Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult

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.

Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult 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 Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult:

• 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 pbaa11fz - Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult 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 pbaa11fz, 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 pbaa11fz 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 pbaa11fz 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 Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult 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 pbaa11fz 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 pbaa11fz, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult 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 pbaa11fz - Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult 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.

Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult 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 pbaa11fz - Agreement Of Adoption And Petition For Decree Of Adoption Of An Adult. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

© Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBAA11f 062521 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 1 of 7 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 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN ______________ COUNTY In the Matter of the Adoption of Case Number: AGREEMENT OF ADOPTION AND PETITION FOR DECREE OF ADOPTION , OF AN ADULT (Name of Adoptee) an Adult. Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes section 14-8101, we, the adopting person(s) (the “Adopter(s)”) and the person to be adopted (the “Adoptee”), provide the following information under the penalty of perjury: 1.INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADOPTER(S) Name of Adopter 1: County and State of Residence: Marital Status: Married Unmarried If married, spouse’s name: Relationship to the adult to be adopted: (Examples: stepparent, former stepparent, foster parent, uncle/aunt, cousin, grandparent, friend, etc.) For Clerk’s Use Only Case Number: © Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBAA11f 062521 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2 of 7 Name of Adopter 2: County and State of Residence: Marital Status: Married Unmarried If married, spouse’s name: Relationship to the adult to be adopted: (Examples: stepparent, former stepparent, foster parent, uncle/aunt, cousin, grandparent, friend, etc.) We are filing this Petition to formalize a family relationship that has existed for years. 2. INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADOPTEE Name: County of Residence: Marital Status: Married Unmarried If married, spouse’s name: 3. INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADOPTEE’S BIOLOGICAL PARENTS Mother’s Name: Still Living? Yes No Were Mother’s parental rights as to the adoptee ever terminated by court order? Yes No If yes, name of court, case number, and date of that court order: If living and parental rights were not terminated, Mother’s address: Father’s Name: Still Living? Yes No Were Father’s parental rights as to the adoptee ever terminated by court order? Yes No If yes, name of court, case number, and date of that court order: Case Number: © Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBAA11f 062521 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 3 of 7 If living and parental rights were not terminated, Father’s address: 4. INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADOPTEE’S ADULT CHILDREN Child 1 Name: Child 1 Address: Child 2 Name: Child 2 Address: Child 3 Name: Child 3 Address: Child 4 Name: Child 4 Address: (If more spaces are required, make an additional copy of this page and attach.) 5. REASON FOR ADOPTION: The parties are requesting this adoption, and believe it is in the best interest of the person seeking to adopt, the adoptee, and the public, because: . 6. INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER ADULT ADOPTIONS (Check one box.) The Adopter and the Adopter’s spouse have never previously adopted another adult. OR The Adopter and/or the Adopter’s spouse has previously adopted another adult. (If “yes”, provide details below.) Case Number: © Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBAA11f 062521 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 4 of 7 Name of Adult Adopted: Name of Person Who Adopted That Adult: Place of Adoption (City, State, Country): Name of Adult Adopted: Name of Person Who Adopted That Adult: Place of Adoption (City, State, Country): Name of Adult Adopted: Name of Person Who Adopted That Adult: Place of Adoption (City, State, Country): Name of Adult Adopted: Name of Person Who Adopted That Adult: Place of Adoption (City, State, Country): (If more spaces are required, make an additional copy of this page and attach.) 7. AGREEMENT OF ADOPTION The Adopter and the Adoptee agree to assume toward each other the legal relation of parent and child and to have all the rights and to be subject to all of the duties and responsibilities of that relation. See A.R.S. § 14-8101(B). Case Number: © Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBAA11f 062521 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 5 of 7 REQUESTS TO THE COURT We ask the Court to do all the following: 1. Make a finding that the proposed adoption will be for the best interests of the Adopter and the Adoptee and is in the public interest. 2. Approve the adoption agreement between the Adopter and Adoptee. 3. Make a Decree of Adoption declaring that the Adoptee is the child of the Adopter. 4. (If desired by the Adoptee. If no name change is desired, leave blank.) Order that the Adoptee’s name be changed to the following: First Middle Last We ask that the Adoptee’s birth records be changed to reflect the new name requested above. 5. Make any other orders the Court decides are in the best interests of the Adoptor, the Adoptee, and the public. Dated this day of , . Signature of Adopter Signature of Adoptee Case Number: © Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBAA11f 062521 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 6 of 7 ADOPTER’S OATH OR AFFIRMATION , the above-named Adopter, being duly sworn, deposes, and says: (Name of Adopter) I swear or affirm that I am the Adopter in this matter. By signing below, I state to the Court that I have read and understood the contents of this document and that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. (Signature of Adoptor) STATE OF COUNTY OF Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this by (date) . (Notary seal) Deputy Clerk of Superior Court or Notary Public Case Number: © Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBAA11f 062521 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 7 of 7 ADOPTEE’S OATH OR AFFIRMATION , the above-named Adoptee, being duly sworn, deposes and says: (Name of Adoptee) I swear or affirm that I am the Adoptee in this matter. By signing below, I state to the Court that I have read and understood the contents of this document and that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. (Signature of Adoptee) STATE OF COUNTY OF Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me this: by (date) . (Notary seal) Deputy Clerk of Superior Court or Notary Public