How to Settle an Estate in Arizona Without a Lawyer
Step-by-step overview of settling an Arizona estate without an attorney — what you can do yourself, what takes how long, and when a lawyer is actually needed.
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Alternatives to Using Free Arizona Court Forms for Estate Settlement (PBSE11f, PBSE12f)
Free Arizona court PDFs exist but leave families without strategy. Here's what the free forms do and don't cover — and what a structured guide adds.
Arizona Estate Settlement Guide vs. Hiring a Probate Attorney: Which Do You Actually Need?
Honest comparison of using an Arizona estate settlement guide vs. hiring a probate attorney — costs, coverage, and when each is the right call.
Best Estate Settlement Guide for Small Estates in Arizona Under HB 2116
Arizona HB 2116 raised small estate limits to $200K personal property and $300K real property. Here's how to navigate the affidavit process correctly.
What to Do When Someone Dies in Arizona: A Step-by-Step Guide
From the first 48 hours to the 6-month real estate wait, here's what to do when someone dies in Arizona — death certificates, notifications, probate, and more.
Best Estate Settlement Guide for Out-of-State Executors in Arizona
Managing an Arizona estate from another state involves FIRPTA, ancillary probate, and remote logistics. Here's what the best guide for this situation covers.
Arizona Small Estate Affidavit: New 2025 Limits, Forms, and How to Use It
Arizona raised small estate limits to $200K personal property and $300K real property in 2025. Learn the forms, waiting periods, and how Maricopa County handles it.
Maricopa County Probate Court: Filing, Fees, and Forms Guide
Maricopa County probate court charges $306 to file. Learn where to file, which forms to use, how Pima, Mohave, and other Arizona counties differ, and what to expect.
Affidavit of Affixture in Arizona: Mobile Home Estate Settlement
An Arizona Affidavit of Affixture converts a mobile home from personal to real property. Without it, the home must transfer through the MVD, not the probate court.
How Probate Works in Arizona: Process, Timeline, and Costs
Arizona probate can take 6 months to 2 years and cost $306–$351 just to file. Learn how informal vs. formal probate works, key deadlines, and attorney fee rules.
Arizona Intestate Succession: Who Inherits When There's No Will
When someone dies without a will in Arizona, state intestate succession laws decide who inherits. Learn the distribution rules for spouses, children, and more.
Arizona Estate Tax: What You Owe (and What You Don't)
Arizona has no state estate or inheritance tax. Learn what taxes estates do face, including the federal exemption, Form 141AZ, and capital gains rules.
How to Get a Death Certificate in Arizona (Cost, Copies, and Ordering)
Arizona death certificates cost $20 per copy from ADHS. Learn how many to order, who can request them, and how to avoid VitalChek fees.
Arizona Cremation Laws: Who Decides, What's Required, and What It Costs
Arizona cremation requires authorized consent, a 24-hour waiting period, and a disposition permit. Learn who has legal authority and what the rules require.
Arizona Beneficiary Deed: How It Works and What Happens After Death
An Arizona beneficiary deed transfers real estate outside probate — but only if recorded before death. Learn the rules, the risks, and what to do as a beneficiary.
Arizona Ancillary Probate: When Out-of-State or Foreign Estates Own Arizona Property
When a non-Arizona resident dies owning Arizona property, ancillary probate is required in the county where the property sits. Learn the process, costs, and pitfalls.