Required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of the notice to creditors or the claims will be forever barred. required to present their claims within four months after receipt of the notice to creditors by mail or the claims will be forever barred.
In Arizona probate can take basically as long as it needs. An executor doesn't really have a timeline. There's a recommended start date, which is 60 days after somebody passes away.
If the Estate has been fully administered and it is ready to be closed, file the original Closing Statement ing to the instructions above. Then send a copy of your conformed Closing Statement along with a note requesting that the hearing be canceled to the Commissioner assigned to your case.
Although you aren't required to use a residential real estate attorney when buying, selling, or building a home, the law surrounding the process is complicated and it is often wise to at least consult with a lawyer to make sure you're informed about potential issues and roadblocks.
Closing an estate means that the executor has carried out all of their duties and that there's nothing left to do to manage the estate other than distributing assets.
Some estates will not need to go through probate, while others qualify for simplified probate. Some types of assets automatically pass to an heir without any oversight from the probate court.
Probate Shortcuts in Arizona ValueOther Requirements Personal Property < $75,000 No ongoing formal probate Real Estate <$100,000 No personal representative appointed (or active during the last year)
In Arizona, probate is always required for wills and assets that aren't in a trust or included in a transfer-on-death deed. Probate is also required for large estates consisting of personal property valued at over $75,000 and real estate property valued at over $100,000.
In Arizona, if a decedents estate is small enough, the law allows you to skip probate altogether and use a simplified process. This usually is reserved for smaller estates if the value is under $100,000 (for real estate) or under $75,000 (personal property).
There may be additional hearings to resolve contests, and the executor will probably need court approval before making major decisions and actions. Informal probate is obviously the quickest and can conclude in 4 – 6 months. Formal probate may take up to a year or longer.