Small Estate Affidavit Guidance

Summary

A small estate affidavit in Arizona is used if the estates value is $75,000 or less for personal property. It is generally filed in the county where the deceased resided or where the property is located. If vacant land is in multiple counties, filing may be required in each. Obtain forms from the Probate Court or Clerk of the Superior Court in Mohave County. Visit their website or contact them for guidance.

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Yes, does it need to be filed for each county in which vacant land is owned, or is it filed once for the entire state?
In Arizona, a small estate affidavit is generally filed in the county where the deceased person resided or where the property is located. If you have vacant land in multiple counties, you might need to file in each relevant county. It's best to consult with local legal resources to ensure compliance. Do you have any other questions?
Where can I obtain a copy form, and what department in Mohave County is the affidavit filed with?
In Mohave County, you can usually obtain a small estate affidavit form from the Probate Court or the Clerk of the Superior Court. The affidavit should be filed with the same department. It might be helpful to visit their website or contact them directly for specific guidance.
Please provide wording for a deed prepared to transfer from someone acting under authority of the small estate affidavit as grantor to convey to john smith all right, title, and interest in the following described real property situated in Mohave County, Arizona
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Here's a general wording template for a deed in this situation:
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DEED OF CONVEYANCE
This Deed of Conveyance is made on [Date], by [Grantor's Name], acting under authority of the Small Estate Affidavit, as Grantor, to John Smith, as Grantee.
Grantor: [Grantor's Name and Address]
Grantee: John Smith, [Grantee's Address]
Legal Description of Property: [Insert legal description of the property situated in Mohave County, Arizona]
Conveyance:
The Grantor, for valuable consideration, does hereby convey, transfer, and assign to the Grantee all right, title, and interest in and to the described real property.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Deed on the date first above written.
[Grantor's Signature]
[Grantor's Printed Name]
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It's essential to consult a local attorney to ensure the deed meets all legal requirements in Arizona and for proper execution.
What is the applicable arizona law that allows the small estate act
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In Arizona, the small estate affidavit process is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes ยง *-*. This statute allows for simplified probate procedures for estates with personal property valued at $*,* or less and real property valued at $*,* or less. It's advisable to consult with a local attorney for detailed guidance on this law.