The Probate Process in Arizona Step 1: Read the Decedent's Last Will (if one exists) ... Step 2: Determine the Personal Representative. Step 3: Filing with the Probate Court of your County. Step 4: Notification to Heirs and Creditors. Step 5: Identifying Assets and Debts. Step 6: Paying Debts and Taxes.
The refund checks are the result of a court ruling in the case of Qasimyar et al. v. Maricopa County, which addressed changes in property classifications and how they impacted property taxes.
Thus, inquirers may conduct a federal tax lien lookup in Arizona by querying the county recorder's office in the jurisdiction where the debtor is resident. Alternatively, requesters can procure the services of title companies or real estate attorneys for a title search.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT "If you have owned a home in Maricopa County between 2015 - 2021 tax years, the treasurer's office is mailing settlement checks for the tax lawsuit, one for each year you owned the home in that range.
The lawsuit alleges that Maricopa County improperly and erroneously assessed and collected real property taxes from Class Members in Maricopa County for the Affected Tax Years.
Maricopa County class action lawsuit. The Qasimyar decision found that starting in 2015, Maricopa County incorrectly classified certain residences for tax purposes, resulting in substantial errors in how the County assessed property taxes.
Qualifications. Age: At least one property owner must be the minimum qualifying age of 65 at the time of application. Residence: The property must be the owner(s) primary residence. A "primary" residence is that residence which is occupied by the property owner(s) for an aggregate of nine months of the calendar year.
How are my Property Taxes computed? The Assessed Value divided by 100, times the tax rate (set in August of each year) determines property tax billed in September. The County Treasurer bills, collects and distributes the property taxes.
Property classified as Legal Class 4.1 is not listed as a registered rental but still does not receive the State Aid to Education Tax Credit. An example of a property in Legal Class 4.1 is a secondary home.
Property taxes typically are based on a property's assessed value rather than its current fair market value. In most states, tax assessments are conducted every one to five years and are not changed when a property is sold or transferred as a gift.