Sun City West and Phoenix Probate Lawyer

When a family member or loved one passes away, it can be a difficult and emotional stressful time for everyone involved. Despite your emotional state, there are still important matters that need attention, including probate and the distribution of assets from the decedent's estate.

Phoenix, Arizona Probate Attorney

At the Sun City West law offices of Taylor Law Firm, PLC, we can provide you with skilled guidance and assistance in regard to probate matters. Our Phoenix area probate lawyer has helped hundreds of individuals and families with both informal and formal probate procedures.

Contact our Sun City probate lawyer today to find out how we can help you. All initial consultations, with the exception of Medicaid consultations, are free. We offer reasonable fees.

Informal Probate

Most Arizona estates can be settled by means of informal probate. Informal probate does not require a court appearance or litigation, and is typically supervised by the court registrar specially designated to oversee and administer informal probate.

Although informal probate is simple in nature and is less time consuming than formal probate, it requires the same paperwork as the filing of a formal probate. Because of the simplicity and efficiency of informal probate, it tends to be less expensive than the formal process.

Formal Probate

For contested wills, formal probate may be requested. Formal probate involves litigation. Formal probate litigation is similar to a civil suit and involves court hearings, depositions, motions, discovery, and a trial. The purpose is to determine whether or not the will in question is valid and legally binding. A request for formal probate may stop an informal probate proceeding and prevent further action on the estate while the request for formal probate is pending.

Supervised Probate

Supervised probate is a mixture of informal and formal probate. It is similar to informal probate except the appointed personal representative cannot enter into an agreement to sell real property or make any distributions from the estate without the prior court approval.

Contact Us

Whatever your probate needs, or if you're not sure how to proceed with probate, contact our Phoenix probate lawyer today for smart advice and skilled representation.

All initial consultations, with the exception of Medicaid consultations, are free. We offer reasonable fees. Off-site appointments, including home and hospital visits, are available upon request.