Probate · Scottsdale, AZ
Probate attorney in Scottsdale, AZ.
When you lose someone you love, court paperwork is the last thing you need. We handle Arizona probate for you, step by step, so your family can grieve and begin to heal.
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You are not alone
You don't have to face probate alone.
Losing someone brings grief, and then it brings a list of legal tasks. Suddenly there are court filings, strict deadlines, and questions about timing and what happens without a will.
We have guided many Arizona families through probate. Whether the estate is simple or hard, we handle the details so you can focus on healing.
See all estate planning servicesProbate and estate administration, explained.
People use these two terms together. Here is what each one means.
Probate
The court-supervised process after someone passes away. It confirms the will, makes sure debts and taxes are paid, and passes the rest of the property to the right heirs.
Estate administration
The wider work of settling a person's affairs. It means gathering assets, paying creditors, filing tax returns, and closing the estate the right way.
What we do
What we handle for your family.
You do not have to learn probate law overnight. We take these tasks off your plate.
Court filings
We prepare and file the petition to open probate and appoint the personal representative.
Personal representative support
We guide the executor through their legal duties, so nothing important is missed.
Inventory and valuation
We help list every asset and set a fair value for the court.
Creditor claims
We handle notices to creditors and review the claims made against the estate.
Distributions to heirs
We make sure each heir receives what the will or Arizona law directs.
Tax and final accounting
We help file required returns and the final accounting that closes the estate.
The Turquoise difference
Caring guidance that fits your budget.
Quality legal work should not be out of reach. Our model keeps wills, trusts, and probate affordable, without ever cutting the corners that matter.
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Arizona families helped
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A modern, honest structure
Arizona lets us run a licensed Alternative Business Structure. That means skilled paralegals do more of the work. Attorneys still oversee all of it, so you get real legal help at a fair price.
Bilingual, English and Spanish
Our owner and founder, Irma C. Davenport, is fluent in Spanish. Every family is served, and every document explained, in the language they know best.
Personal, one-on-one attention
You work with people who know your name and your story, not a case number. Plain answers, and real time for your questions.
Decades of Arizona experience
Our attorneys have guided families through wills, trusts, guardianships, and probate for years, with the judgment that only comes from the work itself.
The Arizona process
The Arizona probate process, step by step.
Many families feel lost in probate simply because no one told them what to expect. Here is how it usually goes.
- 01
File with the court
We file the will, if there is one, plus a petition to open probate and name a personal representative.
- 02
Appoint the representative
The court gives the personal representative legal authority to act for the estate.
- 03
Notify heirs and creditors
Arizona law requires notice to heirs and creditors. Creditors usually get four months to file a claim.
- 04
Inventory and value assets
The representative lists the estate's assets and sets a fair market value for each one.
- 05
Pay debts and taxes
Valid debts, expenses, and any taxes are paid before anything is handed out.
- 06
Distribute and close
What is left goes to the heirs. The representative files a final accounting, and the estate closes.
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Arizona probate questions, answered.
Here is what families ask us most about probate. Have a different question? Call us any time.
Call (480) 863-6303We represent the estate through the whole court process. We advise the personal representative, prepare and file documents, deal with creditors, and handle tax steps. If heirs disagree, we help resolve it.
Most simple cases close in six to nine months. Estates with businesses, disputes, or tax issues can take a year or more. Careful work helps you avoid delays from missed deadlines.
Probate may be skipped when assets sit in a living trust, are jointly owned, or name a beneficiary. Arizona also has a simple process for small estates. We can tell you quickly which applies.
In Arizona the terms mean the same thing. A personal representative is appointed by the court to manage the estate. If a will names that person, they are often called the executor.
You can, but probate has strict deadlines and detailed paperwork. Small mistakes can cost time and money. Most families find that a probate attorney saves stress and protects the estate.
A will contest claims the will is not valid. It often comes down to pressure or an unsound mind. These cases go to court, so an attorney protects the estate and works to settle it.
Yes. Our owner and founder, Irma C. Davenport, is fluent in Spanish. We guide Spanish-speaking families through probate in the language they prefer.
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Talk to a probate attorney today.
Book a free consultation and we will walk you through your next steps in Arizona probate. No pressure, no jargon, and no obligation.
- Phone, video, or in our Scottsdale office
- Free and with no obligation
- Available in English and Spanish
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(480) 863-6303