Probate in Mohave County runs through the Superior Court: prove the will, settle the debts, and pass the house to the heirs. Here is how the local process works—and what each step actually costs.
When someone dies in Mohave County, settling their estate runs through the Superior Court. This page covers the court record, whether probate is required, what it costs, how to file, transferring property, and the local attorneys who handle probate here.
Probate Court Record
Mohave County
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Mailing: PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402. Additional locations: Lake Havasu City - 2001 College Drive (928-453-0701), Bullhead City - 2225 Trane Road (928-758-0730). Satellite office hours: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
Verified July 3, 2026 · Source
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Mohave County, probate runs through the Superior Court at 415 E. Spring Street, Kingman.
The personal representative opens the case, gives notice to heirs and creditors, files an inventory of the estate's assets, settles outstanding debts and taxes, and then distributes the remainder under the will — or under Arizona intestacy law when there is no will.
Most Arizona estates take 6 months to 9 months to move through this process. The 4 monthsA.R.S. § 14-3801Verified Sep 8, 2026View source creditor claim window is the largest fixed piece of that timeline — a mandatory wait regardless of how simple the estate is.
What probate costs in Mohave County, Arizona comes down to a handful of line items — the court filing fee, attorney and executor compensation, publication, and sometimes a bond — scaled by the estate's size and whether the will is contested. The case itself runs through the Superior Court at 415 E. Spring Street, Kingman.
Probate matters are handled through the Court Administration. Filing and payment go through these offices, not the main clerk window.
The Superior Court charges $306A.R.S. § 12-284(A) (class C); A.R.S. § 12-284.01 (document storage fund); A.R.S. § 11-251.08 (county fees); Ariz. Sup. Ct. Admin. Order 2024-210 (eff. Dec. 28, 2024)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to open a probate case. Additional filings during administration — inventory, accounting, the final petition — add to the total.
The Superior Court accepts e-filing (https://efile.azcourts.gov/). Paper filing remains available for self-represented filers.
Estimate the costs for this estate:
Attorney fees in Arizona are negotiated, typically 2.2%A.R.S. §§ 14-3719, 14-3721 (reasonable compensation; court review of reasonableness)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 3.5%A.R.S. §§ 14-3719, 14-3721 (reasonable compensation; court review of reasonableness)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of estate value. Flat-fee arrangements are common for straightforward estates.
Executor compensation is based on reasonable pay for time and effort — the states that do set a schedule pay 2.2%Estimated from the 16 state statutes that set an executor fee schedule (median and interquartile range at this estate value)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 3.8%Estimated from the 16 state statutes that set an executor fee schedule (median and interquartile range at this estate value)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of estate value. Family members who are also beneficiaries often waive the fee — executor pay is taxable income while inheritances are not.
Arizona requires publishing creditor notice in a local newspaper, typically $200–$500. Professional appraisals for real estate or business interests add $300–$600 per asset.
A surety bond may be required unless the will waives it or all beneficiaries consent. Premiums run roughly 0.5%A.R.S. § 14-3603Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of estate value annually.
Probate in Arizona typically runs 6 months to 9 months, and costs accrue throughout that period.
Probate documents in Mohave County can be filed in person at the Superior Court, by mail, or electronically. Most families handling probate themselves prefer paper filing, though e-filing is available.
Filings here are routed through the Court Administration. Confirm with the office which intake handles the petition type you're filing.
How to File Your Documents
You can file your probate documents in person at the court or by mail.
If you prefer, you can file electronically through the state's online system. This is optional for families filing without an attorney.
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Not every estate requires an attorney. Estate size, asset types, and whether beneficiaries agree determine if self-filing at the Superior Court is realistic.
For a full cost comparison and filing checklist, see the Mohave County Self-Filing Assessment.
These are specific requirements for filing probate in this county. Following these guidelines will help avoid delays or rejected filings.
Probate case-initiating documents must be filed in paper
Per Arizona Code of Judicial Administration § 1-901, electronic filing of case-initiating documents and original wills in probate cases is NOT permitted. Initial petitions must be filed in person, by mail, or via filing depository. Self-represented litigants may e-file subsequent documents after the case is open using a registered eFileAZ account.
SourceFiduciary training required before letters issue
A prospective personal representative must complete the required fiduciary/personal-representative training videos before the court issues letters of appointment, unless an exemption applies.
SourceBefore You Go
You can file in person without an appointment. File at the Clerk of the Superior Court counter in Kingman (415 E. Spring St), or at the Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City satellites, or by mail (PO Box 7000, Kingman). Clerk of the Superior Court also serves as Probate Registrar.
To file at the Superior Court you need: the original will (or proof there isn't one), a certified death certificate, contact information for all heirs and beneficiaries, and a summary of what the estate owns and owes.
Clearing title to real estate after a death, whether by a personal representative’s deed, an affidavit of survivorship, or a court order, happens at the County Recorder.
Deeds and other real property documents for Mohave County are recorded with the County Recorder, led by Lydia Henry, at 700 W. Beale Street, 2nd Floor, Kingman, AZ 86401. Phone: 928-753-0701. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Documents submitted by mail go to PO Box 7000, Kingman, AZ 86402.
The County Recorder charges $30 flat, regardless of page count.
Mohave County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile / CSC / eRecording Partners Network / Indecomm / Data Services Inc.
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Mohave County · Lydia Henry
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| Flat fee (any length) | $30 |
| Transfer tax on a TOD deed | Exempt |
A.R.S. § 11-475(A)(1)
Verified September 4, 2026 · Source
Arizona allows informal probate, so many families settle straightforward estates in Mohave County without hiring an attorney. A probate attorney earns the fee when the estate is contested, includes a business or out-of-state real estate, has unclear or insolvent debts, or when beneficiaries disagree.
Probate attorney fees in Arizona are based on reasonable compensation — typically 2.2%A.R.S. §§ 14-3719, 14-3721 (reasonable compensation; court review of reasonableness)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source to 3.5%A.R.S. §§ 14-3719, 14-3721 (reasonable compensation; court review of reasonableness)Verified Sep 8, 2026View source of the estate's value, billed hourly or as a flat fee. Ask a Mohave County firm to quote a structure up front.
A probate attorney files the petition with the Superior Court, publishes the required creditor notices, prepares the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. They represent the personal representative — not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if a dispute develops.
Solo PracticeBullhead City, AZ
Bullhead City solo practice of attorney Dean Prather serving Mohave County households. Prepares wills and trusts, medical directives, powers of attorney, and transfer on death deeds, alongside real estate deeds, easements, and contracts. Offers a free phone consultation.
PracticesEstate PlanningReal Estate
FirmKingman, AZ
Gerich Law Offices works out of Kingman with additional offices in Bullhead City and Prescott, handling matters that move through the Mohave County Superior Court. The firm assists with probate administration after a death and prepares wills, trusts, and healthcare directives for estate planning. It also handles civil, family, and eviction matters alongside its estate work.
PracticesEstate PlanningProbate
Solo PracticeKingman, AZ
Kingman solo practice serving Mohave County, admitted to the Arizona bar in 1978. The State Bar lists the practice as wills, probate, trusts and estates, elder law, and alternative dispute resolution. James Chavez is a Stanford law graduate with more than 45 years in Arizona practice.
PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder LawMediation
Solo PracticeBullhead City, AZ
Solo probate practice in Bullhead City handling estate matters in the Mohave County court system, where Kenneth Sondgeroth has practiced since 1989. Works with personal representatives to establish probate, collect and inventory assets, and pass a decedent's assets to heirs, with more than 28 years of probate experience.
PracticesProbate
FirmBullhead City, AZ
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
FirmBullhead City, AZ
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
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