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Arizona Probate & Fiduciary Legislative & Rule Updates — 2025

By on June 25th, 2025 in PROBATE LITIGATION

At Berk Law Group, staying informed isn’t optional — it’s how we win cases and protect our clients. Arizona’s probate and fiduciary landscape can shift overnight, and we make it our mission to track every bill, rule petition, and technical correction. Below you’ll find a concise roundup of the most important 2025 changes.

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Enacted Legislation (2025 Regular Session)

HB 2116: Small‑Estate Affidavits

Arizona has significantly increased the collection limits for small-estate affidavits:

    • Personal property limit raised from $75,000 to $200,000

    • Real property limit raised from $100,000 to $300,000

Furthermore, these limits will be automatically adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), ensuring that they keep pace with inflation.
Takeaway: Update your small-estate affidavit templates now to ensure smooth processing for claims post-August 2025.

HB 2079: Minor Guardianship Overhaul

This legislation revises Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §14-5204 and others governing minor guardianships. Key changes include:

    • New best-interest findings

    • Expanded notice options for guardianship hearings

    • Temporary guardianships can now extend beyond six months if good cause is shown

Takeaway: Minor-guardianship cases may now take longer, so be sure to schedule early calendar review hearings and gather best-interest evidence upfront to avoid delays.

HB 2657: Title 14 Technical Corrections

This bill cleans up language and cross-references throughout Arizona’s probate and protective proceeding laws. One of the most notable changes is the replacement of “executor” with “personal representative”. This update ensures consistency with modern probate terminology.

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At Berk Law Group, we’re dedicated to keeping you informed and ahead of the curve in Arizona’s rapidly changing probate and fiduciary landscape. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for deeper dives into these legislative changes and practical tips for your practice.