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Usually, this petition is filed by the person named as \u201cpersonal representative\u201d in the will, or a person who seeks to be named personal representative. If a petition is not filed within 45 days of death, any of the deceased person\u2019s creditors may file a petition to open the probate estate.One of the first steps the court takes is to make sure the will is valid under Arizona law. Arizona has several specific rules to establish the\u00a0validity of a will. If the will is in order, the probate court will generally appoint the personal representative and issue legal documents known as \u201cLetters\u201d that give the personal representative the authority to carry out the instructions in the will, pay the estate\u2019s remaining debts, and wrap up the affairs of the estate.\ufeffAlthough probate can go forward without a will, the process is easier with one, and it also gives you an opportunity to specify what you want done with your property and who should be your personal representative when you are gone. At Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., our\u00a0skilled Arizona estate attorneys can help you create an estate plan that will fulfill your final wishes and take care of those you love. 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