About Mark Battaglia
Mark Battaglia is an estate planning attorney at Battaglia & Roberts PC serving Benson, 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 Arizona
Common questions about Estate Planning in Arizona
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What is a healthcare power of attorney in Arizona?
Governed by ARS § 36-3221, a healthcare power of attorney names an agent to make medical decisions for you if you cannot communicate. Combined with a living will (advance directive under § 36-3261) specifying end-of-life treatment preferences, the two documents answer the questions hospitals will ask: who decides, and what do they decide. Arizona offers free statutory forms on the Attorney General's website.
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.
Does Arizona have an estate or inheritance tax?
No. Arizona repealed its state estate tax in 2005 and has never had an inheritance tax. The federal estate tax applies only to estates exceeding the federal exemption (approximately $13.99 million per individual in 2025). For the vast majority of Arizonans, federal estate tax is not a concern.
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Battaglia & Roberts PC
PO BOX 2315
Benson, AZ 85602
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