Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator

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.

Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator 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:

Court forms and instructions to Respond or Object to the Appointment of a Guardian or Conservator of an Adult or Minor.

Atticus Fast Facts About Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator:

• 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 pbgc3z - Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator 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 pbgc3z, 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 pbgc3z 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 pbgc3z 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 Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator 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 pbgc3z 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 pbgc3z, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator 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 pbgc3z - Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator 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.

Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator 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 pbgc3z - Objection To A Court Petition About A Guardian And/or Conservator. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

GUARDIANSHIP and/or CONSERVATORSHIP 3 To Object To A Court Petition Forms and Instructions Packet ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PBGC3 - 5209 - 041519 Law Library Resource Center OBJECTION TO A PETITION for GUARDIANSHIP AND/OR CONSERVATORSHIP CHECKLIST Use the forms packet only if the following factors apply to your situation: You have a valid interest in this case, meaning ס You received court papers from the Petitioner and/or his Attorney about a guardianship and/or conservatorship, OR ס You may be affected by the outcome of this case, AND There are at least 5 (five) or more business days remaining before the scheduled court hearing on the petition; AND You disagree with the Petition and want to object to what the Petitioner told the Court. READ ME: Consulting a lawyer before filing documents with the court may help prevent unexpected results. A list of lawyers you may hire to advise you on handling your own case or to perform specific tasks, as well as a list of court-approved mediators can be found on the Self-Service Center website. © Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBGC3k 082514 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 1 of 1 Law Library Resource Center GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP OBJECTING TO A COURT PETITION ABOUT A GUARDIAN AND/OR CONSERVATOR Forms and Instructions This packet contains court forms and instructions to help you file an objection to a court petition. Items in BOLD are forms that you will need to file with the Court. Non-bold items are instructions or procedures. Do not copy or file those pages! Order File Number Title No. Pp. 1 PBGC3k Checklist for Filing an Objection to a Court Petition 1 2 PBGC3fit Table of Contents (this page) 1 3 PBGC31p PROCEDURES: How to file an Objection to a Petition for Guardianship/ Conservatorship 2 4 PBGC31f “Objection to Petition” 2 The documents you have received are copyrighted by the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County. You have permission to use them for any lawful purpose. These forms shall not be used to engage in the unauthorized practice of law. The Court assumes no responsibility and accepts no liability for actions taken by users of these documents, including reliance on their contents. The documents are under continual revision and are current only for the day they were received. It is strongly recommended that you verify on a regular basis that you have the most current documents. ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PBGC3fIt 041519 Page 1 of 1 ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBGC31p - 041519 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 1 of 2 Law Library Resource Center Procedures: How to file an Objection to a Petition about a Guardianship and/or Conservatorship Step 1: Fill out the form entitled “Objection to petition.” • Use black ink. • Be sure to list your name, address and telephone number at the very top of the “Objection to Petition” form. • If you have no attorney, leave that space blank. • For number 4, tell the judge as simply as you can what you object to, and why you object. • List the names and addresses of the people you will mail or deliver copies of this Objection to. • Do not sign the oath yet. (You must make photocopies of the document and take the copies to the Clerk of Superior Court before you sign.) Step 2: Photocopy the completed “Objection to Petition” form: • 1 copy for the Petitioner • 1 copy for the Petitioner’s attorney (if the Petitioner has one) • 1 copy for the Judge • 1 copy for you • (And any additional copies for persons listed in number 5 of this form, such as the Ward, and people the Petitioner gave notice to.) Step 3: File the objection and at the same time pay the filing fee at the Clerk of Superior Court filing counter located at: Downtown Phoenix: Central Court Building, 1 st Floor 201 West Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003 Northeast Phoenix: Northeast Regional Court Facility 18380 North 40 th Street Phoenix, AZ 85032 Surprise: Northwest Regional Court Facility 14264 West Tierra Buena Lane Surprise, AZ 85374 Mesa: Southeast Court Facility,1 st Floor 222 East Javelina Avenue Mesa, AZ 85210 ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBGC31p - 041519 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2 of 2 • You may sign the oath and affirmation on all of your documents when you give them to the Clerk of Superior Court, who will verify your signature. • The Clerk of Superior Court keeps the original document. • FEE: There is a fee for filing this Objection with the court. Cash, Visa/ MasterCard debit or credit cards, and money order made payable to the “Clerk of Superior Court” are acceptable forms of payment. Step 4: Schedule the court hearing. A. If filing in downtown Phoenix at 201 West Jefferson, after filing, walk to East Court Building, 3 rd Floor of 101 W. Jefferson, Probate Administration Customer Service Window to ask to schedule a hearing. Or, B. If filing at a court location where there is no Calendar Clerk available, • Wait until 2 or 3 days after filing (so Clerk can see information in the data system) • Call 602-506-5510 and tell the Clerk you need to schedule a hearing. • Provide your case number to the Clerk. • The Clerk will tell you the date, time, and location of the hearing as well as the name of the Judicial Officer assigned to conduct the hearing. • Please write down the date, time, and location of the hearing! Do not lose it......Or.... C. If filing at a court location where there is no Calendar Clerk, and you do not want to wait 3 to 5 days: • Bring your documents to the downtown Phoenix Probate Administration (East Court Building, 101 West Jefferson, 3 rd Floor) Customer Service Counter in person to schedule the hearing. • Present one Clerk-stamped conformed copy of the documents to Probate Administration: Step 5: Mail or hand deliver all copies you made for the people listed above and in the Objection document. Step 6: Attend the hearing. Come to the hearing prepared to tell the Judge: • Your reasons why you disagree with the Petition, and • Answers to any questions the Judge may ask you. The Judge decides whether to allow you to testify. The Judge will make this decision based upon your relationship with the Ward, the nature of your objections, time available and other factors. 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 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN ____________ COUNTY In the Matter of: (check one or both) Case Number: PB Guardianship Conservatorship of: OBJECTION TO PETITION ( check one box) Guardian and Conservator an Adult a Minor Guardian Conservator The following statements are made under oath. I want to tell the Court the following in response to what is written in the Petition: 1.NAME OF DOCUMENT. The Petition I object to is called: 2.HEARING DATE. The date and time of the Petition hearing, and the name of the Judge assigned to this matter is Date of Hearing on Petition: Time of Hearing: Name of Judge: 3.RELATIONSHIP. My relationship to the person who has/will have the Guardian and/or Conservator is: 4.REASONS WHY I OBJECT: What I want to say about the statements made in the Petition and what I want the court to do: (use additional sheets of paper, if needed:) FOR CLERK’S USE ONLY ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBGC31f - 050115 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 1 of 2 Case No. 5.MAILING. I promise that I mailed a copy of this Objection (after it was filled out by me) to the following i ndividuals at the following addresses: the Petitioner or his/her attorney, the person who has or will have a G uardian and/or Conservator, and everyone to whom Petitioner gave a copy of the Notice of Hearing. Name: Address: Name: Address: Name: Address: Name: Address: Name: Address: UNDER OATH OR AFFIRMATION I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the contents of this document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date Signature Printed Name STATE OF COUNTY OF Subscribed and sworn to or affirmed before me this: (Date) By . (Notary seal) Deputy Clerk or Notary Public ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBGC31f - 050115 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2 of 2