Who May Initiate an Arizona Informal Probate?

Any of the following may initiate an informal probate:

1. The surviving spouse of the decedent.
2. An adult child, a parent, a brother or a sister of the decedent.
3. A person who is an heir of the decedent.
4. A person nominated as a personal representative by a probated Will or the Will for which probate is asked or pursuant to a power conferred by the Will.
5. If the decedent was a nonresident of Arizona, any person who is qualified under paragraphs 1 – 4 above or a personal representative appointed in the decedent’s state of domicile or the nominee of the personal representative.
6. If the decedent was a veteran, the department of veterans’ services.
7. Any creditor of the decedent after 45 days after the death.
8. The public fiduciary if no person is qualified and willing to serve as personal representative under 1 – 7 above.