The figures on this page are general estimates. Laws, fees, thresholds, and prices differ by state and change often, and your own situation may change the result. Before you act, confirm the current numbers and rules for Arizona with a licensed professional — an attorney, tax advisor, or licensed agent as appropriate. Reading this page does not create a professional relationship.
When the clock starts in Arizona
The single fact that governs every other date on this page: in Arizona the creditor-claim period runs from the date of first publication of the notice to creditors.
This is not the same in every state. Some states run the period from the date of death, others from the date letters are issued to the personal representative, others from first publication of the notice to creditors. A deadline calculated from the wrong event is simply wrong, and a missed claim deadline is not curable.
Arizona deadlines at a glance
| Deadline | Arizona | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | Not retrieved for this entry. | — |
| Creditor claim period | Four months after the date of the first publication of the notice, or be forever barred. Known creditors must also be given written notice and have four months after the published notice. | Ariz. Rev. Stat. §14-3801(A)–(B) |
| Outer claim bar | Section 14-3801 states that claims not presented within the published period are forever barred. No separate outer limit was retrieved for this entry. | Ariz. Rev. Stat. §14-3801 |
The creditor-claim period, as written
…at the time of appointment a personal representative shall publish a notice to creditors once a week for three successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county announcing the appointment and the personal representative's address and notifying creditors of the estate to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of the notice or be forever barred.
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. §14-3801(A)–(B)
What this page does not state
Where a figure is not recorded above, it is because it was not found in the statute cited — not because no deadline exists. Court rules, local rules, and standing orders set additional dates that are not part of the statutory text, and those are not reproduced here. Confirm every date against the Arizona court handling the estate.
Sources
- Statutes: Ariz. Rev. Stat. §14-3801(A)–(B); Ariz. Rev. Stat. §14-3801
- Authority: Arizona State Legislature (azleg.gov)
- Source URL: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/14/03801.htm
- Verified: 2026-08-15
Related Arizona guides
- How Long Does Probate Take in Arizona? — the overall timeline these deadlines sit inside.
- How much does probate cost in Arizona? — the cost side.
- How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Arizona? — compensation for the work.
- Arizona Probate Fee Sheet — printable one-page reference.
- Executor Duties: The Complete Checklist — what the role involves.
Executor deadlines in other states
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This page reproduces Arizona statutory deadlines as published at the time of verification. It is not legal advice. Statutes are amended, court rules impose additional dates, and application depends on the specific estate. Confirm every date with the Arizona court or a licensed Arizona attorney.