Arizona § 14-3816 - Final distribution to domiciliary representative
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-3816 — Final distribution to domiciliary representative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-3816. Final distribution to domiciliary representative
The estate of a nonresident decedent being administered by a personal representative appointed in this state shall, if there is a personal representative of the decedent's domicile willing to receive it, be distributed to the domiciliary personal representative for the benefit of the successors of the decedent unless any of the following apply:
1. By virtue of the decedent's will, if any, and applicable choice of law rules, the successors are identified pursuant to the local law of this state without reference to the local law of the decedent's domicile.
2. The personal representative of this state, after reasonable inquiry, is unaware of the existence or identity of a domiciliary personal representative.
3. The court orders otherwise in a proceeding for a closing order under section 14-3931 or incident to the closing of a supervised administration. In other cases, distribution of the estate of a decedent shall be made in accordance with the other articles of this chapter.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 14-3816
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-3816 cover?
Section 14-3816 ("Final distribution to domiciliary representative") 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 § 14-3816?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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