When a Property Needs More Than Just a Sale

Use this when you want a clear, official starting point to understand what probate is, what the court does, and where probate fits with guardianship and conservatorship.

Use this when you want to see the actual Arizona law that governs probate, trusts, estates, and protective proceedings in an easy-to-read format.

Use this when you prefer an easy-to-browse version of Arizona Title 14 with chapter structure and basic annotations instead of the official legislature site.

Use this when you want a plain-English explanation of Arizona probate types and when probate can be avoided, written for everyday readers.

Use this when you are or may be the Personal Representative and want a simple step-by-step explanation of what actually happens from filing, to notices, to paying bills, to final distributions.

Use this when you want statewide probate forms and instructions that most Arizona courts will accept, and you are comfortable reading and filling out official court packets.

Use this when you need to locate the correct forms for probate, guardianship, conservatorship, or small estates in your Arizona county, including Pima and other Southern Arizona counties.

Use this when you need guardianship or conservatorship forms and information for a family member who cannot care for themselves or their property.

Use this when the estate is in Maricopa County and you need to understand how that specific court handles probate, guardianship, and conservatorship cases.

Use this when you need Maricopa-specific probate packets and instructions for personal representatives, guardianship, conservatorship, and related filings.

Use this when you are handling a deceased person's estate in Maricopa County and want a research guide with links to statutes, forms, and help resources.

Use this when you need practical how-to information for filing probate cases and related documents with the Maricopa County Clerk's office.

Use this when you want to look up a probate case filed in Maricopa County Superior Court to check its status or review public documents.

Use this when the estate is small (under the threshold) and you want step-by-step online instructions for using a small estate affidavit instead of full probate.

Use this when you prefer to download the complete PDF packet with forms and instructions for the small estate affidavit process in Maricopa County.

Use this when the estate is in Pima County (Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Vail area) and you need Pima-specific probate forms and instructions for local filing.

Use this when you're in Southern Arizona and need legal research help, self-help resources, or want to speak with law library staff about probate matters in Pima County.

Use this as an example of county-level probate forms and instructions, including guardianship and conservatorship, if your estate is in another Arizona county.

Use this when you want to see the actual Arizona law that governs trusts, trustees, and beneficiaries, including revocable and irrevocable trusts.

Use this when you are a trustee or future trustee and want a high-level explanation of how revocable living trusts work in Arizona and what your responsibilities are to the beneficiaries.

Use this when you prefer a FAQ-style explanation of how revocable living trusts work in Arizona and key issues to understand.

Use this when you prefer a plain-language explainer of the roles (settlor, trustee, beneficiaries) and how money and property actually move under an Arizona trust.

Use this when you have heard about "death taxes" and want to confirm that Arizona has no state estate or inheritance tax, and understand how federal rules may apply.

Use this when you inherited a house in Arizona and are trying to understand the "step-up in basis" and how much capital gains tax you might actually owe if you sell.

Use this when you are still deciding whether to keep, rent, or sell an inherited home and want a neutral overview of your options and the pros and cons of each path.

Use this when you want a walkthrough of costs, timelines, and options for selling an inherited home in Arizona, including probate vs. non-probate scenarios.

Use this when you want to verify that an assisted living facility or residential care setting is properly licensed, look up a facility's license status, view complaints, and access provider databases for Arizona health facilities.

Use this when you want a federal overview of Arizona assisted living rules, including admission standards, staffing, and regulatory framework.

Use this when you need to find home and community-based services, legal help, caregiver support, or the long-term care ombudsman in Arizona.

Use this when you want a navigation hub for healthy aging resources, Medicare assistance, legal services, and caregiver programs in Arizona.

Use this when you need to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult in Arizona.

Use this when you are a family caregiver in Arizona and want to connect with respite services, education, support groups, or the statewide caregiver helpline.

Use this when you want a resource library with informational booklets, training materials, respite information, caregiver support groups, and statewide/national links for Arizona caregivers.

Use this when you want Arizona-specific legal, financial, respite, and housing resources for family caregivers, aggregated by AARP.

Use this when you need information on powers of attorney, advance directives, long-term care planning, and managing someone else's finances.

Use this national tool to find your local Area Agency on Aging and aging services by ZIP code—works for Arizona families looking for local support.

Use this when you are comparing assisted living facilities in Arizona and want guidance on what questions to ask and what to look for.

Use this when you want a detailed guide on licensing, costs, amenities, and financial considerations for choosing assisted living in Arizona.