Proof of Authority

Law

ARS §14-4204 governs Proof of Authority. It says that If local administration, application or petition is not pending in this state, a domiciliary foreign personal representative may file with a court in this state in a county in which property belonging to the decedent is located certified copies of the appointment and of any official bond that has been given.

Forms

Proof of Authority

File the proof of authority and proof any bond that may have been filed

Procedure

File the proof of authority with the Superior Court of the County where the property is located. Include a certified copy of the bond, if one existed in the sister state. Get a certified copy of the Proof of Authority that you have filed. Record the certified copy of the Proof of Authority with andy real estate deed you may record.

Discussion

There is no need to do a closing, informal or formal, when using a proof of authority. It might be a good idea to check with a title company to see if it will insure title to a property that has been transferred by Proof of Authority