Probate

When might formal probate be needed in Arizona?

In Arizona, when a loved one dies, people will have many issues to navigate. Often, there is an estate plan that will serve as a guideline for what the person who died – the testator – wanted. That includes how their assets will be distributed, if there were...

Why are wills challenged in probate?

Many Tucson residents have heard of wills and understand that they serve a purpose in the estate planning process. A will is a testamentary device that provides the heirs and beneficiaries of a decedent’s end of life estate with instructions on what the decedent...

What are the three types of probate in Arizona?

Sometimes when a person in the Tucson area passes away, it is necessary for their estate to be probated. This may be the case if they do not have an estate plan or if they only have a will, not a trust. Through probate, a person’s estate assets will be located, any...