What is Probate?
Probate is the legal process that validates a deceased person's will and oversees the distribution of their assets. These documents ensure the estate is settled according to the law. Explore state-specific templates for your needs.
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Arizona Probate
Probate involves managing and distributing a deceased person's estate. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to use.
Common Arizona Probate documents
- Petition for Probate — starts the probate process and requests court approval.
- Letters Testamentary — authorizes the executor to manage the estate.
- Notice of Probate — informs interested parties about the probate proceedings.
- Inventory and Appraisement Forms — lists the deceased's assets and their values.
- Final Accounting Forms — reports on the distribution of the estate's assets.
Probate forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Popular forms
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Small Estate Affidavit for Estates Not More Than $200,000 with Personal Property OnlyUse this affidavit to claim personal property of an estate valued under $200,000 when no formal probate is necessary.
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Affidavit for Transfer of Title of Real PropertyUse this affidavit to claim real property after someone’s death, streamlining the transfer without needing a full probate process.
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Heirship Affidavit - DescentEstablishes the heirs of a deceased person for legal purposes, clarifying family relations and inheritance rights.
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Petition for Formal Probate and Appointment of Personal RepresentativeUse this form to initiate formal probate and appoint a personal representative, ensuring the deceased's estate is managed according to their will.
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Demand to Produce Copy of Will from Heir to Executor or Person in Possession of WillRequest a copy of a deceased person's will from someone who holds it, ensuring your rights as an heir are protected.
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Petition for Partial DistributionRequest a partial distribution of estate assets when sufficient funds are available, ensuring no harm to creditors or beneficiaries.
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Nonprobate Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of DecedentUse this affidavit to claim personal property when someone has passed away without a formal probate process.
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Proof Of NoticeUse this form to verify that required documents were sent to relevant parties, ensuring proper communication in legal proceedings.
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Proof Of Delivery Or Mailing Or Publishing Notice To CreditorsProvide proof of notifying creditors about a deceased person's estate, ensuring legal compliance in the probate process.
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Investigator Cover SheetUse this form to submit a required investigator report for guardianship or conservatorship cases in Arizona.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Letter of Administration vs. Letters Testamentary — Letters of Administration appoint an administrator for intestate estates, whereas Letters Testamentary authorize an executor for testate estates.
- Probate vs. Non-Probate — Probate involves court supervision, while non-probate transfers bypass the court process.
- Executor vs. Administrator — An executor is named in a will, while an administrator is appointed when there is no will.
- Testate vs. Intestate — Testate indicates a valid will exists, while intestate means no will was left.
Key legal points
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Probate is necessary for the distribution of a deceased person's assets.
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A will must be validated by the probate court.
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Not all assets go through probate, such as joint accounts or trusts.
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Probate can be contested if interested parties disagree with the will.
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An executor or administrator is responsible for managing the probate process.
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FAQs
A trust can help avoid probate and manage assets more efficiently.
If no action is taken, the estate may go through intestate succession, which varies by state.
It's wise to review your estate plan every few years or after major life changes.
Beneficiary designations can override your will, so keep them updated.
Yes, you can designate separate agents for financial and healthcare decisions.
Glossary
- Probate - The legal process of settling a deceased person's estate.
- Executor - The person appointed to carry out the terms of a will.
- Administrator - A person appointed by the court to manage an intestate estate.
- Testate - Having a valid will in place at the time of death.
- Intestate - Dying without a valid will, leading to state-defined asset distribution.
- Letters Testamentary - Court documents authorizing an executor to manage an estate.
- Beneficiary - An individual designated to receive assets from an estate.
- Will - A legal document outlining how a person's assets are to be distributed.
- Trust - A legal arrangement for holding and managing assets for beneficiaries.
- Estate - All assets and liabilities left by a deceased person.