Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham)

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham) is a commonly used form within Arizona. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

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Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham):

• This form pertains to the State of Arizona

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Arizona’s Form Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Arizona form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Arizona probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham), take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in AZ are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham) online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham) to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Arizona.

5 reasons you should submit this form as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Arizona can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Arizona. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Arizona is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Arizona probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Arizona probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham), and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham) is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Arizona probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Arizona.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham) f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Arizona probate court office.

Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham) is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Arizona-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Arizona Form Affidavit For Collection Of All Personal Property (Small Estate Affidavit) (Graham). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

Person Filing: Address (if not protected): City, State, Zip Code: Telephone: Email Address: Lawyer’s Bar Number: Licensed Fiduciary Number: _____________________________________ Representing Self, without a Lawyer or Attorney for Petitioner OR Respondent AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY STATE OF ARIZONA ) GRAHAM COUNTY ) By signing this affidavit, I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that its contents are true and correct. 1.INFORMATION ABOUT THE DECEASED (THE PERSON WHO DIED): Name of person who died: Date of death: Place of death: 2.30-DAY REQUIREMENT: More than thirty (30) days have gone by since the person died. 3.RELATIONSHIP: My relationship to the person who died is: (explain) 4.VALUE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. The value of all the personal property in the deceased person’s estate, wherever located, minus the amount of liens and encumbrances on the property, is not greater than $75,000.00. 5.PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. To the best of my knowledge, no one has filed an Application or Petition for Appointment of a Personal Representative and no Application or Petition has been granted in any state OR if an application has been granted the personal representative has been discharged or more than one year has elapsed since a closing statement has been filed and the amount does not exceed $75,000.00. For Clerk’s Use Only © Superior Court of Arizona in Graham County ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AFF Page 1 of 3 03/14/2016-F1 6.ENTITLEMENT. I am the claiming successor to the personal property and I am entitled to payment or delivery of the property because I am. (Check all boxes that apply.) I am named in the Will of the person who died, a copy of which is attached to this Affidavit. The deceased had no Will, but I am entitled to the property under law because (check ONE) I am the spouse of the person who died; I am a child of the person who died, and there is no surviving spouse, or there is a surviving spouse but he or she is not my parent and the deceased had separate or community property; I am the parent of the person who died, and there is no surviving spouse or child; I am a brother or sister of the person who died, and there is no surviving spouse, child or parent. The person died without a will and I am the sole heir. The person died without a will and the people with equal or greater right than I have to the property have all assigned their entire interests in the estate to me, which is proven by the copy of the documents they signed to this effect that I am attaching to this affidavit. The person died and left a valid Will and the people with equal or greater right than I have to the property have all assigned their entire interests in the estate to me, which is proven by the copy of the documents they signed to this effect that I am attaching to this affidavit. 7.DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. The person who died owned the following personal property. (List all property. Attach extra pages if necessary.) Description Value Location, or Who Has Property Now $ $ $ $ $ TOTAL VALUE: $ © Superior Court of Arizona in Graham County ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AFF Page 2 of 3 03/14/2016-F1 8.MONEY OWED: The person who died was entitled to collect on the following debts from persons located in Arizona. (List all. Attach extra pages if necessary.) Description Amount owed Name of Who Owes the Debt $ $ $ $ TOTAL AMOUNT OWED: $ 9.This affidavit is made under Arizona Law, Sec. 14-3971(B), Arizona Revised Statutes, for the purpose of making claim to personal property of the person who died. OATH OR AFFIRMATION The contents of this document are true and correct under penalty of perjury. Date Signature of Person Making Affidavit Printed Name Sworn to or Affirmed before me this date: Date (Seal/My Commission Expires) Deputy Clerk of Court or Notary Public © Superior Court of Arizona in Graham County ALL RIGHTS RESERVED AFF Page 3 of 3 03/14/2016-F1