[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-wills-assets-go-probate\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-wills-assets-go-probate\/","headline":"Arizona Wills: Do All My Assets Have to Go Through Probate?","name":"Arizona Wills: Do All My Assets Have to Go Through Probate?","description":"If you pass away with a\u00a0valid will in Arizona, the probate court will handle tasks like appointing your chosen personal representative and overseeing the administration of your estate as your personal representative follows the instructions in your will. The\u00a0probate court handles the assets that your will distributes, but not all...","datePublished":"2013-03-27","dateModified":"2023-07-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/#Person","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","width":459,"height":157}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mushkatel-Groupshot-3.gif","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mushkatel-Groupshot-3.gif","width":300,"height":184},"url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-wills-assets-go-probate\/","about":["Estate Planning"],"wordCount":263,"keywords":["arizona non probate assets","arizona probate court","phoenix beneficiary designation","phoenix estate planning legal team"],"articleBody":"If you pass away with a\u00a0valid will in Arizona, the probate court will handle tasks like appointing your chosen personal representative and overseeing the administration of your estate as your personal representative follows the instructions in your will.The\u00a0probate court handles the assets that your will distributes, but not all of your assets have to go through your will and thus through probate. Arizona law recognizes several different types of \u201cnon-probate\u201d assets, which can transfer to another person or organization after your death without first going through the probate process.Some of the most common types of non-probate assets include:Jointly-owned assets:\u00a0Bank accounts and other assets owned jointly by you and another person may transfer to that person\u2019s ownership automatically on your death, and vice versa. It\u2019s important, however, to ensure that any assets you own jointly fall into this category.Beneficiary designations:\u00a0Many assets, like bank accounts, life insurance policies, and some retirement plans, designate a \u201cbeneficiary\u201d to receive the assets outright when the owner passes away. Often, these assets do not have to go through probate for the beneficiary to receive them.Trusts:\u00a0A trust holds property for the benefit of one or more other people or organizations. Trusts are another way to transfer property that may not require the intervention of a court.At Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., an experienced\u00a0Phoenix\u00a0estate planning lawyer\u00a0can help you prepare an estate plan that fulfills your wishes and takes care of those you love most. For a confidential consultation,\u00a0call us\u00a0today at (480) 467-3434."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Arizona Wills: Do All My Assets Have to Go Through Probate?","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-wills-assets-go-probate\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]