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Phoenix estate planning and probate lawyers

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Arizona basics

What to know about wills and probate in Phoenix

Phoenix probate matters go through Maricopa County Superior Court under Arizona law. Smaller estates may not need full probate at all.

  • Small-estate affidavit: personal propertyIf personal property is worth $200,000 or less after liens, heirs can collect it by affidavit starting 30 days after death, without full probate.Source: A.R.S. § 14-3971
  • Small-estate affidavit: real propertyReal property worth $300,000 or less after liens can transfer by affidavit, but only six months after death and with debts and expenses paid.Source: A.R.S. § 14-3971(E)
  • Two witnesses for a typed willA will must be in writing, signed by the person making it, and signed by at least two witnesses.Source: A.R.S. § 14-2502
  • Handwritten wills can countA will needs no witnesses if the signature and key provisions are in the person’s own handwriting.Source: A.R.S. § 14-2503

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Estate planning and probate attorneys in Phoenix

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