Arizona Probate Real Estate Sale Calculator

The default is no court order at all

Arizona is a Uniform Probate Code state built around minimal court involvement. Under A.R.S. 14-3715 and 14-3711, a personal representative has broad statutory authority to sell, mortgage, or lease estate real property — with the same power over title as an absolute owner, exercisable without notice, hearing, or a court order, in most cases. This applies whether the estate went through informal or formal appointment; it's the sale itself, not the appointment, that usually skips court review.

When court involvement actually shows up

The main exceptions: the will itself expressly restricts the power to sell, a formal (supervised) proceeding has been opened with a court order limiting the PR's authority, or a title company or buyer insists on extra certainty because of a dispute or unclear title. None of these are the norm for a routine, uncontested sale.

No percentage schedule — it's reasonable compensation, usually by the hour

Unlike states with a fixed statutory percentage, Arizona's A.R.S. 14-3719 entitles the PR to "reasonable" compensation only — typically billed hourly, and weighed against the estate's size, the complexity of the work, and local court norms under Rule 33 of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure. Selling a house adds real, billable hours: listing coordination, inspection issues, closing paperwork.

What this estimate does not include

This calculator estimates realtor commission and an illustrative hourly PR fee for the sale; it does not compute attorney fees, title/escrow costs, or tax owed on the sale. See Capital Gains Tax on the Sale for that piece.

Arizona probate real estate sale — frequently asked questions

Does an Arizona personal representative need court approval to sell the house?

Usually not. Under A.R.S. 14-3711 and 14-3715, a personal representative has the same power over estate property as an absolute owner, exercisable without notice, hearing, or court order — unless the will restricts that power or a formal (supervised) proceeding limits it.

How much does an Arizona personal representative get paid for selling the house?

There's no fixed percentage. A.R.S. 14-3719 entitles the personal representative to "reasonable" compensation, typically billed hourly and weighed against the estate's size, the work's complexity, and local court norms under Rule 33 of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure.

Do I owe Arizona state tax on the gain from selling an inherited house?

Often little or nothing, thanks to the stepped-up federal basis. Any taxable gain that remains is taxed at Arizona's flat 2.5% rate for 2026, with no separate capital gains rate and no local income tax anywhere in the state.

When does an Arizona sale actually need a court order?

Mainly when the will expressly limits the power to sell, when a formal (supervised) proceeding has been opened with court oversight, or when a title company or buyer insists on additional certainty because of a dispute or unclear title.

Is Arizona's probate process the same everywhere in the state?

The statutes apply identically statewide, but the case is filed with the Superior Court in the county where the decedent lived — Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, Coconino, Mohave, or any of Arizona's 15 counties — and local self-service center forms can vary slightly.

This calculator provides an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Figures are based on Arizona statute (A.R.S. 14-3711, 14-3715, 14-3719) and typical realtor commission rates. Actual costs depend on the will's specific language, the estate's own facts, and the Superior Court's own local rules. Confirm current figures with the county Superior Court or a licensed Arizona attorney before acting.