Procedures: What To Do After The Court Hearing Appointing Guardian Or An Adult Or 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: What To Do After The Court Hearing Appointing Guardian Or An Adult Or 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: What To Do After The Court Hearing Appointing Guardian Or An Adult Or 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 pbg90pz - Procedures: What To Do After The Court Hearing Appointing Guardian Or An Adult Or 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 pbg90pz, 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 pbg90pz 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 pbg90pz 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: What To Do After The Court Hearing Appointing Guardian Or An Adult Or 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 pbg90pz 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 pbg90pz, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Procedures: What To Do After The Court Hearing Appointing Guardian Or An Adult Or 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 pbg90pz - Procedures: What To Do After The Court Hearing Appointing Guardian Or An Adult Or 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: What To Do After The Court Hearing Appointing Guardian Or An Adult Or 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 pbg90pz - Procedures: What To Do After The Court Hearing Appointing Guardian Or An Adult Or Minor. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

SELF-SERVICE CENTER PROCEDURES: WHAT TO DO AFTER THE COURT HEARING APPOINTING GUARDIAN OF AN ADULT OR MINOR* (*Case Numbers beginning “PB” only) STEP 1 What to do after the hearing is over: A. GO TO THE CLERK, PROBATE REGISTRAR. If the Judge/Commissioner grants the PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN, you will need to take the originals of the following: • THE ORDER OF APPOINTMENT, • THE LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT, AND • THE ACCEPTANCE OF LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT. When you take the documents listed above, the clerk will: • Review the ORDER OF APPOINTMENT, • Complete the LETTERS, • Have you sign the ACCEPTANCE, AND • File the originals. Note: You should ask the Clerk to certify a copy of the LETTERS to prove that you have the appointment and authority from the court. There is a certification fee plus a copy fee per page to do this. Cash, AMEX/VISA/MasterCard debit or credit cards, money order, or check made payable to the “Clerk of Superior Court, Probate Registrar” are acceptable forms of payment. Go online or to the Self-Service Center for a list of current fees. B. BOND: If the Judge/Commissioner did not waive the bond and ordered that you post a bond for a certain amount, call bonding company, purchase the bond, and file the original bond with the court. DO THIS IMMEDIATELY after the order is signed, because no LETTERS will be issued without the bond. C. LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT. Keep a certified copy of the LETTERS to show anyone who needs to know that you have authority from the court to act as conservator, and what that authority is. D. ORDER OF APPOINTMENT. Keep a copy of this to remember what the Judge/Commissioner ordered you to do in this case. E. ORDER TO GUARDIANS. Keep a copy of this Order and read it often. This ORDER contains the general instructions about what you are required to do as guardian. Be sure you know your obligations, and what you are required to do under the law. ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBG90p 060509 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Use only most current version Page 1 of 3 STEP 2 What else to do after the court hearing: A. ANNUAL REPORT OF GUARDIAN The Annual Report of Guardian is defined as a “confidential document”. B. WHEN TO FILE THE ANNUAL REPORT OF GUARDIAN: 1. The first Annual Report of Guardian* must cover the time period from the date the first LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT (temporary or permanent) were signed by the Clerk through the last day of the NINTH (9 th ) month after. The Report and must be filed on or before the anniversary of the date of the LETTERS. 2. For each year AFTER the first, the Annual Report for each year after the first should cover the next 12 months after the previous report period, and must be filed on or before the anniversary of the date of the LETTERS. Note: When you want to be discharged (released from duty) as guardian, you must file a Petition for Discharge (and/or Termination). These forms are available at the Self-Service Center in the packet called “Guardianship and/or Conservatorship: Discharge and/or Terminate”. C. FEE STATEMENT: If you are charging a fee or claiming reimbursement for expenses, you must fill out the FEE STATEMENT and file it with the court. Follow “Special Handling Instructions for Confidential Documents” (next page). WARNING  Documents defined as “confidential” require special handling.  Follow “Special Handling Instructions for Confidential Documents” (next page).  ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBG90p 060509 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Use only most current version Page 2 of 3 IMPORTANT! SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS* for CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS DEFINED OR DESIGNATED AS “CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS” SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CLERK IN SEPARATE, UN-SEALED (9”x12”) ENVELOPES.* The following are documents are defined as “Confidential”: • Probate Information form • Medical Reports and Records • Inventories and Appraisements • Accountings • Credit Reports • Any other document ordered by the court to be “confidential”. A separate envelope is required for each confidential document and the following information must appear on the outside of each envelope: 1. Case Name and Number (“In the Matter of xxxxx” and “PB 2009xxxxxx”), 2. Name of the document (“Annual Accounting”, “Annual Report”, “Medical Records”. etc,) 3. Name of the party filing the document, and 4. the words “Confidential Document” “CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION” in Non-CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS NOT LABELED AND SUBMITTED AS “CONFIDENTIAL” SHOULD NOT CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION,* such as: • the Social Security Number of a living person, and/or • any financial account numbers, including those for credit card, bank and brokerage accounts, insurance policy and annuity contract numbers, etc. as well, unless only the last 4 digits are displayed. The Court may order (or you may file a motion to request that the Court order) that: 1. a document containing confidential information be filed as “a confidential document”, or 2. confidential information contained in a non-confidential document be redacted (covered up or hidden). * as required by the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure (Rule 7) ©Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County PBG90p 060509 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Use only most current version Page 3 of 3