps to administer a parent’s estate under Arizona law This FAQ explains the common steps people take when administering a deceased parent’s estate in Arizona. It assumes no prior legal knowledge. This is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Detailed Answer — Step‑by‑step guide Below is a practical roadmap […]
Read article →How to Switch to Arizona's Small Estate Process: Steps, Requirements, and Hints
Can I move a probate into Arizona’s small-estate process? — Clear steps and what to watch for This FAQ explains, under Arizona law, how to change course and use a simplified or “small estate” procedure instead of full probate when the estate appears small. This is educational information only and not legal advice. Consult a […]
Read article →Arizona: Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You Are Not on the Deed
Can paying back property taxes on inherited land give me ownership if my name is not on the deed? Short answer: Paying delinquent taxes on inherited Arizona land does not automatically give you legal title. It can create certain practical and legal advantages (like preventing a tax sale or supporting an equity claim), but you […]
Read article →Arizona: How to Find the Rightful Heirs and Who Owns Property After a Grandparent Dies
How to find the rightful heirs and determine property ownership after a grandparent dies (Arizona) Short answer: Start by obtaining the death certificate and looking for a will. If there is no will, Arizona’s intestate succession rules decide who inherits. Check the county recorder for recorded deeds and the county assessor for tax ownership. If […]
Read article →Arizona: Reconsidering Letters of Administration and Seeking Appointment as Sole Heir
What to do if you want the court to reconsider letters of administration and have the administrator removed so you, as the sole heir, can be appointed Short answer: In Arizona, an interested person (including a sole heir) can ask the probate court to revoke or reconsider letters of administration and to remove a personal […]
Read article →Arizona: Challenging a Personal Representative Who Closed a Joint Bank Account
What to do when a personal representative closes a decedent’s joint bank account without notifying heirs Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language and under Arizona law, what steps heirs can take if a personal representative (sometimes called an administrator or executor) closed a deceased person’s joint bank account without telling the heirs. This […]
Read article →Arizona: How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in a Parent’s Estate
What to do if probate filings are missing or incorrect in an Arizona estate Short answer: Locate the probate file at the county Superior Court, review the record (will, letters, inventory, accountings, petitions, orders, notices, and receipts), raise issues first with the personal representative or the representative’s attorney, and if that fails use court procedures […]
Read article →How to Fix Probate Paperwork Mistakes in Arizona (Wrong Siblings Listed)
Detailed Answer Mistakes in probate paperwork — such as listing the wrong siblings as heirs — happen. In Arizona, courts expect parties to correct clerical errors quickly and to provide notice to interested persons when a substantive correction affects who gets notice or distributions. How you fix the mistake depends on three facts: (1) whether […]
Read article →Challenging a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Arizona
Can a family member challenge an appointed estate administrator in Arizona? Short answer: Yes. In Arizona, interested persons may object to or challenge the appointment of a personal representative (commonly called an administrator when the decedent dies without a will). Challenges must follow the Arizona Probate Code and court procedures. Below is a clear, step-by-step […]
Read article →Arizona: How a Will Transfers Real Property — When Probate or a Short Procedure Applies
Detailed answer: How Arizona law treats probate and title transfer when a decedent leaves a will Short answer: In Arizona, a will that devises real property usually must be admitted to the superior court and the court must authorize transfer before title can be recorded in the name of the beneficiary. Many transfers require appointment […]
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