Current Ownership: Check with the Pima County Assessor's Office at (520)724-8630. Square Footage: For the square footage legally on record check with the Pima County Assessor's Office at (520)724-8630.
Visit the appropriate county clerk's office or city government office in person. Locate the land records department or public access terminal (sometimes called a cadastral). Search by property address, legal description, or owner name (if known).
It can be easy to become overwhelmed with managing and balancing everything required to close out a deceased loved one's estate, especially when Arizona Probate law can be so time consuming. This is why it's highly recommended that you contact an experienced Arizona Probate lawyer.
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.
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.
Property Owner Assistance Programs The Senior Valuation Protection Program, as established by the Arizona Constitution and administered by the Pima County Assessor's Office, is designed to freeze the limited property value (the taxable value) of a primary residence owned by qualifying seniors.