Arizona § 14-3802 - Statute of limitations
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-3802 — Statute of limitations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-3802. Statute of limitations
Unless an estate is insolvent the personal representative, with the consent of all successors whose interests would be affected, may waive any defense of limitations available to the estate. If the defense is not waived, no claim which was barred by any statute of limitations at the time of the decedent's death shall be allowed or paid. The running of any statute of limitations measured from some other event than death and advertisement for claims against a decedent is suspended during the four months following the decedent's death but resumes thereafter as to claims not barred pursuant to the sections which follow. For purposes of any statute of limitations, the proper presentation of a claim under section 14-3804 is equivalent to commencement of a proceeding on the claim.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 14-3802
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-3802 cover?
Section 14-3802 ("Statute of limitations") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 14-3802?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-3802" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 14-3802 apply to my situation?
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