How much does probate cost in Arizona?
Arizona has no statutory percentage fee — attorneys bill hourly. Informal probate avoids most court hearings, and small estates can skip probate with an affidavit.
- No statutory percentage fee — Arizona attorneys typically bill $250–$400/hour.
- Informal probate is handled by a registrar rather than a judge for uncontested estates, which keeps court costs low.
- Filing fees to open a probate generally run a few hundred dollars, varying by county.
- Kindred's flat administrative fee takes the 100+ hours of paperwork off your plate without lawyer hourly rates for the administrative work.
Estimate your Arizona costs
≈ 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.
Common questions
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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