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When a minor reaches the age of majority, the conservatorship must be terminated. The minor's funds will be released to the minor, the conservator discharged, and the file closed. For procedural guide, refer to: Petition to Terminate Conservatorship and Release Funds

When a Conservator wishes to use a minor's assets which are court-controlled, a petition for withdrawal of funds and a court order is necessary. For procedural guide, refer to: Petition for Withdrawal of Funds from a Minor's Restricted Account

Notice must be given to both parents of the minor, the minor's guardian or conservator, anyone with whom the minor has lived within the past 60 days, and the minor who is 14 or older. A copy of the notice of hearing and the petition must be mailed to these persons at least 19 days before the hearing or hand-delivered at least 14 days before the hearing. In the alternative, these persons may sign a consent to the guardianship and a waiver of the requirement of notice. Any of these persons whose whereabouts are unknown must be noticed by publication after a diligent search. Refer to: Petition for Appointment of Guardian(s) of Minor(s) for additional information.

This form is called Affidavit of Succession to Real Property and is filed with the Clerk's office. There is a fee of $146.00, and, generally, $19.50 for the certified copy of the affidavit that you will need to record. (The certified copy fee is dependent on the number of pages.) This fee is subject to change. Check with the Clerk's office to verify actual fee amounts. The clerk takes cash, Visa, or MasterCard for filing fees. For additional information, refer to: Affidavit of Succession to Real Property ARS 14-3971(E). A certified death certificate and original will (if there is one) must accompany the affidavit.

This form is called Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property and is not filed in Superior Court. It is presented to the person holding the property. If there is personal property (bank accounts, stocks, vehicles) registered in the decedent's name, the property may be collected by presenting the affidavit to the appropriate person, business or agency. For additional information, refer to: Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property ARS 14-3971(B)

This document is not filed in Superior Court, but is recorded at the recorder's office in the county where the property is located. For addditional information, refer to: Affidavit Evidencing Termination of Joint Tenancy

This document is not filed in Superior Court, but is recorded at the Recorder's office in the county where the property is located. For additional information, refer to: Affidavit Evidencing Termination of Community Property held with Right of Survivorship

Probate can be filed formally by petitioning the court and setting a hearing, or informally by applying to the Registrar. This web site lists the forms, by title and form number, that are generally required in order to file an informal probate. The forms must be purchased at the Pima County Bar Association. Refer to: Application for Informal Probate

Refer to: Definitions for a complete list of Probate Terms and Definitions.

Kenneth Lee (Div. 3)

Presiding Judge

(520) 724-8531

Danelle Liwski (Div. 6)

Judge

(520) 724-3686

Julia Connors (Div. 64/O)

Commissioner

(520) 724-4512

Lori B. Jones (Div. 57/H)

Commissioner

(520) 724-3625

Other Probate Contacts

Superior Court Probate Clerk’s Office
110 West Congress Street
1st Floor
Tucson, Arizona 85701
(520) 724-3230 

Scott Petersen
Superior Court Probate Registrar
110 West Congress Street
1st Floor
Tucson, Arizona 85701
(520) 724-3247

Lorenzo Garza
Probate Accountant
110 West Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-3230

Peter Santini
Pima County Public Fiduciary
32 North Stone Avenue
4th Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 724-5454

Elder Law Legal Assistance
(520) 790-7262

Southern Arizona Legal Aid
(520) 623-9461

Lawyers Referral
(520) 623-4625

Pima County Bar Association
(520) 623-8258
QUICK LINKS
Arizona Court Rules
Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure
Pima County Local Rules
Committee on Improving Probate Court Matters Final Report
Fee Waivers and Deferrals
Required Training – Non-Licensed Fiduciaries
Representing Yourself in Court
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