Affidavit For Collection Of Personal Property (Yavapai)

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 Personal Property (Yavapai) 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:

Atticus Fast Facts About Affidavit For Collection Of Personal Property (Yavapai)

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

• 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 Personal Property (Yavapai) 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 Personal Property (Yavapai), 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 Personal Property (Yavapai) 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 Personal Property (Yavapai) 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 Personal Property (Yavapai), and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Affidavit For Collection Of Personal Property (Yavapai) 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 Personal Property (Yavapai) 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 Personal Property (Yavapai) 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 Personal Property (Yavapai). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

Name: Address: Daytime Phone: AFFIDAVIT FOR COLLECTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY STATE OF ARIZONA ) COUNTY OF YAVAPAI ) ss. AFFIANT(S), bei ng first duly sworn, and upon oath state(s) as follows: 1. (Name of deceased person) died on (date) , which is more than 30 days before the Affiant signs this Affidavit, as shown in the attached certified copy of the person's death certificate. 2. M y/Our relationship to the decedent is as follows: 3. T he value of all the personal property in the decedent’s estate, wherever located, minus the amount of liens and encumbrances against the personal property is not greater than $75,000.00. (Check whichever box applies to you): [ ] I am not a spouse or surviving dependent child of the decedent. [ ] I am a spouse or surviving dependent child of the decedent and the total of the following amounts for allowances under law in effect on the date Affiant’s spouse/parent died in Arizona: A. A s of 1/1/95 up to $18,000 to spouse or if no spouse amount to be divided by living dependent children--the amount allowed instead of homestead under A.R.S. § 14- 2401 AND ALSO, B. A s of 1/1/95, up to $7,000, not counting liens, to spouse, or if no spouse to be divided by living dependent children--the amount allowed as exempt property (household furniture, automobiles, furnishings, appliances, personal effects) under A.R.S. § 14- 2402 AND, ALSO, C. A s of 1/1/95, a reasonable allowance for maintenance of family during administration of estate, generally up to one year--the amount allowed as family allowance under A.R.S. § 14-2403. 4. T his is my/our legal standing to file this Affidavit: [ ] I am/We are named in the decedent’s Will dated , a copy of which is attached to this Affidavit. OR [ ] The decedent had no will, but I am/we are entitled to the property under law because (check ONE box) Superior Court of Arizona in Yavapai County Page 1 of 3 PBSEPP11f April 18, 2023 [ ] I am the spouse of the decedent; OR [ ] I am a living child of the decedent, and there is no living spouse; OR [ ] I am the living parent of the decedent, and there are no living children or spouse; OR [ ] I am a living brother or sister of the decedent, and there are no living children, spouse, or parents. 5. N amed below are other people who, to my/our understanding and belief, have equal or more right to the property of the person who died: NAME RELATIONSHIP TO DECEDENT RELATIONSHIP TO ME/US, IF ANY 6. I am/We are entitled to the personal property of the decedent, or to receive payment of any debt due the decedent, or to receive any document that shows a transfer to me/us of any stock, motor vehicle title, debt or obligation because (check ONE box): [ ] I am the spouse of the decedent, and am claiming the property under allowances described in number 3 above; OR [ ] I am the living dependent child of the person who died, and am claiming the property under allowances described in number 3 above, and the other dependent children of decedent with equal or greater right than I have to the property, who are listed above, have all assigned their interests in the personal property to me, which is proven by the copy of the documents they signed to this effect that are attached to this Affidavit; OR [ ] The person who died left no will and I am the sole heir; OR [ ] The person who died left no will and the people with equal or greater right than I/we have to the property, who are listed above, have all assigned their interests in the personal property to me/us, which is proven by the copy of the documents they signed to this effect that are attached to this Affidavit; OR [ ] The decedent left a valid Will leaving the entire estate to me/us; OR [ ] The decedent left a valid Will and the people with equal or greater right than I/we have to the property, who are listed above, have all assigned their interests in the real property to me/us, which is proven by the copy of the documents they signed to this effect that are attached to this Affidavit. 7. T o the best of my/our 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 jurisdiction. Page 2 of 3 PBSEPP11f Superior Court of Arizona in Yavapai County April 18, 2023 8.The person who died owned the following personal property located in Arizona. (List all property; use extra paper if necessary) DESCRIPTION VALUE LOCATION, OR WHO HAS PROPERTY NOW TOTAL VALUE: 9.The person who died was entitled to collect on the following debts from persons located in A rizona. (List all; use extra paper if necessary) DESCRIPTION AMT OWED NAME OF PERSON WHO OWES THE DEBT Affiant Signature SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this day of , 20 , by . My Commission Expires: Notary Public Page 3 of 3 PBSEPP11f Superior Court of Arizona in Yavapai County April 18, 2023 10. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TObefore me this day of by . My Commission Expires: Notary Public , , 20 Affiant Signature TOTAL AMOUNT OWED: This Affidavit is made under Arizona Law, ARS § 14-3971(B), for the purpose of making claim to personal property of the person who died. The funeral expenses and expenses of the last illness of the decedent have been paid. 11.