Category: Probate Closure

Creditors Can Sue an Arizona Estate to Recover Unpaid Bills

Introduction Most people have some kind of debt, whether it’s from a credit card, a car loan, or a mortgage. When someone passes on,

What Happens If an Estate is Not Closed?

Introduction It can be emotionally challenging for families to close a loved one’s estate when they pass away. Sorting through their personal possessions, accessing

What Does Undisposed Mean in Probate?

Introduction The term “undisposed” can have several meanings in probate cases depending on the context. “Undisposed assets” typically refer to estate property that wasn’t

How Long Can an Estate Stay in Probate?

Introduction When someone dies, their beneficiaries have up to two years to open probate. Once probate is opened, there aren’t any time limits that

What Happens After Probate is Closed?

Introduction Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased individual’s estate. In the state of Arizona, the probate process is based on the

What Happens If a Beneficiary Dies Before Probate is Completed?

Introduction When a beneficiary to a will passes away after probate is opened but before the assets are distributed, the status of their inheritance

How to Settle an Estate with a Trust?

Introduction A trust is a is a legal arrangement in which a person entrusts their property and funds into the hands of a third

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