Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Arizona

Re: Deed of Distribution

Are you attempting to do this yourself without an attorney?

You do not need permission of the court, but in many cases it may be wise to get a written consent of the beneficiaries before actually making the distribution. This protects the personal representative. If there is a question or conflict by the beneficiaries, you certainly can ask the court for an order of distribution after a hearing with notice to all parties. That also forces any objections to be made before the distribution.

Like so many questions submitted here, there are too few facts to give a proper opinion. See an estate attorney. The estate will pay for the expense, and you will make sure it is done right. If you are the only beneficiary, and also the PR, it would possibly be a different answer.

Best regards,

James D. Jenkins