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Estate Settlement

Settling an estate involves navigating probate, executor responsibilities, and asset distribution. Discover the steps to efficiently administer an estate, handle debts, and comply with state-specific probate laws.

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WATCH: 5 Things You Should Know as a First-Time Estate Executor

Free on-demand workshop teaches you about your role as an estate executor, what probate is all about, & where you can turn to for help with the estate settlement process.

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What’s the Difference between an Executor versus having Power of Attorney?

There are a few key differences in these legal roles, the main being that power of attorney is granted and carried out while someone is still alive.

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What Happens to a Person's Bank Account When They Die Without a Will?

Unfortunately, your loved ones have no say in the matter, and your wishes for how you’d like to see your belongings distributed won’t be taken into account.

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How to Deposit an Estate Check

Regardless of whether you’re an estate executor or a beneficiary, the settlement of an estate will naturally lead to the transfer of funds from one hand to another.

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Does an estate need to be probated in Arizona?

In Arizona, an estate goes through probate court if someone dies and leaves behind assets that don't transfer automatically to their heirs.

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First Steps To Probating A Will In Arizona

The sooner the estate executor begins the probate process, the faster the settlement will come.

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How much does probate cost in Arizona in 2025?

There are several things you can do to reduce the cost of probate in Arizona.

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How to Avoid Probate in Arizona

There are many reasons why you might want to avoid the probate process: