Estate Planning for La Paz County, Arizona Property Owners

For most La Paz County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a La Paz County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Superior Court. The two tools that keep a La Paz County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Recorder, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, La Paz County property passes through the Superior Court — even simple Arizona probates run 4+ months and start with about $306 in filing fees. Arizona also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in La Paz County

A beneficiary deed names a beneficiary who receives La Paz County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the County Recorder during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, an Arizona beneficiary deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentA.R.S. 33-405Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathA.R.S. 33-405Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for La Paz County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by Richard Garcia, at 1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 201, Parker, AZ 85344. Phone: 928-669-6136. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

The County Recorder charges $30 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page beneficiary deed in La Paz County comes to $30. A beneficiary deed is exempt from transfer tax.

La Paz County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile.

Recording Office Record

County Recorder

La Paz County · Richard Garcia

Address

1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 201Parker, AZ 85344

Fax

928-669-5638

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

E-recording

Available via Simplifile
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Recording fees

Flat fee (any length)$30
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

A.R.S. § 11-475(A)(1)

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving La Paz County

FirmYuma, AZ

Benesch, Shadle & White, PLC

Since 1920 · Serves 2 counties

Yuma general practice serving Yuma and La Paz counties plus neighboring Imperial County, California, in practice since 1920. Handles probate and probate litigation alongside estate planning, wills and trusts, real estate, business, and agricultural law. Firm members are licensed in Arizona, California, Texas, and New Mexico.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateProbate LitigationBusiness LawReal Estate

Office
833 E Plaza Cir, Suite 100Yuma, AZ 85365

FirmBullhead City, AZ

Knochel Law Offices, P.C.

Since 1989 · Serves 2 counties

Tri-state firm with offices in Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, serving Mohave and La Paz County communities along the Colorado River plus Nevada and California. Guides executors and administrators through Arizona probate - inventory, appraisal, and distribution - and prepares wills, living trusts, and beneficiary deeds. Keith S. Knochel founded the firm in 1989.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateElder Law

Office
1967 Highway 95Bullhead City, AZ 86442
Free consultation

Solo PracticeParker, AZ

Law Office of John C. Churchill

Since 1982 · Serves 1 county

Parker solo practice serving La Paz County and western Arizona, admitted to the Arizona bar in 1982 and to the Colorado River Tribal Court. The State Bar lists wills, probate, trusts and estates among his practice areas, alongside real estate, business, family law, and appellate work.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateBusiness LawReal Estate

Office
1300 Joshua Avenue, Suite BParker, AZ 85344

FirmBullhead City, AZ

Lundberg & Elias, PLLC

Serves 3 counties

Bullhead City firm serving Mohave County — Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City — along with La Paz County and the greater Phoenix area. Its estate practice covers probate, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings as well as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives; initial consultations carry a nominal fee.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbateConservatorshipGuardianshipand 2 more

Office
3640 Highway 95, Suite 140Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Solo PracticeLake Havasu City, AZ

The Law Offices of Heather C. Wellborn, P.C.

Since 2006 · Serves 2 counties

Lake Havasu City practice serving Mohave and La Paz counties from offices in Lake Havasu City, Kingman, and Parker. Prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, and handles guardianship and conservatorship proceedings alongside family law, criminal defense, and personal injury work. Heather C. Wellborn is a Certified Mediator.

PracticesEstate PlanningConservatorshipGuardianshipMediation

Office
500 N Lake Havasu Ave, Suite B100Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

FirmKingman, AZ

Whitney Whitney Baldridge Atkinson Law Firm (WWBA Law)

Since 2007 · Serves 3 counties

Multi-attorney Mohave County firm with offices in Kingman and Lake Havasu City, handling matters in Mohave County Superior Court. Files probate petitions, inventories estate assets, manages creditor notification and disputes, and establishes guardianships and conservatorships, plus wills and trusts that plan around probate. Probate consultations begin at $200 for up to one hour of attorney time.

PracticesEstate PlanningEstate AdministrationProbateGuardianshipCivil Litigation

Office
111 N 4th StreetKingman, AZ 86401
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