Probate in Arizona: When a Parent Dies Out of State — Where to Open Probate
Where to Open Probate in Arizona When a Parent Dies Out of State Quick answer: Under Arizona law, you generally open a primary probate in the decedent’s state of domicile. If the decedent owned property located in Arizona, you may need an ancillary probate or local appointment in Arizona just for those Arizona assets. Determining […]
Read article →Challenging a Final Accounting Without Notice — Arizona Probate Law
Detailed Answer If you are an heir or beneficiary of a decedent’s estate in Arizona and a sibling (the personal representative) filed a final accounting without giving you notice, you have options — but you must move quickly. This section explains, in plain language, the steps to take, the legal tools available, and what the […]
Read article →Challenging an Approved Estate Accounting After One Year — Arizona Guide
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Arizona you can sometimes challenge a probate court’s approval of an estate accounting more than one year after the approval, but your options narrow with time. After the accounting is approved and the court signs a final order, beneficiaries and other interested persons generally must act quickly. If more than […]
Read article →Clearing Creditor Claims Before Selling an Estate Home — Arizona
Detailed answer If you are handling a parent’s estate in Arizona and plan to sell the estate home, you should follow a sequence of estate-administration and creditor-notice steps so the sale won’t be defeated later by unpaid debts or lien claims. The short roadmap is: determine whether the property passes outside probate, appoint or confirm […]
Read article →Arizona: Can I Recover Mortgage Payments Made to Preserve Estate Property?
Detailed answer Short answer: Yes—sometimes. Under Arizona probate law, payments made to preserve estate property (for example, mortgage payments to prevent foreclosure) can be reimbursable to the person who paid them, but whether you will be repaid depends on who paid, when they were paid, whether the personal representative approved the payments or the court […]
Read article →Arizona: What Happens to Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will
Detailed Answer When a person dies without a will in Arizona, money left over from the sale of that person’s property generally becomes part of the decedent’s estate and must be distributed according to Arizona’s intestate succession and probate rules. Whether those sale proceeds immediately pass to a surviving spouse or other person depends on […]
Read article →How to Retitle a Deceased Parent's Car in Arizona
How to retitle a deceased parent's car in Arizona — step-by-step FAQ Short answer: Who can retitle your parent’s car and how you do it in Arizona depends on how the car was owned (solely, jointly, in a trust, or with a beneficiary designation) and whether the estate is being probated. In most cases you […]
Read article →Arizona: What to Do When a Proposed Administrator Withholds Estate Documents
What to do when a proposed administrator withholds estate asset information in Arizona Disclaimer: This article explains general Arizona probate concepts and possible actions you can take. It is educational only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Arizona attorney for guidance about your situation. Detailed answer — your rights and practical steps under Arizona […]
Read article →Arizona: What Happens When a Will Is Not Properly Signed
Detailed Answer When a decedent’s will is found to be improperly executed, the probate court will not give effect to the invalid document as a valid, controlling will. In Arizona, the consequences typically fall into one of these categories: 1) Estate treated as intestate (distributed by statute) If the entire will is held invalid, the […]
Read article →Contesting a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration in Arizona
How to Contest a Sibling’s Application for Letters of Administration in Arizona Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, contact a licensed Arizona probate attorney. Detailed answer — overview of the process under Arizona law When a person dies without a valid will […]
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