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14-3407. Formal testacy proceedings; burdens in contested cases

In contested cases, petitioners who seek to establish intestacy have the burden of establishing prima facie proof of death, venue and heirship. Proponents of a will, if they are also petitioners, have the burden of establishing prima facie proof of death and venue. If a will is opposed by a petition for a declaration of intestacy, it shall be determined first whether the will is entitled to probate.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Arizona > Title14 > 14-3407

14-3407. Formal testacy proceedings; burdens in contested cases

In contested cases, petitioners who seek to establish intestacy have the burden of establishing prima facie proof of death, venue and heirship. Proponents of a will, if they are also petitioners, have the burden of establishing prima facie proof of death and venue. If a will is opposed by a petition for a declaration of intestacy, it shall be determined first whether the will is entitled to probate.


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Arizona > Title14 > 14-3407

14-3407. Formal testacy proceedings; burdens in contested cases

In contested cases, petitioners who seek to establish intestacy have the burden of establishing prima facie proof of death, venue and heirship. Proponents of a will, if they are also petitioners, have the burden of establishing prima facie proof of death and venue. If a will is opposed by a petition for a declaration of intestacy, it shall be determined first whether the will is entitled to probate.