Statement of Informal Probate of a Will; Appt. of Personal Representative - Arizona: This document seeks to both appoint a personal representative for an estate, as well as begin probate of the decedent's will. A personal representative nominee is named, and the proposed will is attached. This form is signed in front of a Notary Public and is available for download in both Word and Rich Text formats.
Phoenix Arizona Statement of Informal Probate of a Will and Appointment of Personal Representative
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Whether you have been named the executor or you're petitioning to be the administrator, the path to becoming a personal representative is the same?you'll need to submit a petition with the county court. A hearing will be scheduled to validate the will (if the decedent has one) and appoint the personal representative.
Informal probates typically last between 6-8 months, depending on how quickly the Personal Representative completes their required duties. Formal and Supervised probates can last a year, or longer, depending on the complexity of the case.
Whether you have been named the executor or you're petitioning to be the administrator, the path to becoming a personal representative is the same?you'll need to submit a petition with the county court. A hearing will be scheduled to validate the will (if the decedent has one) and appoint the personal representative.
Compensation for an Arizona Personal Representative Generally personal representatives receive reasonable compensation paid at $25 to $50 per hour.
According to Arizona law (ARS14-3108), the executor of an estate has two years from the date of death to file probate. This timeframe can be extended under certain circumstances, such as if the deceased left behind minor children.
Informal probate requires that the deceased had a valid will at the time of death that has not been challenged and died less than 2 years before probate is opened. In an informal probate process, a personal representative is appointed by the court to administer the estate with minimal court supervision.
Informal probate requires that the deceased had a valid will at the time of death that has not been challenged and died less than 2 years before probate is opened. In an informal probate process, a personal representative is appointed by the court to administer the estate with minimal court supervision.
A typical flat fee for an informal probate would be between $1000 and $1500. If a probate is contested, or if you need a formal probate, the fees may well be substantially higher.
Probate timescales will depend on the complexity and size of the estate. If there is a Will in place and the estate is relatively straightforward it can be done within 6 months. If there is no Will or the Estate can not easily be valued or identified then the process may take longer, likely more than 12 months.