Arizona probate court can be challenging to navigate alone. Let our team of probate attorneys help protect your rights.

Taking on the responsibility of a family member or loved one’s belongings after death is an often unpredictable event that can cause confusion and undue stress. In Arizona, when a person dies “intestate” (without a will), the Arizona Probate Code determines who is entitled to receive that person’s assets.

The probate process in Arizona typically starts with the filing of a will or petition with the court by an individual who wants to be appointed as a Personal Representative. If no Personal Representative is identified, the court will usually assign one. Following this appointment, the Personal Representative must give notices to all parties involved and start gathering all of the assets of the decedent’s estate including property and settlement with creditors. This entire process is governed by specific statutes and court rules which have time limits and requirements for completion prior to the assets being distributed.

Whether there is a will or not, a probate is usually determined by the value and nature of the property left in the decedent’s name. An experienced probate attorney can help you file the appropriate documents and reports required by the court, as well as help you resolve any legal issues that may arise out of a dispute or challenge to the validity of a last will and testament.

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