State Unclaimed Property in Arizona: when someone dies

Steps to take

1. Search the Arizona Department of Revenue unclaimed property listings (via azdor.gov/unclaimed-property and missingmoney.com) for the deceased's name and prior addresses.
2. File the claim as the heir or personal representative with proof of death and proof of authority:
   • A completed, notarized Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property (ADOR 10695) with the decedent's death certificate attached
   • A copy of the will, and the trust if one is mentioned in the will, where the decedent left one
   • For an estate whose personal property exceeds $200,000 after liens and encumbrances, the personal representative's Letters of Office certified within the last 60 days
   • Proof that the deceased owner lived at, or received mail at, the last known address the holder reported
3. Submit the completed claim form and supporting documents to the Unclaimed Property Unit.
4. The Department must allow or deny the claim within 90 days and pay an allowed claim within 30 days; it will request additional evidence rather than denying a claim outright.

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