Procedures: How To Request Appointment Of Permanent Conservator For A Minor

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.

Procedures: How To Request Appointment Of Permanent Conservator For A Minor 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 Procedures: How To Request Appointment Of Permanent Conservator For A Minor:

• 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 pbcm10pz - Procedures: How To Request Appointment Of Permanent Conservator For A Minor 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 pbcm10pz, 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 pbcm10pz 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 pbcm10pz 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 Procedures: How To Request Appointment Of Permanent Conservator For A Minor 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 pbcm10pz 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 pbcm10pz, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Procedures: How To Request Appointment Of Permanent Conservator For A Minor 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 pbcm10pz - Procedures: How To Request Appointment Of Permanent Conservator For A Minor 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.

Procedures: How To Request Appointment Of Permanent Conservator For A Minor 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 pbcm10pz - Procedures: How To Request Appointment Of Permanent Conservator For A Minor. 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 PBCM10p – 041519 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 1 of 3 Law Library Resource Center Procedures: How to Request Appointment of Permanent Conservator for a Minor 1. A. Make Copies. How Many? Probate Information Cover Sheet (pb10f) – none. You only need the original. Petition for Permanent Conservator (pbcm11f) Affidavit of Person to be Appointed (pbgc13f) Consent of Parent (if applicable) (pbgcm13f) Consent of (other) Parent (if applicable) (pbgcm13f) At least 2 copies: 1 copy for the Judicial Officer, 1 copy for your records, Plus 1 copy for each additional person or agency to receive notice (Set 4 (or more), below). B. Separate Into Complete Sets As Follows: Set 1: Originals for the Clerk of Superior Court, Probate • Probate Information Cover Sheet (pb10fs) • Petition for Permanent Conservator (pbcm11fs) • Affidavit of Person to be Appointed (pbgc13fs) • Consent of Parent (if applicable) (pbgcm13fs) • Consent of (other) Parent (if applicable) Set 3: Copies for You • Petition for Permanent Conservator • Affidavit of Person to be Appointed • Consent of Parent (if applicable) • Consent of (other) Parent (if applicable) Set 2: Copies for Judicial Officer (deliver at least 5 days before the hearing) • Petition for Permanent Conservator • Affidavit of Person to be Appointed • Consent of Parent (if applicable) • Consent of (other) Parent (if applicable) Set 4 or More: Copies for Persons (or Agencies) to Receive Notice • Petition for Permanent Conservator • Affidavit of Person to be Appointed • Consent of Parent (if applicable) Consent of (other) Parent (if applicable) 2. Take the originals and all sets of copies to the Clerk of Superior Court to file at any of the following Superior Court locations in Maricopa County: 3 . Pay Your Filing Fee. • A list of current fees is available from the Law Library Resource Center and from the Clerk of Superior Court’s website. • If you cannot afford the filing fee and/or the fee for having the papers served by the Sheriff or by publication, you may request a deferral (payment plan) when you file your papers with the Clerk of Superior Court. Deferral Applications are available at no charge from the Law Library Resource Center. Downtown Phoenix: Central Court Building, 1 st Floor 201 W est 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 PBCM10p – 041519 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 2 of 3 4. Get Your Copies Back. The Clerk of Superior Court will file the originals, stamp the copies with a case number to indicate the copies conform to (be the same as) original documents filed with the court, and return the copies to you. Note your case number beginning with “PB” and use it on every paper you file with the court in this matter from now on. 5. Get A Court Hearing Date: A. If fil ing in downtown Phoenix at 201 West Jefferson, after filing walk to East Court Building, 101 West Jefferson, 3 rd Floor, to Probate Court Administration Customer Service Counter and immediately ask to schedule a hearing , or . . . B. If filing at a court location where there is no Calendar Clerk available: • Wait until 2 to 3 days after filing (so Clerk of Superior Court can see information in data system). • Call 602-506-5510 and tell the Clerk of Superior Court you need to schedule a hearing. • Provide the case number. • The Clerk of Superior Court will provide you with the date, time, and location of the hearing, as well as the name of the Judicial Officer assigned to conduct the hearing. • Please Write It Down! Don’t Lose It! or . . . C. If filing at a court location where there is no calendar clerk available and you do not want to wait the 3-5 days: • Bring your documents to the downtown Phoenix Probate Court Administration offices in-person to schedule the hearing. • Present one clerk-stamped (conformed) copy of the following documents to Probate Court Administration:  Petition For Appointment Of Conservator for a Minor (PBCM11F),  Affidavit Of Person To Be Appointed (PBGC13F), Probate Court Administration will then provide you with a printout with information on when and where the hearing is, as well as the name of the assigned Judicial Officer. This Is Important Information: Don’t Lose It! Note The Following: o The hearing will be scheduled for some 4-6 weeks from the date you submit your request, whether submitted by phone or in-person. o You may file at any of the Clerk of Superior Court locations listed above; the hearing may, however be scheduled at a different court facility. ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBCM10p – 041519 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Page 3 of 3 Notice: Conservatorship grants authority to manage and protect the incapacitated person’s income and/or assets; it does not include authority to place the ward in a hospital or other facility for treatment of mental or behavioral health issues. If such authority is needed, see the Law Library Resource Center packets concerning appointment of a guardian, or of a guardian and conservator for a minor. Note that court authorization for inpatient mental or behavioral health treatment requires recommendation by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. A.R.S. § 14- 5312.01(B) 6. Notice of Hearing (form PBGC18f). Fill out the Notice of Hearing form with the information about the time and place of the hearing that you obtained in Step 5 above. 7. Prepare To Serve Notice. A. To “serve notice” means to deliver notice as required or permitted by law to everyone who is legally entitled to know about the court case and what you have asked the Court to order concerning the person to be protected. B. You do not have to serve notice on persons who have signed a notarized waiver of notice on either the Consent of Parent, or the separate Waiver of Notice (PBGC19f) forms included in this packet, unless they later file a request to reverse that waiver. C. Read “Information on Legal Notice for Guardianships and Conservatorships” (PBGC20h) in this packet, and D. See Law Library Resource Center Packet #2, “Service and Notice of Court Hearing” for more detailed information and instructions on serving notice as well as the court forms you will need to file with the court to show who you gave notice to, and how. Important: All Conservators must complete court-approved training before permanent appointment becomes effective! See the “Notice Regarding Training Requirements”.