Probate in Arizona, handled for you
Arizona is one of the easier states to settle an estate in: there are no statutory percentage fees, most probates are 'informal' (little or no court time), and small estates can skip probate entirely with an affidavit. The catch is that it's still months of administration and deadlines — and a lawyer bills every hour of it. Kindred handles that administration for one flat fee.
Arizona lets you handle an uncontested probate without a lawyer. Arizona allows a personal representative to handle an informal probate without an attorney — it's designed to be streamlined. Kindred handles the administrative work; if a dispute or a formal proceeding arises, we flag it so you can bring in an attorney of your choosing.
The four things families ask first
Hourly / flat fee
Read moreAn informal Arizona probate often runs about 5 to 12 months; the mandatory creditor-claim period is the main driver, not court scheduling.
Read more$75,000 personal property / $100,000 real property (equity)
Read moreSuperior Court, Probate Division, in the county where the person lived
Weighing your options? Lawyer vs. DIY vs. done-for-you in Arizona.
What it could cost in Arizona
≈ 45 hours of admin and legal work, all billed at lawyer rates.
Kindred + your attorney
Estimated difference vs. a full-service firm
$5,500
+ about 150 hours of your own time
Full-service estimated at $250–$400/hr for ~45hours; the attorney figure is an illustrative fixed fee. Illustrative only — not a quote or legal advice. Figures vary by estate. We're not a law firm; an independent attorney always handles the legal work.
Frequently asked
Do I need a lawyer for probate in Arizona?
Often no — Arizona's informal probate is designed to be handled by the personal representative without an attorney, and small estates can skip probate with an affidavit. Kindred handles the administration for a flat fee. If a dispute or formal proceeding arises, we flag it so you can bring in an attorney of your choosing. Kindred is not a law firm.
What is the small estate limit in Arizona?
Up to $75,000 in personal property (collectible by affidavit 30 days after death) and up to $100,000 of equity in real property (by affidavit 6 months after death). Under those limits, you can usually avoid probate entirely. We'll tell you if you qualify and prepare the affidavit.
How long does probate take in Arizona?
An informal probate often runs 5 to 12 months. A personal representative can't be appointed until at least 5 days after death, and creditors get 4 months from notice to file claims. Informal probate avoids hearings for uncontested estates, so most of the time is administrative work.
Last verified June 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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