What is a Supervised Arizona Probate?
A supervised probate is a cross between an informal and a formal probate. In general, a supervised probate is similar to an informal probate, except the personal representative cannot enter into an agreement to sell real property or make any distributions without the prior approval of the Court. A.R.S. 14-3504. In a supervised probate, the personal representative administers and settles the decedent’s estate under the continuing authority of the Court that must approve all distributions and the discharge of the personal representative from duties or other order terminating the probate. A supervised personal representative is responsible to the Court, as well as to the interested parties, and is subject to directions concerning the estate made by the Court or on the motion of an interested party. During a supervised probate, the personal representative must file an annual accounting and an final accounting concerning the estate. A.R.S. 14-3505.
