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How Anti-Lapse Laws and Statutes Work in Arizona

Introduction Under Arizona state probate laws, the beneficiaries you name in your will must survive you by at least 120 hours in order to

Does a Quitclaim Deed Avoid Probate?

Introduction People tend to use the terms “title” and “deed” synonymously when discussing real estate, but they’re actually two distinct legal concepts. “Title” refers

Personal Representative Duties in Probate Cases

Introduction In each probate case, a personal representative is either designated by the will, volunteer basis, or assigned by the court. The personal representative

How to Start Probate for an Estate

Introduction In the state of Arizona, most probate cases are considered “informal.” With informal probate, the estate’s personal representative (also known as the executor)

How to Avoid Probate in Arizona

Introduction The most commonly heard advice about probate is to avoid it entirely if you can. However, you obviously can’t always expect your own

How Long Do You Have to File Probate After Death?

Introduction Probate is the legal process of closing someone’s estate after they pass away. Probate proceedings can vary widely from case to case in

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