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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3913 - Distributions to trustee

14-3913.
Distributions to trustee
A. Before distributing to a trustee,  the personal representative may require that the trustee inform the beneficiaries as provided in section 14-10813,  subsection B,  paragraph 3,  and if the state in which it is to be administered provides for registration,  that the trust be registered.
B. If the trust instrument does not excuse the trustee from giving bond,  the personal representative may petition the appropriate court to require that the trustee post bond if the personal representative apprehends that distribution might jeopardize the interests of persons who are not able to protect themselves,  and the personal representative may withhold distribution until the court has acted.
C. An inference of negligence on the part of the personal representative shall not be drawn from the personal representative's failure to exercise the authority conferred by subsections A and B of this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3914 - Disposition of unclaimed assets

14-3914.
Disposition of unclaimed assets
A. If an heir,  devisee or claimant cannot be found,  the personal representative shall distribute the share of the missing person to his conservator,  if any,  otherwise in cash to the department of revenue for deposit,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the permanent school fund.
B. If a person later appears and claims as the missing person,  he shall proceed in the same manner as an heir,  devisee or legatee claiming escheated property under sections 12-886 and 12-887.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3916 - Community property

14-3916.
Community property
In making a division or distribution of community property held in the decedent's estate,  the personal representative may consider community property held outside the estate so that the division of community property held in the estate and outside the estate is based on equal value but is not necessarily proportionate.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3931 - Formal proceedings terminating administration; testate or intestate; order of general protection

14-3931.
Formal proceedings terminating administration;  testate or intestate;  order of general protection
A. A personal representative or any interested person may petition for an order of complete settlement of the estate. The personal representative may petition at any time,  and any other interested person may petition after one year from the appointment of the original personal representative except that no petition under this section may be entertained until the time for presenting claims which arose prior to the death of the decedent has expired. The petition may request the court to determine testacy,  if not previously determined,  to consider the final account or compel or approve an accounting and distribution,  to construe any will or determine heirs and adjudicate the final settlement and distribution of the estate. Notice must be given to all interested persons,  and a copy of the final account must also be sent to the distributees whose interests are affected thereby. After hearing the court may enter an order or orders,  on appropriate conditions,  determining the persons entitled to distribution of the estate,  and,  as circumstances require,  approving settlement and directing,  approving or decreeing distribution of the estate and discharging the personal representative from further claim or demand of any interested person.
B. If one or more heirs or devisees were omitted as parties in,  or were not given notice of,  a previous formal testacy proceeding,  the court,  on proper petition for an order of complete settlement of the estate under this section,  and after notice to the omitted or unnotified persons and other interested parties determined to be interested on the assumption that the previous order concerning testacy is conclusive as to those given notice of the earlier proceeding,  may determine testacy as it affects the omitted persons and confirm or alter the previous order of testacy as it affects all interested persons as appropriate in the light of the new proofs. In the absence of objection by an omitted or unnotified person,  evidence received in the original testacy proceeding shall constitute prima facie proof of due execution of any will previously admitted to probate,  or of the fact that the decedent left no valid will if the prior proceedings determined this fact.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3932 - Formal proceedings terminating testate administration; order construing will without adjudicating testacy

14-3932.
Formal proceedings terminating testate administration;  order construing will without adjudicating testacy
A personal representative administering an estate under an informally probated will or any devisee under an informally probated will may petition for an order of settlement of the estate which will not adjudicate the testacy status of the decedent. The personal representative may petition at any time,  and a devisee may petition after one year from the appointment of the original personal representative,  except that no petition under this section may be entertained until the time for presenting claims which arose prior to the death of the decedent has expired. The petition may request the court to consider the final account or compel or approve an accounting and distribution,  to construe the will and adjudicate final settlement and distribution of the estate. After notice to all devisees and the personal representative and hearing,  the court may enter an order or orders,  on appropriate conditions,  determining the persons entitled to distribution of the estate under the will,  and,  as circumstances require,  approving settlement and directing,  approving or decreeing distribution of the estate and discharging the personal representative from further claim or demand of any devisee who is a party to the proceeding and those he represents. If it appears that a part of the estate is intestate,  the proceedings shall be dismissed or amendments made to meet the provisions of section 14-3931.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3933 - Closing estates; statement of personal representative

14-3933.
Closing estates;  statement of personal representative
A. Unless prohibited by order of the court and except for estates being administered in supervised administration proceedings,  a personal representative may close an estate by filing with the court no earlier than four months after the date of original appointment of a general personal representative for the estate a verified statement stating that the personal representative,  or a previous personal representative has:
1. Determined that the time limit for presentation of creditors' claims has expired.
2. Fully administered the estate of the decedent by making payment,  settlement or other disposition of all claims that were presented,  expenses of administration and estate,  inheritance and other death taxes,  except as specified in the statement,  and that the assets of the estate have been distributed to the persons entitled. If any claims remain undischarged,  the statement shall state whether the personal representative has distributed the estate subject to possible liability with the agreement of the distributees or it shall state in detail other arrangements that have been made to accommodate outstanding liabilities.
3. Sent a copy of the statement to all distributees of the estate and to all creditors or other claimants of whom the personal representative is aware whose claims are neither paid nor barred and has furnished a full account in writing of the personal representative's administration to the distributees whose interests are affected thereby.
B. If no proceedings involving the personal representative are pending in the court one year after the closing statement is filed,  the appointment of the personal representative terminates.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3934 - Liability of distributees to claimants

14-3934.
Liability of distributees to claimants
After assets of an estate have been distributed and subject to section 14-3936,  an undischarged claim not barred may be prosecuted in a proceeding against one or more distributees. No distributee shall be liable to claimants for amounts received as exempt property,  allowance in lieu of homestead or family allowance,  or for amounts in excess of the value of his distribution as of the time of distribution. As between distributees,  each shall bear the cost of satisfaction of unbarred claims as if the claim had been satisfied in the course of administration. Any distributee who shall have failed to notify other distributees of the demand made upon him by the claimant in sufficient time to permit them to join in any proceeding in which the claim was asserted against him loses his right of contribution against other distributees.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3935 - Limitations on proceedings against personal representative

14-3935.
Limitations on proceedings against personal representative
Unless previously barred by adjudication and except as provided in the closing statement,  the rights of successors and of creditors whose claims against the personal representative for breach of fiduciary duty have not otherwise been barred are barred unless a proceeding to assert the same is commenced within six months after the filing of the closing statement. The rights thus barred do not include rights to recover from a personal representative for fraud,  misrepresentation or inadequate disclosure related to the settlement of the decedent's estate.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3936 - Limitations on actions and proceedings against distributees

14-3936.
Limitations on actions and proceedings against distributees
A. Unless previously adjudicated in a formal testacy proceeding or in a proceeding settling the accounts of a personal representative or otherwise barred,  the claim of a claimant,  other than a creditor of the decedent,  to recover from a distributee who is liable to pay the claim,  and the right of an heir or devisee or of a successor personal representative acting in an heir's or devisee's behalf,  to recover property improperly distributed or its value from any distributee is forever barred at the later of three years after the decedent's death or one year after the time of distribution.
B. All claims of the decedent's creditors against distributees are barred after the limitations period for the presentation of claims of the decedent's creditors pursuant to section 14-3803.
C. This section does not bar an action to recover property or value received as the result of fraud.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3937 - Certificate discharging liens securing fiduciary performance

14-3937.
Certificate discharging liens securing fiduciary performance
After his appointment has terminated,  the personal representative,  his sureties or any successor of either,  upon the filing of a verified application showing,  so far as is known by the applicant,  that no action concerning the estate is pending in any court,  is entitled to receive a certificate from the registrar that the personal representative appears to have fully administered the estate in question. The certificate evidences discharge of any lien on any property given to secure the obligation of the personal representative in lieu of bond or any surety,  but does not preclude action against the personal representative or the surety.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3938 - Subsequent administration

14-3938.
Subsequent administration
If other property of the estate is discovered after an estate has been settled and the personal representative has been discharged or after one year after a closing statement has been filed,  the registrar,  if the original application was or could have been brought under article 3 of this chapter,  or the court,  if the original petition was required to have been brought under article 4 or 5 of this chapter,  on the application or petition of any interested person and on notice as provided in this chapter,  may appoint the same or a successor personal representative to administer the subsequently discovered estate. If a new appointment is made,  unless the court orders otherwise,  the provisions of this title apply as appropriate,  but a claim previously barred may not be asserted in the subsequent administration.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3951 - Effect of approval of agreements involving trusts, inalienable interests, or interests of third persons

14-3951.
Effect of approval of agreements involving trusts,  inalienable interests,  or interests of third persons
A compromise of any controversy as to admission to probate of any instrument offered for formal probate as the will of a decedent,  the construction,  validity or effect of any probated will,  the rights or interests in the estate of the decedent,  of any successor,  or the administration of the estate,  if approved in a formal proceeding in the court for that purpose,  is binding on all the parties thereto including those unborn,  unascertained or who could not be located. An approved compromise is binding even though it may affect a trust or an inalienable interest. A compromise does not impair the rights of creditors or of taxing authorities who are not parties to it.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3952 - Procedure for securing court approval of compromise

14-3952.
Procedure for securing court approval of compromise
The procedure for securing court approval of a compromise is as follows:
1. The terms of the compromise shall be set forth in an agreement in writing which shall be executed by all competent persons and parents acting for any minor child having beneficial interests or having claims which will or may be affected by the compromise. Execution is not required by any person whose identity cannot be ascertained or whose whereabouts is unknown and cannot reasonably be ascertained.
2. Any interested person,  including the personal representative or a trustee,  then may submit the agreement to the court for its approval and for execution by the personal representative,  the trustee of every affected testamentary trust and other fiduciaries and representatives.
3. After notice to all interested persons or their representatives,  including the personal representative of the estate and all affected trustees of trusts,  the court,  if it finds that the contest or controversy is in good faith and that the effect of the agreement upon the interests of persons represented by fiduciaries or other representatives is just and reasonable,  shall make an order approving the agreement and directing all fiduciaries under its supervision to execute the agreement. Minor children represented only by their parents may be bound only if their parents join with other competent persons in execution of the compromise. Upon the making of the order and the execution of the agreement,  all further disposition of the estate is in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3972 - Effect of affidavit

14-3972.
Effect of affidavit
A. The person paying,  delivering,  transferring or issuing personal property or the evidence thereof pursuant to affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if he dealt with a personal representative of the decedent. He is not required to see to the application of the personal property or evidence thereof or to inquire into the truth of any statement in the affidavit. If any person to whom an affidavit is delivered refuses to pay,  deliver,  transfer or issue any personal property or evidence thereof,  it may be recovered or its payment,  delivery,  transfer or issuance compelled upon proof of their right in a proceeding brought for the purpose by or on behalf of the persons entitled thereto. Any person to whom payment,  delivery,  transfer or issuance is made is answerable and accountable therefor to any personal representative of the estate or to any other person having a superior right.
B. The motor vehicle division issuing title pursuant to affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if it dealt with a personal representative of the decedent. It is not required to see to the application of the personal property or evidence thereof or to inquire into the truth of any statement in the affidavit.
C. A purchaser of real property from or lender to the person or persons designated as successor or successors in a certified copy of an affidavit issued under section 14-3971 and recorded in the county in which the real property is located is entitled to the same protection as a person purchasing from or lending to a distributee who has received a deed of distribution from a personal representative,  as provided in section 14-3910.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3973 - Small estates; summary administrative procedure

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-3974 - Small estates; closing by sworn statement of personal representative

14-3974.
Small estates;  closing by sworn statement of personal representative
A. Unless prohibited by order of the court and except for estates being administered by supervised personal representatives,  a personal representative may close an estate administered under the summary procedures of section 14-3973 by filing with the court,  at any time after disbursement and distribution of the estate,  a verified statement stating that:
1. To the best knowledge of the personal representative,  the value of the entire estate,  less liens and encumbrances,  did not exceed allowance in lieu of homestead,  exempt property,  family allowance,  costs and expenses of administration,  reasonable funeral expenses and reasonable,  necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent.
2. The personal representative has fully administered the estate by disbursing and distributing it to the persons entitled thereto.
3. The personal representative has sent a copy of the closing statement to all distributees of the estate and to all creditors or other claimants of whom he is aware whose claims are neither paid nor barred and has furnished a full account in writing of his administration to the distributees whose interests are affected.
B. If no actions or proceedings involving the personal representative are pending in the court one year after the closing statement is filed,  the appointment of the personal representative terminates.
C. A closing statement filed under this section has the same effect as one filed under section 14-3933.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4101 - Definitions

14-4101.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Local administration"  means administration by a personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to appointment proceedings described in chapter 3.
2. " Local personal representative"  includes any personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to appointment proceedings described in chapter 3 and excludes foreign personal representatives who acquire the power of a local personal representative pursuant to section 14-4205.
3. " Resident creditor"  means a person domiciled in,  or doing business in this state,  who is,  or could be,  a claimant against an estate of a nonresident decedent.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4201 - Payment of debt and delivery of property to domiciliary foreign personal representative without local administration

14-4201.
Payment of debt and delivery of property to domiciliary foreign personal representative without local administration
At any time after the expiration of sixty days from the death of a nonresident decedent,  any person indebted to the estate of the nonresident decedent or having possession or control of personal property,  or of an instrument evidencing a debt,  obligation,  stock or chose in action belonging to the estate of the nonresident decedent may pay the debt,  deliver the personal property,  or the instrument evidencing the debt,  obligation,  stock or chose in action,  to the domiciliary foreign personal representative of the nonresident decedent upon being presented with proof of his appointment and an affidavit made by or on behalf of the representative stating:
1. The date of the death of the nonresident decedent.
2. That no local administration,  or application or petition therefor,  is pending in this state.
3. That the domiciliary foreign personal representative is entitled to payment or delivery.
The provisions of this section are in addition to,  and are not exclusive of,  any other provision of law permitting payment of an obligation or delivery of property to a domiciliary foreign personal representative.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4202 - Payment or delivery discharges

14-4202.
Payment or delivery discharges
Payment or delivery made in good faith on the basis of the proof of authority and affidavit releases the debtor or person having possession of the personal property to the same extent as if payment or delivery had been made to a local personal representative.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4203 - Resident creditor notice

14-4203.
Resident creditor notice
Payment or delivery under section 14-4201 may not be made if a resident creditor of the nonresident decedent has notified the debtor of the nonresident decedent or the person having possession of the personal property belonging to the nonresident decedent that the debt should not be paid nor the property delivered to the domiciliary foreign personal representative.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4204 - Proof of authority and bond

14-4204.
Proof of authority and bond
If local administration,  application or petition is not pending in this state,  a domiciliary foreign personal representative may file with a court in this state in a county in which property belonging to the decedent is located certified copies of the appointment and of any official bond that has been given.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4205 - Powers

14-4205.
Powers
A domiciliary foreign personal representative who has complied with section 14-4204 may exercise as to assets in this state all powers of a local personal representative and may maintain actions and proceedings in this state subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties generally.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4206 - Power of representatives in transition

14-4206.
Power of representatives in transition
The power of a domiciliary foreign personal representative under section 14-4201 or section 14-4205 shall be exercised only if there is no administration or application therefor pending in this state. An application or petition for local administration of the estate terminates the power of the foreign personal representative to act under section 14-4205,  but the local court may allow the foreign personal representative to exercise limited powers to preserve the estate. No person who,  before receiving actual notice of a pending local administration,  has changed his position in reliance upon the powers of a foreign personal representative shall be prejudiced by reason of the application or petition for,  or grant of,  local administration. The local personal representative is subject to all duties and obligations which have accrued by virtue of the exercise of the powers by the foreign personal representative and may be substituted for him in any action or proceedings in this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4207 - Ancillary and other local administrations; provisions governing

14-4207.
Ancillary and other local administrations;  provisions governing
In respect to a nonresident decedent,  the provisions of chapter 3 of this title govern both:
1. Proceedings,  if any,  in a court of this state for probate of the will,  appointment,  removal,  supervision and discharge of the local personal representative,  and any other order concerning the estate.
2. The status,  powers,  duties and liabilities of any local personal representative and the rights of claimants,  purchasers,  distributees and others in regard to a local administration.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4301 - Jurisdiction by act of foreign personal representative

14-4301.
Jurisdiction by act of foreign personal representative
A. A foreign personal representative submits personally to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state,  in any proceeding relating to the estate,  by any of the following:
1. Filing certified copies of appointment as provided in section 14-4204.
2. Receiving payment of money or taking delivery of personal property under section 14-4201.
3. Doing any act as a personal representative in this state which would have given the state jurisdiction over him as an individual.
B. Jurisdiction established pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 2 of this section is limited to the money or value of personal property collected.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4302 - Jurisdiction by act of decedent

14-4302.
Jurisdiction by act of decedent
In addition to jurisdiction conferred by section 14-4301,  a foreign personal representative is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state to the same extent that his decedent was subject to jurisdiction immediately prior to death.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4303 - Service on foreign personal representative

14-4303.
Service on foreign personal representative
A. Service of process may be made upon the foreign personal representative by registered or certified mail,  addressed to his last reasonably ascertainable address,  requesting a return receipt signed by addressee only. Notice by ordinary first class mail is sufficient if registered or certified mail service to the addressee is unavailable. Service may be made upon a foreign personal representative in the manner in which service could have been made under other laws of this state on either the foreign personal representative or his decedent immediately prior to death.
B. If service is made upon a foreign personal representative as provided in subsection A,  he shall be allowed at least thirty days within which to appear or respond.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-4401 - Effect of adjudication for or against personal representative

14-4401.
Effect of adjudication for or against personal representative
An adjudication rendered in any jurisdiction in favor of or against any personal representative of the estate is as binding on the local personal representative as if he were a party to the adjudication.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5101 - Definitions

14-5101.
Definitions
In this title,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Contact"  includes in-person contact,  written communication and all forms of electronic communications.
2. " Contact order"  means an order allowing contact between a ward and a person with a significant relationship to the ward.
3. " Incapacitated person"  means any person who is impaired by reason of mental illness,  mental deficiency,  mental disorder,  physical illness or disability,  chronic use of drugs,  chronic intoxication or other cause,  except minority,  to the extent that he lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions concerning his person. In cases of limited guardianship only,  a person is not deemed an incapacitated person for purposes of voting if the person files a petition and has a hearing and the judge determines by clear and convincing evidence that the person retains sufficient understanding to exercise the right to vote pursuant to section 14-5304.02.
4. " Inpatient psychiatric facility"  means a hospital that contains an organized psychiatric services unit or a special hospital that is licensed to provide psychiatric services.
5. " Investigator"  means a person who is appointed by the court under section 14-5308.
6. " Joint legal decision-making"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 25-401.
7. " Legal decision-making"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 25-401.
8. " Parenting time"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 25-401.
9. " Physician"  means a person licensed pursuant to title 32,  chapter 13 or 17.
10. " Protected person"  means a minor or any other person for whom a conservator has been appointed or any other protective order has been made.
11. " Protective proceeding"  means a proceeding under section 14-5401 to determine that a person cannot effectively manage or apply his estate to necessary ends,  either because he lacks the ability or is otherwise inconvenienced,  or because he is a minor,  and to secure administration of his estate by a conservator or other appropriate relief.
12. " Psychologist"  means a person licensed pursuant to title 32,  chapter 19.1.
13. " Registered nurse"  has the same meaning as prescribed in section 32-1601.
14. " Significant relationship"  means the person either is related to the ward by blood or marriage or is a close friend of the ward as established by a history of pattern and practice.
15. " Visitation"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 25-401.
16. " Ward"  means a person for whom a guardian has been appointed. " Minor ward"  means a minor for whom a guardian has been appointed solely because of minority.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5102 - Jurisdiction of subject matter; consolidation of proceedings

14-5102.
Jurisdiction of subject matter;  consolidation of proceedings
A. The court has jurisdiction over protective proceedings and guardianship proceedings.
B. When both guardianship and protective proceedings as to the same person are commenced or pending in the same court,  the proceedings may be consolidated.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5103 - Facility of payment or delivery

14-5103.
Facility of payment or delivery
A. Any person under a duty to pay or deliver money or personal property to a minor,  including monies related to the settlement of a civil claim,  may perform this duty,  in amounts not exceeding ten thousand dollars per annum,  by paying or delivering the money or property to any of the following:
1. The minor,  if the minor is married.
2. Any person having the care and custody of the minor and with whom the minor resides.
3. The guardian of the minor.
4. A financial institution incident to a deposit in a federally insured savings account in the sole name of the minor and giving notice of the deposit to the minor.
B. This section does not apply if the person making payment or delivery has actual knowledge that a conservator has been appointed or proceedings for appointment of a conservator of the estate of the minor are pending.
C. The persons,  other than the minor or any financial institution under subsection A,  paragraph 4,  receiving money or property for a minor are obligated to protect and preserve the money and property unless there are not sufficient resources available to provide for the minor's needs. In that event they shall apply funds as are necessary to the support and education of the minor but shall not pay themselves except by way of reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for goods and services necessary for the minor's support.
D. Any balance not used and any property received for the minor shall be turned over to the minor when the minor attains majority. Within three years after the minor attains majority,  the person may require an accounting.
E. Persons who pay or deliver in accordance with this section are not responsible for its proper application.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5104 - Delegation of powers by parent or guardian

14-5104.
Delegation of powers by parent or guardian
A parent or a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person,  by a properly executed power of attorney,  may delegate to another person,  for a period not exceeding six months,  any powers he may have regarding care,  custody or property of the minor child or ward,  except power to consent to marriage or adoption of the minor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5105 - Bond of guardian

14-5105.
Bond of guardian
Guardians coming into the possession or control of funds or other property of persons under disability may be required by the court to furnish a bond in an amount and under the conditions set forth for conservators in section 14-5411 and 14-5412.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5107 - Military member power of attorney; definition

14-5107.
Military member power of attorney;  definition
A. A military member who is a parent or guardian of a minor child or ward may delegate to another person,  for a period not to exceed one year,  any powers the parent or guardian have regarding care,  custody or property of the minor child or ward,  except the power to consent to marriage or adoption of the minor child or ward.
B. For the purposes of this section,  " military member"  means an active duty member of the army,  navy,  air force or marines,  or a member of the reserve or national guard engaged in the performance of official duties or functions under the authority of title 10 or 32,  United States Code.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5108 - Guardianship of foreign citizens

14-5108.
Guardianship of foreign citizens
The court may appoint a guardian of an adult foreign citizen if all of the following are true:
1. The foreign citizen is under twenty-one years of age.
2. The foreign citizen has a temporary visa issued by the United States or is a legal permanent resident.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5109 - Disclosure of compensation; determining reasonableness and necessity

14-5109.
Disclosure of compensation;  determining reasonableness and necessity
A. When a guardian,  a conservator,  an attorney or a guardian ad litem who intends to seek compensation from the estate of a ward or protected person first appears in the proceeding,  that person must give written notice of the basis of the compensation by filing a statement with the court and providing a copy of the statement to all persons entitled to notice pursuant to sections 14-5309 and 14-5405. The statement must provide a general explanation of the compensation arrangement and how the compensation will be computed.
B. If during the pendency of the action the basis for compensation changes,  the guardian,  conservator,  attorney or guardian ad litem must provide notice of the change to all persons entitled to notice pursuant to this subsection not less than thirty days before the change becomes effective.
C. Compensation paid from an estate to a guardian,  conservator,  attorney or guardian ad litem must be reasonable and necessary. To determine the reasonableness and necessity of compensation,  the court must consider the best interest of the ward or protected person. The following factors may be considered to the extent applicable:
1. Whether the services provided any benefit or attempted to advance the best interest of the ward or protected person.
2. The usual and customary fees charged in the relevant professional community for the services.
3. The size and composition of the estate.
4. The extent that the services were provided in a reasonable,  efficient and cost-effective manner.
5. Whether there was appropriate and prudent delegation to others.
6. Any other factors bearing on the reasonableness of fees.
D. The person seeking compensation has the burden of proving the reasonableness and necessity of compensation and expenses sought.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5110 - Claim deadline for compensation; definitions

14-5110.
Claim deadline for compensation;  definitions
A. In a guardianship,  conservatorship or protective proceeding,  unless a later claim deadline is established in advance by the court,  a claim for compensation by attorneys or guardians ad litem who intend to be paid by the ward or protected person's estate is waived if not submitted to the fiduciary in writing within four months after either rendering the service,  incurring the cost,  initial appointment of the fiduciary or the effective date of this section,  whichever is later. A claim is deemed submitted on delivery,  mailing or electronic transmission to the fiduciary. A subsequent appointment of a substitute fiduciary does not renew the claim period.
B. This section does not apply to an attorney seeking compensation based on a contingency fee agreement.
C. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Compensation"  includes fees,  costs and reimbursable expenses.
2. " Estate"  includes any estate established pursuant to this title except a trust unless the trust is supervised by the court and the ward or protected person is a beneficiary.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5111 - Duties of appointed attorney; contempt

14-5111.
Duties of appointed attorney;  contempt
A. No later than seven calendar days before the initial hearing on a petition for the appointment of a permanent guardian or permanent conservator,  the attorney for the alleged incapacitated person or the person allegedly in need of protection shall fulfill the following minimal duties:
1. Interview the alleged incapacitated person or person allegedly in need of protection.
2. Inform the alleged incapacitated person or person allegedly in need of protection of all the following:
(a) The right to a trial by jury pursuant to section 14-1306.
(b) The right to select an attorney of the person's choosing. If the attorney is appointed by the court,  the attorney shall explain to the alleged incapacitated person or person allegedly in need of protection that the person may hire a different attorney at the person's own expense.
(c) The right of the alleged incapacitated person or person allegedly in need of protection to appear in court and have any person the alleged incapacitated person or person allegedly in need of protection wishes to be present with the alleged incapacitated person or person allegedly in need of protection.
(d) A review of the court process,  timelines and expected future proceedings.
3. Provide the incapacitated person or person allegedly in need of protection with a copy of the supreme court promulgated order to a guardian,  order to conservator or order to guardian and conservator that the court will enter if the relief requested in the petition is granted.
B. At the initial hearing on the petition for appointment,  the attorney for the alleged incapacitated person or the person allegedly in need of protection shall attest to the court that the attorney has fulfilled the requirements prescribed in this section or shall provide an explanation as to why the attorney has been unable to comply with the requirements prescribed in this section.
C. The court may find an attorney who fails to fulfill the duties prescribed in this section in contempt of court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5201 - Status of guardian of minor; general

14-5201.
Status of guardian of minor;  general
A person becomes a guardian of a minor by acceptance of a testamentary appointment or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship status continues until terminated,  without regard to the location from time to time of the guardian and minor ward.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5202 - Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor

14-5202.
Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor
The parent of a minor may appoint by will a guardian of an unmarried minor. Subject to the right of the minor under section 14-5203,  a testamentary appointment becomes effective upon filing the guardian's acceptance in the court in which the will is probated,  if before acceptance,  both parents are dead or the surviving parent is adjudged incapacitated. If both parents are dead,  an effective appointment by the parent who died later has priority. This state recognizes a testamentary appointment effected by filing the guardian's acceptance under a will probated in another state which is the testator's domicile. Upon acceptance of appointment,  written notice of acceptance must be given by the guardian to the minor and also to either the person having his care or his nearest adult relation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5203 - Objection by minor of fourteen or older to testamentary appointment

14-5203.
Objection by minor of fourteen or older to testamentary appointment
A minor of fourteen or more years may prevent an appointment of his testamentary guardian from becoming effective,  or may cause a previously accepted appointment to terminate,  by filing with the court in which the will is probated a written objection to the appointment before it is accepted or within thirty days after notice of its acceptance. An objection may be withdrawn. An objection does not preclude appointment by the court in a proper proceeding of the testamentary nominee or any other suitable person.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5204 - Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment

14-5204.
Court appointment of guardian of minor;  conditions for appointment
The court may appoint a guardian for an unmarried minor if all parental rights of custody have been terminated or suspended by circumstances or prior court order. A guardian appointed by will as provided in section 14-5202 whose appointment has not been prevented or nullified under section 14-5203 has priority over any guardian who may be appointed by the court but the court may proceed with an appointment upon a finding that the testamentary guardian has failed to accept the testamentary appointment within thirty days after notice of the guardianship proceeding.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5206 - Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee; fingerprints

14-5206.
Court appointment of guardian of minor;  qualifications;  priority of minor's nominee;  fingerprints
A. The court shall appoint as guardian a person whose appointment would be in the best interests of the minor. The court may appoint a person nominated by the minor,  if the minor is fourteen years of age or older,  unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interests of the minor.
B. Before the court may appoint as guardian a person unrelated to the minor,  the court shall,  in order to determine the applicant's suitability as a guardian,  require the potential guardian to furnish a full set of fingerprints to the court to enable a criminal background investigation to be conducted. The court shall submit the completed fingerprint card with the fee prescribed in section 41-1750 to the department of public safety. The applicant shall bear the cost of obtaining the criminal background information. The cost shall not exceed the actual cost of obtaining the applicant's criminal background information. The department of public safety shall conduct criminal history records checks pursuant to section 41-1750 and applicable federal law. The department of public safety is authorized to submit fingerprint card information to the federal bureau of investigation for a national criminal history records check.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5207 - Formal appointment of guardian of minor; procedure

14-5207.
Formal appointment of guardian of minor;  procedure
A. Any person interested in the welfare of a minor may petition the court for appointment of a guardian. The court shall then set a hearing date. The petitioner shall give notice of the time and place of the hearing in the manner prescribed by section 14-1401 to:
1. A minor who is at least fourteen years of age.
2. The person who has had the principal care and custody of the minor during the sixty days preceding the date of the petition.
3. Any living parent of the minor.
B. Upon hearing,  if the court finds that a qualified person seeks appointment,  venue is proper,  the required notices have been given,  the requirements of section 14-5204 have been met and the welfare and best interests of the minor will be served by the requested appointment,  it shall make the appointment and issue letters on the acceptance of the proposed guardian. In other cases the court may dismiss the proceedings or make any other disposition of the matter that will best serve the interests of the minor.
C. If necessary,  the court may appoint a temporary guardian,  with the status of an ordinary guardian of a minor,  but the authority of a temporary guardian shall not last longer than six months.
D. If,  at any time in the proceeding,  the court determines that the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented,  it may appoint an attorney to represent the minor,  giving consideration to the preference of the minor if the minor is at least fourteen years of age.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 14 - Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings › § 14-5208 - Consent to service by acceptance of appointment; notice

14-5208.
Consent to service by acceptance of appointment;  notice
By accepting a testamentary or court appointment as guardian a guardian submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the guardianship that may be instituted by any interested person. Notice of any proceeding shall be delivered to the guardian,  or mailed to him by ordinary mail at his address as listed in the court records and to his address as then known to the petitioner. Letters of guardianship must indicate whether the guardian was appointed by will or by court order.