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Arizona Probate Courts

Estates here go through the Superior Court (Probate & Mental Health Division). Pick a county on the map or search below — each record shows where to file and where every detail comes from.

Small-estate limit
$200,000
Wait 30 days
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
Executor fee
Reasonable
Reasonable fee set by the court
Handwritten wills
Valid
Unwitnessed, in testator’s hand
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Every Arizona county, on one map

Population, low → high courthouse probate office checked
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Arizona probate rules

Court
Superior Court (Probate & Mental Health Division)In Arizona, probate matters are handled by the county Superior Court. Arizona is a Uniform Probate Code (UPC) state providing informal probate, formal probate, and supervised administration.
Small estates
$200,000 personal property (affidavit, 30 days after death) / $300,000 real property equity (separate affidavit, not sooner than 6 months after death); net of liensA.R.S. § 14-3971
Filing the will
Must deliver will to court clerk promptly upon death; probate barred after 2 years with limited exceptions
Creditor claims
4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors, or 60 days after direct noticeA.R.S. § 14-3801 & § 14-3803
Executor fees
Reasonable compensation under UPC guidelines; typically 2% - 4% or reasonable hourly rateA.R.S. § 14-3719 · calculator
Estate tax
NoneArizona has no state estate tax.
Inheritance tax
NoneNo inheritance tax in Arizona.
Typical duration
5 to 9 months
Official courts site
azcourts.govCase search: Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access to Court Information

Re-checked Sept 2026 against: azleg.gov (statute)

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  1. 01 Arizona courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
  2. 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
  3. 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
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All 15 counties

Sorted by population. office checked = probate office address/phone confirmed on the court's own website. courthouse mapped = located in OpenStreetMap.

#CountySeatPopulationRecord
1 Maricopa County Phoenix 4,585,871 office checked
2 Pima County Tucson 1,063,162 office checked
3 Pinal County Florence 484,239 office checked
4 Yavapai County Prescott 249,081 courthouse mapped
5 Mohave County Kingman 223,682 courthouse mapped
6 Yuma County Yuma 213,221 county site
7 Coconino County Flagstaff 144,472 county site
8 Cochise County Bisbee 124,640 county site
9 Navajo County Holbrook 109,175 courthouse mapped
10 Apache County St. Johns 65,036 county site
11 Gila County Globe 54,003 county site
12 Santa Cruz County Nogales 49,158 county site
13 Graham County Safford 39,525 courthouse mapped
14 La Paz County Parker 16,710 county site
15 Greenlee County Clifton 9,369 courthouse mapped
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Arizona probate questions

What is the small estate affidavit limit in Arizona?
$200,000 personal property (affidavit, 30 days after death) / $300,000 real property equity (separate affidavit, not sooner than 6 months after death); net of liens (A.R.S. § 14-3971). It can be used 30 days after death. Under 2025/2026 statutory limits (A.R.S. § 14-3971), claimants wait 30 days for personal property ($200,000 net equity limit). For real property ($300,000 equity limit), claimants must wait 6 months after death and file affidavit with Superior Court Clerk.
How are executor and administrator fees calculated in Arizona?
Reasonable compensation under UPC guidelines; typically 2% - 4% or reasonable hourly rate (A.R.S. § 14-3719). Courts can award more for extraordinary services, such as running a business or litigation.
What is the creditor claim deadline for estates in Arizona?
4 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors, or 60 days after direct notice (A.R.S. § 14-3801 & § 14-3803). Claims filed after the deadline are generally barred.
Does Arizona recognize handwritten (holographic) wills?
Yes. Arizona recognizes holographic wills whether witnessed or not, provided signature and material provisions are in testator's handwriting (A.R.S. § 14-2503).
Does Arizona have a state estate tax or inheritance tax?
Arizona has no state estate tax. There is no inheritance tax.