Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 14-3711 (2026)

Powers of personal representatives; in general

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Until termination of his appointment a personal representative has the same power over the title to property of the estate that an absolute owner would have, in trust however, for the benefit of the creditors and others interested in the estate. This power may be exercised without notice, hearing or order of court.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2004–2016 · leading case: Pierce v. Molet, 87 P.3d 89 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2004).

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Pierce v. Molet, 87 P.3d 89 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 2× “It is not the beneficiaries’ money that pays for a personal representative’s legal fees, it is the decedent’s. The personal representative maintains title in the decedent’s place to the property of the estate until the appointment is terminated.”

Kimball v. Perkins (Ariz. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “” See A.R.S. § 14-3711; cf. A.R.S. § 14-3713 (noting that even personal representative’s self-dealing transaction is not voidable if interested party consented or if decedent’s contract authorized).”

Wade v. Mhp 3 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “But Wade was removed as personal representative of the estate prior to the court’s October 2013 ruling finding the lien sale to be valid, and no one representing the estate has challenged that ruling.”

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