Q: Question about probate requirements for property outside the state of residency. Residents of MD, property In AZ
My parents died. They were both residents of Maryland. They own property in Arizona which they left to their 3 grandchildren in their will. I was named personal rep and have gone through procedures in Maryland. Do I need to also go through the whole process in Arizona or can the AZ property be managed through the state of their legal residence, MD?
A: You should not need to go through the entire probate process again in Arizona. Arizona has procedures to simplify handling estates. There are several options and it might be as simple as merely recording your Letters of Appointment and then transferring the property to the estate beneficiaries. I recommend contacting a probate attorney in Arizona. Your probate attorney will select the method of transfer that will best protect the interest of the beneficiaries.
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