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In order to "open probate," you have to file an application or petition with the Court asking the Court to accept the deceased person's will as his/her last will or declare that the person died without a will (intestate) and to appoint a person (the personal representative) to administer the assets, affairs and debts of the deceased. Once the Court does so, the personal representative must then take other steps, like filing an inventory of assets, publishing notice of the appointment and...
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There are many different considerations to doing a short sale. The Arizona Association of Realtors has a good guide - the seller's short sale advisory (link below). I suggest you read that and further investigate each of the issues. It is also advisable to have an attorney review any short sale/lender approval agreement before signing. For further information about Arizona's anti-deficiency statutes, an important consideration in doing a short sale, check out our video powerpoint presentation.