Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (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.

Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (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:

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• 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 Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (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 Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (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 Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (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 Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (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 Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (Yavapai), and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (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 Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (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.

Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (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 Procedures: When And How To File "Petition For Approval Of Accounting" (Yavapai). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

YAVAPAI COUNTY Self Service Center INFORMATION ABOUT FILING THE PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF ANNUAL (OR FINAL) ACCOUNT, PROPOSAL FOR DISTRIBUTION, AND INSTRUMENT OR DEED OF DISTRIBUTION Petition for Approval of Account: You may file a Petition to ask the Court to approve how the estate is being or was managed. You are not required to file a Petition for Approval of Annual/Final Account, but you can file this Petition if you want the Court to do a formal closing or if you have some accounting or distribution issues that you want the Court to resolve. Also, if the Estate is not closed within one (1) year after your appointment as Personal Representative, or as may be otherwise ordered by the Court, the Court may order you to file an account. To help you complete the Petition, you should read and follow the ACCOUNT GUIDELINES in the instruction packet. If you file a Petition asking the Court to approve the account, the Judge may order you to pay an accounting fee. HOW TO FILE THE PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF ACCOUNT, if you choose to file this document. Remember, you do not have to file the Petition for Approval of Account unless you want to see the judge regarding some accounting issues OR if a distributee objects to your proposed distribution (see Packet 94(b)). STEP 1 COMPLETE THE PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF ACCOUNT AND ORDER APPROVING ACCOUNT: Complete the Petition for Approval and the Form for Submission of the Annual/Final Account. The Form for Submission of Annual/Final Account should be ATTACHED to the Petition for Approval. Complete the Order Approving Account. STEP 2 COPIES: Make one (1) copy of the Petition for Approval for your records. (After you have filed the Petition, you can make copies of your court-conformed copy to send to each of the interested parties.) Make enough copies of the Order Approving Account for distribution to counsel and other parties to the case. STEP 3 FILE THE DOCUMENT WITH THE COURT: File the original Petition for Approval with the Probate Clerk of Court. Also, submit the original Order Approving Account AND a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope so the Clerk’s Office can send a copy of the Order Approving Account after it is signed by the Judge. Bring the extra copy of the Petition for Approval of Account and the Form for Submission of Annual/Final Account for the Clerk to conform (date- stamp). The Clerk of the Court will keep the originals for the Court file and return a set of copies to you. (You should make copies of your court-conformed copy to send to the other interested parties.) Also bring the copies of the Order for Approving Account. Superior Court of Arizona in Yavapai County Page 1 of 2 PBIP104i October 2012 If you cannot or do not want to file the original documents in person, you may mail them to the Probate Clerk at the same location where your case is pending. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so the Clerk can return your conformed copies to you. Your hearing will be set by the Division assigned to your case and a notice will be sent to you in the mail informing you of the hearing date, time, and place. STEP 4 GIVE NOTICE OF THE “NON-APPEARANCE” HEARING TO EVERYONE ENTITLED TO NOTICE: After you receive the information about the date, time, and place of the “non-appearance” hearing, you must give notice to all interested persons. Complete the NOTICE OF THE HEARING, and send copies to all interested persons. Be sure that you do this at least 14 days before the hearing. You do not need to give formal notice by personal service, but you do need to mail or deliver the Notice of Non-Appearance Hearing or Notice of Hearing to the other interested parties. First-class, postage-prepaid mail is sufficient. Certified or Registered mail is an extra step you can take to prove that the person you want to have notice did get the Notice. STEP 5 COMPLETE AND FILE THE OTHER COURT PAPERS: Complete the PROOF OF NOTICE, stating how and when you gave notice to interested persons. Make one extra copy of each of the following documents. File the originals with the Probate Clerk of Court and get the conformed copy back from the Clerk. • Notice of Hearing File original Get back 1 stamped copy • Proof of Notice File original Get back 1 stamped copy • Waiver of Notice File original Get back 1 stamped copy (if signed by interested parties) You do not need to come to the “non-appearance” hearing. The purpose of a “non- appearance” hearing is to give persons who object to the paperwork the opportunity to let the judge know they have an objection. So, if someone shows up at the scheduled “non- appearance” hearing, the Court will reset the hearing for a new date, time and place. You will get notice of the new hearing date in the mail from the Clerk of Court. If you receive a new hearing date, you must go to the hearing. Court approval of the account is required. At or after the “non-appearance” hearing date, the Judge will decide whether to approve the Petition for Approval or ask you to give additional information. If the Petition for Approval is not approved, be sure to follow the instructions on the Court order you receive from the Judge. Superior Court of Arizona in Yavapai County Page 2 of 2 PBIP104i October 2012