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AFFIDAVIT OF SUCCESSION
FOR TRANSFER OF REAL
PROPERTY TITLE

PINAL COUNTY
COLLECTING REAL PROPERTY FROM AN ESTATE WITHOUT GOING
TO PROBATE COURT

INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS

Provided as a Public Service
By Amanda Stanford
Clerk of the Superior Court
 AFFIDAVIT OF SUCCESSION FOR TRANSFER
OF REAL PROPERTY TITLE
This packet contains court forms about the filing of an affidavit to claim real property; whether or not there
was a will. Be sure all of the documents listed below are in this packet.

Order Title # of Pages

1 Table of Contents (this page) 1

2 Instructions: Affidavit Instead of Probate Small Estate 2

3 Probate Cover Sheet (*NO COPIES REQUIRED) 1

4 Affidavit of Succession for Transfer of Real Property Title 3

5 Consent and Waiver 2

6 Judges / Registrars Statement of Completeness 1

*NO COPIES REQUIRED. File original only.

You have permission to use these documents for any lawful purpose. These forms shall not be used to engage in the
unauthorized practice of law. The Court assumes no responsibility and accepts no liability for actions taken by users
of these documents, including reliance on their contents. The documents are under continual revision and are
current only for the day they were received. It is strongly recommended that you verify on a regular basis that you
have the most current documents.

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 AFFIDAVIT OF SUCCESSION FOR TRANSFER
OF REAL PROPERTY TITLE
AFFIDAVIT INSTEAD OF PROBATE -- SMALL ESTATE

1. WHEN CAN YOU USE AN AFFIDAVIT?

You might not have to go to probate court at all, if the estate of the person who died is small
enough. Generally, you can file an affidavit to claim personal property without going to probate
court if:

A. RIGHT TO SUBMIT AFFIDAVIT. You have legal standing or the right to submit an
affidavit to persons who have the property of the person who died, or owe money to the
person who died, if:

1. You are named in a Will to receive the property of the person who died, and you
can prove it;

2. The person who died had no will, but you are entitled to the property under law
because of one of the following:

You are the spouse of the person who died;

You are a living child of the person who died, and there is no living spouse;
You are the living parent of the person who died, and there are no living
children or spouse;
You are a living brother or sister of the person who died, and there are no
living children, spouse, or parents.

B. VALUE OF ESTATE. The value of all of the personal property in the decedents
estate, wherever located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $100,000.00,
and the assessed value of the real property in the decedents estate located in Arizona,
less liens and encumbrances against the real property as of the date of the decedents
death, does not exceed $100,000.00.

C. ENTITLEMENT TO THE PROPERTY:

PERSONAL PROPERTY: You are the claiming successor to the personal property and
are entitled to payment or delivery of the property.

REAL PROPERTY: You are entitled to the real property by reason of the allowance in
lieu of homestead ($18,000), exempt property ($7,000) or family allowance ($12,000) by
intestate succession as the sole heir or heirs, or by devise under a valid last Will of the
decedent. This means any of the following:

You are the living spouse of the person who died or there is no living spouse and
you are the living dependent child, OR
The person died without a Will and you are the sole heir, OR
The person died without a Will and the people with equal or greater right than you to
the property have all assigned their entire interests in the estate to you, which is
proven by the copy of the documents they signed to this effect that you can attach to
the affidavit for personal property, OR
The person died and left a valid Will giving the entire estate to you, OR
The person died and left a valid Will and the people with equal or greater right than
you to the property have all assigned their entire interests in the estate to you, which
are proven by the copy of the documents they signed to this effect that you can
attach to the affidavit.

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 2. WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE AFFIDAVIT: Use only black
ink. Do not fold forms, keep forms neat and clean.

A. To collect personal property, take the affidavit to the person who has the property or
owes the debt. If you are claiming title to a motor vehicle, pay the fee and the motor
vehicle division will transfer title to you.

B. To claim an interest in real property, take or mail the following documents to the
Probate Registrar at the following location:

FLORENCE: Clerk of the Superior Court

PO Box 2730
971 Jason Lopez Circle Bldg A
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-5300

Probate Cover Sheet

Original Affidavit of Succession for Transfer of Real Property. If the estate was
previously opened, write on the affidavit the old probate case number.
Original Will if one exists or a certified copy of the Will from the court of record.
Certified Death Certificate.
Judges/Registrars Statement of Completeness.
Copy of the Closing Statement if there was a probate in another county other than
Pinal County.

IMPORTANT An Affidavit of Succession to Real Property cannot be filed until 6

months after the decedent death.

FILING FEE: There is a filing fee for filing this Application as well as other charges
associated with this case. Inquire with the Clerks office regarding the filing fee amount.
Payment may be made by cash, Visa, MasterCard, debit or money order. If you cannot
pay these fees, you may request the fee(s) be deferred or waived. The Clerk of the
Superior Court has the necessary forms to ask for a deferral or waiver.

NOTE: With the Application for Deferral, you must provide proof of income (copy of your
last 2 most recent paystubs)

If the Probate Registrar determines that your affidavit is complete, the Probate Registrar
will sign the Statement of Completeness. You will need to purchase a certified copy of
the Affidavit, which you must then record the certified copy of the Affidavit with the county
recorder where the real property is located.

Please check with the Clerks office for the current fee of purchasing a Certified Copy of
the Affidavit of Succession for Transfer of Real Property. The fee is payable to the Clerk
of the Superior Court by cash, money order, Visa or MasterCard.

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 Arizona Superior Court, Pinal County
Probate Cover Sheet
CASE NUMBER PB 2 JUDGE

PETITIONER'S NAME and ADDRESS DECEDENT'S NAME

Name: Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip: Social Security Number:

DOB:(Must Provide) DOB:

PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY NAME and FEES:

ADDRESS:
PAID NOT PAID - REASON:
Name/State Bar #:
Political Subdivision/Government Agency
Deferred
Address: Waived

City/State/Zip:

Telephone:

NATURE OF ACTION
Place an "X" next to the description below which describes the nature of the case.

ESTATE & TRUST ADULT ADOPTION

Ancillary Administration Adult Adoption

Affidavit of Succession to Realty
Trust Administration
Formal Probate of Will
Informal Probate of Will
Supervised Administration
Unsupervised Administration
Other
(Specify)

To the best of my knowledge, all information is true and correct.

Signature of Person Filing Documents

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Name of Person Filing:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
ATLAS Number (if applicable)
Representing Self (No Attorney) or Represented by Attorney
If Attorney, Bar Number:

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

PINAL COUNTY

In the Matter of Estate of

CASE NUMBER:

AFFIDAVIT OF SUCCESSION FOR TRANSFER

OF REAL PROPERTY TITLE

an Adult a Minor, Deceased JUDGE / REGISTRAR:

I , being first duly sworn, do upon my oath, hereby state

as follows:

1. INFORMATION ABOUT PERSON WHO DIED

(Name of Person who Died) Died on (Date)

2. PLACE OF DEATH. (Check one box)

At the time of death, decedent was living in Pinal County in Arizona, OR
At the time of death, decedent was not living in Arizona but was living at (city and state)
, and owned real property located in Pinal County
in Arizona.

3. RELATIONSHIP. This is my relationship to the person who died (explain):

Person(s) with equal or greater right: (if none, write none)

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4. DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY. The legal description of the real property located in Pinal County
Arizona is:

5. INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY OF PERSON WHO DIED. The interest in the real property of the
person who died is (list how person who died had title to the property or other interest in the property):

6. VALUE OF ESTATE. The assessed value in the estate of the person who died of all real property
located in this state, including any debt secured by a lien on real property, less liens and encumbrances
against the real property as of the date of decedent's death, does not exceed $100,000.00.

7. SIX MONTH REQUIREMENT. Six months have elapsed since the decedent's death as shown in a
certified copy of the death certificate attached to this affidavit.

8. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE. An application or petition for appointment of a personal representative

is not pending or has not been granted in any jurisdiction or an application has been granted but the
personal representative has been discharged or more than one year has elapsed since a closing
statement has been filed and the $100,000 limit on the value of the property has not been exceeded.

9. FUNERAL EXPENSES. Funeral expenses, expenses of last illness, and all unsecured debts of the
person who died have been paid.

10. REASON WHY I AM ENTITLED TO THE PROPERTY. That the person(s) signing the affidavit is/are
entitled to the real property because (check the boxes that apply):

I am decedents spouse and I am claiming the allowance in lieu of homestead ($18,000) exempt
property ($7,000) and family allowance ($12,000). (A.R.S. 14-2401 through 14-2405)
There is no surviving spouse of the decedent and I am the living dependent or minor child of the
person who died. I am claiming the allowance in lieu of homestead ($18,000) exempt property
($7,000), and family allowance (reasonable allowance for maintenance of family during
administration of estate, generally up to one year). (A.R.S. 14-2401 through 14-2403). All
other dependent children of my parent with equal or greater right than I have to the property, who
are listed above, have all assigned their entire interests in the estate to me, which is proven by
the copy of the document they signed to this effect that I am attaching to this affidavit or they
have signed this affidavit indicating their interest in the property.
I am named in the Will dated of the person who died, the original of which
attached to this affidavit, or a certified copy of the Will which has been probated as follows (name
court and case number)
The person who died had no Will, but I am entitled to the property under law because (check one
box):
I am the spouse of the person who died;
I am a living child of the person who died, and there is no living spouse;
I am the living parent of the person who died, and there are no living children or spouse;
I am a living brother or sister of the person who died, and there are no living children,
spouse, or parents.
The person died without a Will and I am the sole heir.

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 The person died without a Will and the people with equal or greater right than I have to the
property, have all assigned their entire interests in the estate to me, which is proven by the copy
of the documents they signed to this effect that I am attaching to this affidavit or have signed this
affidavit indicating their interest in the property.
The person died and left a valid Will giving the entire estate to me.
The person died and left a valid Will and the people with equal or greater right than I have to the
property, who are listed above, have all assigned their entire interests in the estate to me, which
is proven by the copy of the documents they signed to this effect that I am attaching to this
affidavit or have signed this affidavit indicating their interest in the property.
11. OTHER PERSONS. No other person has a right to the interest of the decedent in the described property.

12. TAXES. No Federal or Arizona Estate Tax is due on the estate of the person who died.

13. TRUE STATEMENTS. All statements in this affidavit are true and material. I acknowledge that any false
statement may subject me to penalties relating to perjury.

Date Signature

State of Arizona )
)
County of )

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me this day of , 20

(Day) (Month) (Year)

by
(Name of Signer)

(Affix notary seal here) Notary Public (Notarys Signature)

Date Signature

State of Arizona )
)
County of )

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me this day of , 20

(Day) (Month) (Year)

by
(Name of Signer)

(Affix notary seal here) Notary Public (Notarys Signature)

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Date Signature

State of Arizona )
)
County of )

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me this day of , 20

(Day) (Month) (Year)

by
(Name of Signer)

(Affix notary seal here) Notary Public (Notarys Signature)

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Name of Person Filing:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
ATLAS Number (if applicable)
Representing Self (No Attorney) or Represented by Attorney
If Attorney, Bar Number:

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

PINAL COUNTY
In the Matter of Estate of

CASE NUMBER:

CONSENT WAIVER

an Adult a Minor, Deceased HONORABLE:

READ THIS FORM CAREFULLY. This form contains information that may affect your rights to the real
property listed below. If you do not understand this form or the information contained in it, contact an attorney for
legal advice.

1. RELATIONSHIP TO DESCENDENT.
I , am the of
(Name of person who died)

2. WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
I waive my rights to the property described below (use the legal description of the property located in
Pinal County):

3. CONSENT.
I consent and assign all interest in the above listed property to,
(Name of petitioner) without bond and waive notice of any
future hearing set as to said property.

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Date Signature

State of Arizona )
)
County of )

Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) before me this day of , 20

(Day) (Month) (Year)

by
(Name of Signer)

(Affix notary seal here) Notary Public (Notarys Signature)

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Name of Person Filing:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
ATLAS Number (if applicable)
Representing Self (No Attorney) or Represented by Attorney
If Attorney, Bar Number:

SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA

PINAL COUNTY
In the Matter of Estate of

CASE NUMBER:

JUDGES / REGISTRARS STATEMENT OF

COMPLETENESS

an Adult a Minor, Deceased JUDGE / REGISTRAR:

A verified Affidavit for Succession of Real Property having been filed this date, pursuant to A.R.S. 14-3971(E),
as amended, and attachments thereto are complete, all as provided by A.R.S. 14-3971(E), as amended, 1999;

THEREFORE, a certified copy of said Affidavit, as filed with this Court without attachments, shall be issued for the
purpose of having said certified copy recorded at the Office of the County Recorder of Pinal County, Arizona.

DATED this day of , 20

Judge of the Superior Court/Registrar

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