Can the victim still collect restitution if the defendant died?
Yes. The victim is required to present their claims within four months after receipt of the Notice to Creditors the defendant has died or the claims will be forever barred. Complete a Claim against the Estate form and file the original with the Probate Registrar. This form and instructions for filling out this form can be found at: www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/ssc/forms/prob_pbip3.asp Click on form pbip32f.
