So what is Probate in Arizona?  Probate in Arizona occurs when someone pass away and they die “intestate” meaning they died without having a will or they pass way “testate” meaning they died having a valid a will. If you pass away with or without a will in Arizona your estate will have to go through probate. 

Probate in Arizona is a court procedure that determines how a deceased person’s estate will be administered after they pass away. A probate judge will validate your will and then approve the person you named as a personal representative in your will to locate all of your assets and debts then inventory them to come up with an assessed value of what your estate is worth. 

Once a value has been established for your estate and after taxes and debts are paid from your estate the remaining amount is distributed to any beneficiaries named in your will or to surviving heirs. 

If you pass away without a will in Arizona, your estate will fall under Arizona’s intestate succession laws and the court will appoint a personal representative to handle the estate based on Arizona law. By not having a will stating your final wishes, you’re leaving it up to the probate court to make all the decisions regarding your estate. 

The best way to protect yourself and your family to is to have a proper estate plan set up to avoid probate in Arizona. If you have questions about Probate reach out to me I’m Marvin with Probate In Arizona https://probateinarizona.com