Arizona § 14-3973 - Small estates; summary administrative procedure
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-3973 — Small estates; summary administrative procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-3973. Small estates; summary administrative procedure
If it appears from the inventory and appraisal that the value of the entire estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed allowance in lieu of homestead, exempt property, family allowance, costs and expenses of administration, reasonable funeral expenses, and reasonable and necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent, the personal representative, without giving notice to creditors, may immediately disburse and distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto and file a closing statement as provided in section 14-3974.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 14-3973
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-3973 cover?
Section 14-3973 ("Small estates; summary administrative procedure") 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 § 14-3973?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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