Ana Perez-Arrieta
Bogutz & Gordon PC
Board-Certified Specialist: Estate & Trust Law
Tucson, Arizona • Serving Pima County
About Ana Perez-Arrieta
Ana Perez-Arrieta is an estate planning attorney at Bogutz & Gordon PC serving Tucson, Arizona. Arizona estate planning is governed by Title 14 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which includes the Probate Code and the Arizona Trust Code, addressing wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, beneficiary deeds under ARS § 33-405 (an Arizona-specific tool), and the small-estate procedures under § 14-3971. See contact information below.
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Education
- Law School: U of Notre Dame
Common questions about Estate Planning in Arizona
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How long does probate take in Arizona?
An informal probate of an uncontested estate typically closes within 6-12 months. Formal probate runs 1-2 years. Supervised probate or contested matters can extend 2 or more years. The mandatory creditor-claim period of 4 months from publication of notice (ARS § 14-3801) sets a floor on how quickly any probate can close.
How does Arizona's small estate affidavit work?
Under ARS § 14-3971, an heir may collect personal property (banks accounts, vehicles, etc.) of a decedent using a sworn affidavit instead of opening a probate, provided the value falls below statutory thresholds and a 30-day waiting period after death has passed. A separate provision allows transfer of small real property holdings via affidavit after a longer waiting period. This procedure resolves many smaller Arizona estates without ever filing a probate.
What happens if I die without a will in Arizona?
Your assets pass under Arizona's intestate succession statutes (ARS § 14-2102 and following). For a married decedent, the surviving spouse inherits all community property and all separate property if there are no children outside the current marriage. If there are children from prior relationships, the surviving spouse takes one-half of separate property and the children take the rest. Intestate distribution is rarely what people would have chosen.
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Bogutz & Gordon PC
3503 N Campbell Ave Ste 101
Tucson, AZ 85719
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