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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 14

Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings

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Chapter 1General Provisions, Definitions and Probate Jurisdiction of CourtsChapter 2Intestate Succession and WillsChapter 3Probate of Wills and AdministrationChapter 4Foreign Personal Representatives; Ancillary AdministrationChapter 5Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their PropertyChapter 6Nonprobate TransfersChapter 7Trust AdministrationChapter 8Adult AdoptionChapter 9Uniform Custodial Trust ActChapter 10Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests ActChapter 11Arizona Trust CodeChapter 12Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction ActChapter 13Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
Statute Reader
14-1101
Training
General Provisions
14-1101
1
14-1102
Purposes; rule of construction
General Provisions
14-1102
1
14-1103
Supplementary general principles of law applicable
General Provisions
14-1103
1
14-1104
Prudent management of costs
General Provisions
14-1104
1
14-1105
Remedies for unreasonable conduct; definitions
General Provisions
14-1105
1
14-1106
Effect of fraud and evasion
General Provisions
14-1106
1
14-1107
Determination of death and status; rules
General Provisions
14-1107
1
14-1108
Arbitration of disputes; alternative dispute resolution
General Provisions
14-1108
1
14-1109
Repetitive filings; summary denial
General Provisions
14-1109
1
14-1110
Probate advisory panel; membership; duties; annual report
General Provisions
14-1110
1
14-1201
Definitions
Definitions
14-1201
1
14-1301
Territorial application
Scope, Jurisdiction and Courts
14-1301
1
14-1302
Subject matter jurisdiction
Scope, Jurisdiction and Courts
14-1302
1
14-1303
Venue; multiple proceedings; transfer
Scope, Jurisdiction and Courts
14-1303
1
14-1304
Practice in court
Scope, Jurisdiction and Courts
14-1304
1
14-1305
Records and certified copies
Scope, Jurisdiction and Courts
14-1305
1
14-1306
Jury trial
Scope, Jurisdiction and Courts
14-1306
1
14-1307
Registrar; powers
Scope, Jurisdiction and Courts
14-1307
1
14-1310
Oath or affirmation on filed documents
Scope, Jurisdiction and Courts
14-1310
1
14-1311
Standard of proof and burden of persuasion
Scope, Jurisdiction and Courts
14-1311
1
14-1401
Notice; method and time of giving
Notice, Parties and Representation in Estate Litigation and Other Matters
14-1401
1
14-1401.01
Notice to attorney general
Notice, Parties and Representation in Estate Litigation and Other Matters
14-1401-01
1
14-1402
Notice; waiver
Notice, Parties and Representation in Estate Litigation and Other Matters
14-1402
1
14-1403
Pleadings
Notice, Parties and Representation in Estate Litigation and Other Matters
14-1403
1
14-1404
Representation; basic effect
Notice, Parties and Representation in Estate Litigation and Other Matters
14-1404
1
14-1405
Representation by holder of general power of appointment
Notice, Parties and Representation in Estate Litigation and Other Matters
14-1405
1
14-1406
Representation by fiduciaries and parents
Notice, Parties and Representation in Estate Litigation and Other Matters
14-1406
1
14-1407
Representation by person having substantially identical interest
Notice, Parties and Representation in Estate Litigation and Other Matters
14-1407
1
14-1408
Appointment of guardian ad litem
Notice, Parties and Representation in Estate Litigation and Other Matters
14-1408
1
14-2101
Intestate estate; modification by will
Intestate Succession
14-2101
2
14-2102
Intestate share of surviving spouse
Intestate Succession
14-2102
2
14-2103
Heirs other than surviving spouse; share in estate
Intestate Succession
14-2103
2
14-2104
Heirs; surviving of decedent; time requirement; presumption; exception
Intestate Succession
14-2104
2
14-2105
Unclaimed estate; passage to state
Intestate Succession
14-2105
2
14-2106
Passing of estate by representation; assigning of shares; definitions
Intestate Succession
14-2106
2
14-2107
Kindred by half blood; right of inheritance
Intestate Succession
14-2107
2
14-2108
After-born heirs; requirements
Intestate Succession
14-2108
2
14-2109
Advancements of property during lifetime; effect on distribution of estate
Intestate Succession
14-2109
2
14-2110
Debts owed to a decedent; effect on distribution of estate
Intestate Succession
14-2110
2
14-2111
Effect of alienage on distribution of estate
Intestate Succession
14-2111
2
14-2113
Heirs related to decedent through two lines; single share
Intestate Succession
14-2113
2
14-2114
Parent and child relationship; intestate succession; adopted children
Intestate Succession
14-2114
2
14-2207
Rights of surviving spouse; waiver; requirements; effect
Waiver of Rights of Spouse
14-2207
2
14-2301
Entitlement of spouse; premarital will
Spouse and Children Unprovided for in Will
14-2301
2
14-2302
Omitted children; shares; definition
Spouse and Children Unprovided for in Will
14-2302
2
14-2401
Applicable law
Exempt Property and Allowances
14-2401
2
14-2402
Homestead allowance
Exempt Property and Allowances
14-2402
2
14-2403
Exempt property; value; priority
Exempt Property and Allowances
14-2403
2
14-2404
Family allowance; use; length; priority; termination by death
Exempt Property and Allowances
14-2404
2
14-2405
Homestead; exempt property and allowances; restriction; source; determination; documentation
Exempt Property and Allowances
14-2405
2
14-2501
Who may make a will
Wills
14-2501
2
14-2502
Execution of paper wills; witnessed wills; holographic wills; testamentary intent
Wills
14-2502
2
14-2503
Holographic will
Wills
14-2503
2
14-2504
Self-proved wills; sample form; signature requirements
Wills
14-2504
2
14-2505
Witnesses; requirements; definition
Wills
14-2505
2
14-2506
Execution; choice of law
Wills
14-2506
2
14-2507
Revocation of will; requirements
Wills
14-2507
2
14-2508
Change of circumstances; effect on will
Wills
14-2508
2
14-2509
Revoking a subsequent will; effect; reviving a revoked will; requirements
Wills
14-2509
2
14-2510
Incorporating outside document into a will; requirements
Wills
14-2510
2
14-2511
Testamentary additions to trusts; requirements; effect of revocation
Wills
14-2511
2
14-2512
Disposition of property by reference to acts of independent significance
Wills
14-2512
2
14-2513
References to separate lists; requirements
Wills
14-2513
2
14-2514
Contracts regarding wills; requirements; effect
Wills
14-2514
2
14-2516
Custodian of will; duties; liability
Wills
14-2516
2
14-2517
Penalty clause for contest; restriction
Wills
14-2517
2
14-2518
Electronic will; requirements; interpretation
Wills
14-2518
2
14-2519
Self-proved electronic will
Wills
14-2519
2
14-2520
Qualified custodian
Wills
14-2520
2
14-2521
Qualified custodian; agreement to serve; ceasing service
Wills
14-2521
2
14-2522
Electronic record; access; destruction
Wills
14-2522
2
14-2523
Certified paper original of electronic will; affidavits
Wills
14-2523
2
14-2601
Scope of article
Rules of Construction
14-2601
2
14-2602
Passage of existing and after-acquired property by will
Rules of Construction
14-2602
2
14-2603
Substitute gifts; class gifts; definitions
Rules of Construction
14-2603
2
14-2604
Failure of testamentary provision; effect
Rules of Construction
14-2604
2
14-2605
Securities increase in value after death; effect; exception
Rules of Construction
14-2605
2
14-2606
Right to specific devises; unpaid proceeds of sale, condemnation or insurance; sale by conservator or agent
Rules of Construction
14-2606
2
14-2607
Specific devise; nonexoneration
Rules of Construction
14-2607
2
14-2608
Exercise of power of appointment
Rules of Construction
14-2608
2
14-2609
Satisfaction of a devise during the testator's life; requirements; valuation
Rules of Construction
14-2609
2
14-2701
Scope of article
Governing Instruments
14-2701
2
14-2702
Devisees; surviving of testator; requirement; exception
Governing Instruments
14-2702
2
14-2703
Choice of law; effect on governing instrument
Governing Instruments
14-2703
2
14-2704
Power of appointment; exercise by reference; presumption
Governing Instruments
14-2704
2
14-2705
Adopted children; children born out of wedlock; class gifts
Governing Instruments
14-2705
2
14-2706
Failure of beneficiary to survive decedent; effect; protection from liability; third parties; definitions
Governing Instruments
14-2706
2
14-2707
Future interests; trusts; distribution date; passage of property; alternative future interest; definitions
Governing Instruments
14-2707
2
14-2708
Class gifts to descendants, issue or heirs of the body; form of distribution if none specified
Governing Instruments
14-2708
2
14-2709
Property distribution by representation or per capita at each generation; distribution per stirpes; application of section; definitions
Governing Instruments
14-2709
2
14-2710
Worthier title doctrine; nonrecognition
Governing Instruments
14-2710
2
14-2711
Distribution to heirs; effect
Governing Instruments
14-2711
2
14-2712
Burdens relating to validity of governing instruments
Governing Instruments
14-2712
2
14-2802
Effect of divorce, annulment and decree of separation
Disqualification
14-2802
2
14-2803
Murder of decedent; effect; federal law; definitions
Disqualification
14-2803
2
14-2804
Termination of marriage; effect; revocation of probate and nonprobate transfers; federal law; definitions
Disqualification
14-2804
2
14-2901
Nonvested property interest; general power of appointment; validity; exception
Nonvested Interests
14-2901
2
14-2902
Nonvested property interest or power of appointment; creation
Nonvested Interests
14-2902
2
14-2903
Reformation of a disposition plan; conditions
Nonvested Interests
14-2903
2
14-2904
Statutory rule against perpetuities; exclusion
Nonvested Interests
14-2904
2
14-2905
Nonvested property interest or power of appointment; creation; effective date; judicial reformation
Nonvested Interests
14-2905
2
14-2906
Rule against perpetuities; supersession
Nonvested Interests
14-2906
2
14-2907
Honorary trusts; trusts for pets; conditions
Nonvested Interests
14-2907
2
14-3101
Devolution of estate at death; administration on deaths of husband and wife
General Provisions
14-3101
3
14-3102
Necessity of statement or order of probate for will; exception
General Provisions
14-3102
3
14-3103
Necessity of appointment for administration
General Provisions
14-3103
3
14-3104
Claims against decedent; necessity of administration
General Provisions
14-3104
3
14-3105
Proceedings affecting devolution and administration; jurisdiction of subject matter
General Provisions
14-3105
3
14-3107
Scope of proceedings; proceedings independent; exception
General Provisions
14-3107
3
14-3108
Probate, testacy and appointment proceedings; ultimate time limit
General Provisions
14-3108
3
14-3109
Statutes of limitation on decedent's cause of action
General Provisions
14-3109
3
14-3110
Action by or against personal representative; survival of causes of action
General Provisions
14-3110
3
14-3201
Venue for first and subsequent estate proceedings; location of property
Venue for Probate and Administration; Priority to Administer; Demand for Notice
14-3201
3
14-3202
Appointment or testacy proceedings; conflicting claim of domicile in another state
Venue for Probate and Administration; Priority to Administer; Demand for Notice
14-3202
3
14-3203
Priority among persons seeking appointment as personal representative
Venue for Probate and Administration; Priority to Administer; Demand for Notice
14-3203
3
14-3204
Demand for notice of order or filing concerning decedent's estate
Venue for Probate and Administration; Priority to Administer; Demand for Notice
14-3204
3
14-3301
Informal probate or appointment proceedings; application; contents
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3301
3
14-3302
Informal probate; duty of registrar; effect of informal probate
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3302
3
14-3303
Informal probate; proof and findings required
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3303
3
14-3304
Informal probate; unavailable in certain cases
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3304
3
14-3305
Informal probate; registrar not satisfied
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3305
3
14-3306
Informal probate; notice requirements
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3306
3
14-3307
Informal appointment proceedings; delay in order; duty of registrar; effect of appointment
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3307
3
14-3308
Informal appointment proceedings; proof and findings required
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3308
3
14-3309
Informal appointment proceedings; registrar not satisfied
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3309
3
14-3310
Informal appointment proceedings; notice requirements
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3310
3
14-3311
Informal appointment unavailable in certain cases
Informal Probate and Appointment Proceedings
14-3311
3
14-3401
Formal testacy proceedings; nature; when commenced
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3401
3
14-3402
Formal testacy or appointment proceedings; petition; contents
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3402
3
14-3403
Formal testacy proceeding; notice of hearing on petition
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3403
3
14-3404
Formal testacy proceedings; written objections to probate
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3404
3
14-3405
Formal testacy proceedings; uncontested cases; hearings and proof
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3405
3
14-3406
Formal testacy proceedings; contested cases; testimony of attesting witnesses
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3406
3
14-3407
Formal testacy proceedings; burdens in contested cases
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3407
3
14-3408
Formal testacy proceedings; will construction; effect of final order in another jurisdiction
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3408
3
14-3409
Formal testacy proceedings; order; foreign will
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3409
3
14-3410
Formal testacy proceedings; probate of more than one instrument
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3410
3
14-3411
Formal testacy proceedings; partial intestacy
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3411
3
14-3412
Formal testacy proceedings; effect of order; vacation
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3412
3
14-3413
Formal testacy proceedings; vacation of order for other cause
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3413
3
14-3414
Formal proceedings concerning appointment of personal representative
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3414
3
14-3415
Lost and missing wills; wills probated in other jurisdictions
Formal Testacy and Appointment Proceedings
14-3415
3
14-3501
Supervised administration; nature of proceeding
Supervised Administration
14-3501
3
14-3502
Supervised administration; petition; order
Supervised Administration
14-3502
3
14-3503
Supervised administration; effect on other proceedings
Supervised Administration
14-3503
3
14-3504
Supervised administration; powers of personal representative
Supervised Administration
14-3504
3
14-3505
Supervised administration; interim orders; distribution and closing orders; annual accounts; accounting on closing
Supervised Administration
14-3505
3
14-3601
Qualification
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3601
3
14-3602
Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3602
3
14-3603
Bond required; exceptions
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3603
3
14-3604
Bond amount; security; procedure; reduction
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3604
3
14-3606
Terms and conditions of bonds
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3606
3
14-3607
Order restraining personal representative
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3607
3
14-3608
Termination of appointment; general
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3608
3
14-3609
Termination of appointment; death or disability
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3609
3
14-3610
Termination of appointment; voluntary
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3610
3
14-3611
Termination of appointment by removal; cause; procedure
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3611
3
14-3612
Termination of appointment; change of testacy status
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3612
3
14-3613
Successor personal representative
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3613
3
14-3614
Special administrator; appointment
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3614
3
14-3615
Special administrator; who may be appointed
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3615
3
14-3616
Special administrator; appointed informally; powers and duties
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3616
3
14-3617
Special administrator; formal proceedings; power and duties
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3617
3
14-3618
Termination of appointment; special administrator
Personal Representative; Appointment, Control and Termination of Authority
14-3618
3
14-3701
Time of accrual of duties and powers
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3701
3
14-3702
Priority among different letters
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3702
3
14-3703
General duties; relation and liability to persons interested in estate; standing to sue
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3703
3
14-3704
Personal representative to proceed without court order; exception
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3704
3
14-3705
Duty of personal representative; information to heirs and devisees
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3705
3
14-3706
Duty of personal representative; inventory and appraisement
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3706
3
14-3707
Employment of appraisers
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3707
3
14-3708
Duty of personal representative; supplementary inventory
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3708
3
14-3709
Duty of personal representative; possession of estate; discovery of concealed assets
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3709
3
14-3710
Power to avoid transfers; action to set aside fraudulent conveyances
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3710
3
14-3711
Powers of personal representatives; in general
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3711
3
14-3712
Improper exercise of power; breach of fiduciary duty
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3712
3
14-3713
Sale, encumbrance or transaction involving conflict of interest; voidable; exceptions
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3713
3
14-3714
Persons dealing with personal representative; protection
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3714
3
14-3715
Transactions authorized for personal representatives; exceptions
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3715
3
14-3716
Powers and duties of successor personal representative
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3716
3
14-3717
Co-representatives; when joint action required
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3717
3
14-3718
Powers of surviving personal representative
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3718
3
14-3719
Compensation of personal representative
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3719
3
14-3720
Expenses in estate litigation
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3720
3
14-3721
Proceedings for review of employment of agents and compensation of personal representatives and employees of estate
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3721
3
14-3722
Compensation of appointees
Duties and Powers of Personal Representatives
14-3722
3
14-3801
Notice to creditors
Creditors' Claims
14-3801
3
14-3802
Statute of limitations
Creditors' Claims
14-3802
3
14-3803
Limitations on presentation of claims
Creditors' Claims
14-3803
3
14-3804
Manner of presentation of claims
Creditors' Claims
14-3804
3
14-3805
Priority of claims
Creditors' Claims
14-3805
3
14-3806
Allowance of claims
Creditors' Claims
14-3806
3
14-3807
Payment of claims
Creditors' Claims
14-3807
3
14-3808
Individual liability of personal representative
Creditors' Claims
14-3808
3
14-3809
Secured claims
Creditors' Claims
14-3809
3
14-3810
Claims not due and contingent or unliquidated claims
Creditors' Claims
14-3810
3
14-3811
Counterclaims
Creditors' Claims
14-3811
3
14-3812
Execution and levies prohibited
Creditors' Claims
14-3812
3
14-3813
Compromise of claims
Creditors' Claims
14-3813
3
14-3814
Encumbered assets
Creditors' Claims
14-3814
3
14-3815
Administration in more than one state; duty of personal representative
Creditors' Claims
14-3815
3
14-3816
Final distribution to domiciliary representative
Creditors' Claims
14-3816
3
14-3901
Successors' rights if no administration
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3901
3
14-3902
Distribution; order in which assets appropriated; abatement
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3902
3
14-3903
Right of retainer
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3903
3
14-3904
Interest on general pecuniary devise
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3904
3
14-3906
Distribution in kind; valuation; method
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3906
3
14-3907
Distribution in kind; evidence
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3907
3
14-3908
Distribution; right or title of distributee
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3908
3
14-3909
Improper distribution; liability of distributee
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3909
3
14-3910
Purchasers from distributees or transferees protected
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3910
3
14-3911
Partition for purpose of distribution
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3911
3
14-3912
Private agreements among successors to decedent binding on personal representative
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3912
3
14-3913
Distributions to trustee
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3913
3
14-3914
Disposition of unclaimed assets
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3914
3
14-3915
Distribution to person under disability
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3915
3
14-3916
Community property
Special Provisions Relating to Distribution
14-3916
3
14-3931
Formal proceedings terminating administration; testate or intestate; order of general protection
Closing Estates
14-3931
3
14-3932
Formal proceedings terminating testate administration; order construing will without adjudicating testacy
Closing Estates
14-3932
3
14-3933
Closing estates; statement of personal representative
Closing Estates
14-3933
3
14-3934
Liability of distributees to claimants
Closing Estates
14-3934
3
14-3935
Limitations on proceedings against personal representative
Closing Estates
14-3935
3
14-3936
Limitations on actions and proceedings against distributees
Closing Estates
14-3936
3
14-3937
Certificate discharging liens securing fiduciary performance
Closing Estates
14-3937
3
14-3938
Subsequent administration
Closing Estates
14-3938
3
14-3951
Effect of approval of agreements involving trusts, inalienable interests, or interests of third persons
Compromise of Controversies
14-3951
3
14-3952
Procedure for securing court approval of compromise
Compromise of Controversies
14-3952
3
14-3971
Collection of personal property by affidavit; ownership of vehicles; affidavit of succession to real property
Transfer of Title to Small Estates by Affidavit and Summary Administration Procedure
14-3971
3
14-3972
Effect of affidavit
Transfer of Title to Small Estates by Affidavit and Summary Administration Procedure
14-3972
3
14-3973
Small estates; summary administrative procedure
Transfer of Title to Small Estates by Affidavit and Summary Administration Procedure
14-3973
3
14-3974
Small estates; closing by sworn statement of personal representative
Transfer of Title to Small Estates by Affidavit and Summary Administration Procedure
14-3974
3
14-4101
Definitions
Definitions
14-4101
4
14-4201
Payment of debt and delivery of property to domiciliary foreign personal representative without local administration
Powers of Foreign Personal Representatives
14-4201
4
14-4202
Payment or delivery discharges
Powers of Foreign Personal Representatives
14-4202
4
14-4203
Resident creditor notice
Powers of Foreign Personal Representatives
14-4203
4
14-4204
Proof of authority and bond
Powers of Foreign Personal Representatives
14-4204
4
14-4205
Powers
Powers of Foreign Personal Representatives
14-4205
4
14-4206
Power of representatives in transition
Powers of Foreign Personal Representatives
14-4206
4
14-4207
Ancillary and other local administrations; provisions governing
Powers of Foreign Personal Representatives
14-4207
4
14-4301
Jurisdiction by act of foreign personal representative
Jurisdiction Over Foreign Representatives
14-4301
4
14-4302
Jurisdiction by act of decedent
Jurisdiction Over Foreign Representatives
14-4302
4
14-4303
Service on foreign personal representative
Jurisdiction Over Foreign Representatives
14-4303
4
14-4401
Effect of adjudication for or against personal representative
Judgments and Personal Representative
14-4401
4
14-5101
Definitions
General Provisions
14-5101
5
14-5102
Jurisdiction of subject matter; consolidation of proceedings
General Provisions
14-5102
5
14-5103
Facility of payment or delivery
General Provisions
14-5103
5
14-5104
Delegation of powers by parent or guardian
General Provisions
14-5104
5
14-5105
Bond of guardian
General Provisions
14-5105
5
14-5106
Disclosure requirements for proposed guardians and conservators; restrictions by local rules
General Provisions
14-5106
5
14-5107
Military member power of attorney; definition
General Provisions
14-5107
5
14-5108
Guardianship of foreign citizens
General Provisions
14-5108
5
14-5109
Disclosure of compensation; determining reasonableness and necessity
General Provisions
14-5109
5
14-5110
Claim deadline for compensation; definitions
General Provisions
14-5110
5
14-5111
Duties of appointed attorney; contempt
General Provisions
14-5111
5
14-5201
Status of guardian of minor; general
Guardians of Minors
14-5201
5
14-5202
Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor
Guardians of Minors
14-5202
5
14-5203
Objection by minor of fourteen or older to testamentary appointment
Guardians of Minors
14-5203
5
14-5204
Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment
Guardians of Minors
14-5204
5
14-5205
Court appointment of guardian of minor; venue
Guardians of Minors
14-5205
5
14-5206
Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee; fingerprints
Guardians of Minors
14-5206
5
14-5207
Formal appointment of guardian of minor; procedure
Guardians of Minors
14-5207
5
14-5208
Consent to service by acceptance of appointment; notice
Guardians of Minors
14-5208
5
14-5209
Powers and duties of guardian of minor
Guardians of Minors
14-5209
5
14-5210
Termination of appointment of guardian; general
Guardians of Minors
14-5210
5
14-5211
Proceedings subsequent to appointment; venue
Guardians of Minors
14-5211
5
14-5212
Resignation or removal proceedings
Guardians of Minors
14-5212
5
14-5213
Prospective guardian's blindness; burden of proof; specific written findings; definitions
Guardians of Minors
14-5213
5
14-5301
Appointment of guardian by will or other writing; objections; notice
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5301
5
14-5301.01
Appointment of guardian by will or other writing; effectiveness; acceptance; confirmation
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5301-01
5
14-5301.02
Appointment and status of guardian
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5301-02
5
14-5301.03
Judicial appointment of guardian; special provision for incapacitated minors approaching adulthood
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5301-03
5
14-5301.04
Judicial appointment of conservator or protective order; special provision for incapacitated minors approaching adulthood
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5301-04
5
14-5302
Venue
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5302
5
14-5303
Procedure for court appointment of a guardian of an alleged incapacitated person
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5303
5
14-5304
Findings; limitations; filing; fingerprinting
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5304
5
14-5304.01
Effect of appointment of guardian on privilege to operate a motor vehicle
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5304-01
5
14-5304.02
Limited guardianship; voting
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5304-02
5
14-5305
Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5305
5
14-5306
Termination of guardianship for incapacitated person
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5306
5
14-5307
Substitution or resignation of guardian; termination of incapacity
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5307
5
14-5308
Court appointed investigators; qualifications; duties
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5308
5
14-5309
Notices in guardianship proceedings; damages
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5309
5
14-5310
Temporary guardians; appointment; notice; court appointed attorney hearings; duties
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5310
5
14-5310.01
Adult protective services workers; special visitation warrants
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5310-01
5
14-5311
Who may be guardian; priorities
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5311
5
14-5312
General powers and duties of guardian
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5312
5
14-5312.01
Inpatient treatment; rights and duties of ward and guardian
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5312-01
5
14-5312.02
Admission for evaluation or treatment by guardian; duties of physician or mental health care provider
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5312-02
5
14-5313
Proceedings subsequent to appointment; venue
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5313
5
14-5314
Compensation of appointees; definitions
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5314
5
14-5315
Guardian reports; contents
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5315
5
14-5316
Maintaining ward's relationships; contact orders; definitions
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5316
5
14-5317
Notice to family members of adult ward's hospitalization or death; definition
Guardians of Incapacitated Persons
14-5317
5
14-5401
Protective proceedings; fingerprinting
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5401
5
14-5401.01
Temporary conservators; appointment; notice; hearings
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5401-01
5
14-5402
Protective proceedings; jurisdiction of affairs of protected persons
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5402
5
14-5403
Venue
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5403
5
14-5404
Original petition for appointment or protective order
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5404
5
14-5405
Notice in conservatorship proceedings; damages
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5405
5
14-5406
Protective proceedings; request for notice; interested person
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5406
5
14-5407
Procedure concerning hearing and order on original petition
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5407
5
14-5408
Permissible court orders
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5408
5
14-5409
Protective arrangements and single transactions authorized
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5409
5
14-5410
Who may be appointed conservator; priorities
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5410
5
14-5411
Bond; exception
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5411
5
14-5412
Terms and requirements of bonds
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5412
5
14-5413
Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5413
5
14-5414
Compensation and expenses; definitions
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5414
5
14-5414.01
State veterans' conservatorship fund
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5414-01
5
14-5415
Resignation or substitution of conservator
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5415
5
14-5416
Petitions for orders subsequent to appointment
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5416
5
14-5417
General duty of conservator
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5417
5
14-5418
Inventory and records
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5418
5
14-5419
Accounts; definition
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5419
5
14-5420
Conservators; title by appointment
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5420
5
14-5421
Recording of conservator's letters
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5421
5
14-5422
Sale, encumbrance or transaction involving conflict of interest; voidable; exceptions
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5422
5
14-5423
Persons dealing with conservators; protection
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5423
5
14-5424
Powers of conservator in administration
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5424
5
14-5425
Distributive duties and powers of conservator
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5425
5
14-5426
Enlargement or limitation of powers of conservator
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5426
5
14-5427
Preservation of estate plan
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5427
5
14-5428
Claims against protected person; enforcement
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5428
5
14-5429
Personal liability of conservator
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5429
5
14-5430
Termination of proceeding
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5430
5
14-5431
Payment of debt and delivery of property to foreign conservator without local proceedings
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5431
5
14-5432
Domiciliary foreign conservator; powers of local conservator
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5432
5
14-5433
Probate fund; use
Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors
14-5433
5
14-5501
Durable power of attorney; creation; validity
Powers of Attorney
14-5501
5
14-5502
Effect of lapse of time, disability or incapacity
Powers of Attorney
14-5502
5
14-5503
Relation of agent to court appointed fiduciary
Powers of Attorney
14-5503
5
14-5504
Revocation; termination; effect; notice
Powers of Attorney
14-5504
5
14-5505
Continuance of durable powers of attorney by affidavit
Powers of Attorney
14-5505
5
14-5506
Powers of attorney; intimidation; deception; definitions
Powers of Attorney
14-5506
5
14-5507
Applicability of article
Powers of Attorney
14-5507
5
14-5601
Establishment of office of public fiduciary; appointments; costs
Public Fiduciary
14-5601
5
14-5602
Duties of public fiduciary; appointment; law enforcement agency; temporary protection of property; definition
Public Fiduciary
14-5602
5
14-5603
Deposit of funds; investment plan
Public Fiduciary
14-5603
5
14-5604
Claim against estate for expenses
Public Fiduciary
14-5604
5
14-5605
Letter testamentary or of administration not required; statement to be filed; powers and duties
Public Fiduciary
14-5605
5
14-5606
Additional powers and duties of the public fiduciary
Public Fiduciary
14-5606
5
14-5651
Fiduciaries; licensure; qualifications; conduct; removal; exemption; definitions
Fiduciaries
14-5651
5
14-5652
Attorneys; fiduciary duties
Fiduciaries
14-5652
5
14-5701
Fiduciary arrest warrants
Fiduciary Arrest Warrants
14-5701
5
14-5702
Time and manner of execution; information
Fiduciary Arrest Warrants
14-5702
5
14-5703
Procedure after arrest; payment for release from custody
Fiduciary Arrest Warrants
14-5703
5
14-5704
Entry into criminal information system
Fiduciary Arrest Warrants
14-5704
5
14-5721
Definitions
Supported Decision-Making Agreements
14-5721
5
14-5722
Supported decision-making agreements; scope; rights and obligations; intimidation; deception; petition; termination; form
Supported Decision-Making Agreements
14-5722
5
14-6101
Nonprobate transfers on death; nontestamentary nature
General Provisions
14-6101
6
14-6102
Nonprobate transferees; liability for creditor claims and statutory allowances
General Provisions
14-6102
6
14-6103
Notice of death of settlor; filing claim against trust estate
General Provisions
14-6103
6
14-6201
Definitions
Accounts
14-6201
6
14-6202
Application of article
Accounts
14-6202
6
14-6203
Types of accounts; existing accounts
Accounts
14-6203
6
14-6204
Sample forms
Accounts
14-6204
6
14-6205
Designation of agent; authority; termination
Accounts
14-6205
6
14-6206
Beneficial ownership; application and limitation of article
Accounts
14-6206
6
14-6211
Ownership of accounts
Accounts
14-6211
6
14-6212
Death of a party; rights of survivors
Accounts
14-6212
6
14-6213
Alteration of rights
Accounts
14-6213
6
14-6214
Accounts; transfers; nontestamentary effect
Accounts
14-6214
6
14-6216
Community property; effect of account; right of survivorship
Accounts
14-6216
6
14-6221
Financial institutions; types of accounts
Accounts
14-6221
6
14-6222
Multiple party accounts; payment; proof of death and survivorship
Accounts
14-6222
6
14-6223
Pay on death accounts; payment
Accounts
14-6223
6
14-6224
Agency accounts; payment to designated agent
Accounts
14-6224
6
14-6225
Payments to minors
Accounts
14-6225
6
14-6226
Financial institutions; discharge of claims; exception
Accounts
14-6226
6
14-6227
Financial institutions; right to setoff against account
Accounts
14-6227
6
14-6301
Definitions
Securities
14-6301
6
14-6302
Registration of securities; form
Securities
14-6302
6
14-6303
Registration in beneficiary form; applicable law
Securities
14-6303
6
14-6304
Origination of registration
Securities
14-6304
6
14-6305
Form of registration
Securities
14-6305
6
14-6306
Effect of registration
Securities
14-6306
6
14-6307
Ownership on death of owner
Securities
14-6307
6
14-6308
Registering entity; obligations; protection
Securities
14-6308
6
14-6310
Registrations; terms, conditions and forms
Securities
14-6310
6
14-6311
Application of article
Securities
14-6311
6
14-7401
Definitions
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7401
7
14-7402
Fiduciary duties; general principles
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7402
7
14-7403
Trustee's power to adjust
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7403
7
14-7404
Judicial control of discretionary powers
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7404
7
14-7405
Determination and distribution of net income
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7405
7
14-7406
Distribution to residuary and remainder beneficiaries
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7406
7
14-7407
When right to income begins and ends
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7407
7
14-7408
Apportionment of receipts and disbursements when decedent dies or income interest begins
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7408
7
14-7409
Apportionment when income interest ends; definition
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7409
7
14-7410
Character of receipts; definition
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7410
7
14-7411
Distribution from trust or estate
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7411
7
14-7412
Business and other activities conducted by trustee
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7412
7
14-7413
Principal receipts
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7413
7
14-7414
Rental property
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7414
7
14-7415
Obligation to pay money
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7415
7
14-7416
Insurance policies and similar contracts
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7416
7
14-7417
Insubstantial allocations not required
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7417
7
14-7418
Deferred compensation, annuities and similar payments; definition
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7418
7
14-7419
Liquidating assets; definition
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7419
7
14-7420
Minerals, water and other natural resources
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7420
7
14-7421
Timber
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7421
7
14-7422
Property not productive of income
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7422
7
14-7423
Derivatives and options; definition
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7423
7
14-7424
Asset-backed securities; definition
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7424
7
14-7425
Disbursements from income
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7425
7
14-7426
Disbursements from principal
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7426
7
14-7427
Transfers from income to principal for depreciation; definition
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7427
7
14-7428
Transfers from income to reimburse principal
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7428
7
14-7429
Income taxes
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7429
7
14-7430
Adjustments between principal and income because of taxes
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7430
7
14-7431
Proposed actions; notification; definition
Revised Uniform Principal and Income Act
14-7431
7
14-7501
Definitions
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7501
7
14-7502
Application of payments made to fiduciaries
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7502
7
14-7503
Transfer of negotiable instrument by fiduciary
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7503
7
14-7504
Check drawn by fiduciary payable to third person
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7504
7
14-7505
Check drawn by and payable to fiduciary
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7505
7
14-7506
Deposit in name of fiduciary as such
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7506
7
14-7507
Deposit in name of principal
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7507
7
14-7508
Deposit in fiduciary's personal account
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7508
7
14-7509
Deposit in names of two or more trustees
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7509
7
14-7510
Cases not provided for by article
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7510
7
14-7511
Uniformity of interpretation
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7511
7
14-7512
Short title
Uniform Fiduciaries Act
14-7512
7
14-7651
Definitions
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7651
7
14-7652
Scope and jurisdiction
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7652
7
14-7653
Nomination of custodian
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7653
7
14-7654
Transfer by gift or exercise of power of appointment
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7654
7
14-7655
Transfer authorized by will or trust
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7655
7
14-7656
Other transfer by fiduciary
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7656
7
14-7657
Transfer by obligor
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7657
7
14-7658
Receipt for custodial property
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7658
7
14-7659
Manner of creating custodial property and effecting transfer; designation of initial custodian; control
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7659
7
14-7660
Single custodianship
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7660
7
14-7661
Validity and effect of transfer
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7661
7
14-7662
Care of custodial property; duties of custodian
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7662
7
14-7663
Powers of custodian
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7663
7
14-7664
Use of custodial property
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7664
7
14-7665
Custodian's expenses, compensation and bond
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7665
7
14-7666
Exemption of third person from liability
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7666
7
14-7667
Liability to third persons
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7667
7
14-7668
Renunciation, resignation, death or removal of custodian; designation of successor
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7668
7
14-7669
Accounting by and determination of liability of custodian
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7669
7
14-7670
Termination of custodianship
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7670
7
14-7671
Applicability
Arizona Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
14-7671
7
14-8101
Adult adoption; agreement; consent of spouse; court procedure; petition
General Provisions
14-8101
8
14-9101
Definitions
General Provisions
14-9101
9
14-9102
Custodial trust; general
General Provisions
14-9102
9
14-9103
Custodial trustee for future payment or transfer
General Provisions
14-9103
9
14-9104
Form and effect of receipt and acceptance by custodial trustee; jurisdiction
General Provisions
14-9104
9
14-9105
Transfer to custodial trustee by fiduciary or obligor; facility of payment
General Provisions
14-9105
9
14-9106
Multiple beneficiaries; separate custodial trusts; survivorship
General Provisions
14-9106
9
14-9107
General duties of custodial trustee
General Provisions
14-9107
9
14-9108
General powers of custodial trustee
General Provisions
14-9108
9
14-9109
Use of custodial trust property
General Provisions
14-9109
9
14-9110
Determination of incapacity; effect
General Provisions
14-9110
9
14-9111
Exemption of third person from liability
General Provisions
14-9111
9
14-9112
Liability to third person
General Provisions
14-9112
9
14-9113
Declination, resignation, incapacity, death or removal of custodial trustee; designation of successor custodial trustee
General Provisions
14-9113
9
14-9114
Expenses, compensation and bond of custodial trustee
General Provisions
14-9114
9
14-9115
Reporting and accounting by custodial trustee; determination of liability of custodial trustee
General Provisions
14-9115
9
14-9116
Limitations of action against custodial trustee
General Provisions
14-9116
9
14-9117
Distribution on termination
General Provisions
14-9117
9
14-9118
Methods and forms for creating custodial trusts
General Provisions
14-9118
9
14-9119
Applicable law
General Provisions
14-9119
9
14-10001
Short title
General Provisions
14-10001
10
14-10002
Definitions
General Provisions
14-10002
10
14-10003
Scope of chapter
General Provisions
14-10003
10
14-10004
Chapter supplemented by other law
General Provisions
14-10004
10
14-10005
Power to disclaim; general requirements; when irrevocable
General Provisions
14-10005
10
14-10006
Disclaimer of interest in property; definitions
General Provisions
14-10006
10
14-10007
Disclaimer of rights of survivorship in jointly held property
General Provisions
14-10007
10
14-10008
Disclaimer of interest by trustee
General Provisions
14-10008
10
14-10009
Disclaimer of power of appointment or other power not held in fiduciary capacity
General Provisions
14-10009
10
14-10010
Disclaimer by appointee, object or taker in default of exercise of power of appointment
General Provisions
14-10010
10
14-10011
Disclaimer of power held in fiduciary capacity
General Provisions
14-10011
10
14-10012
Delivery or filing; definition
General Provisions
14-10012
10
14-10013
When disclaimer barred or limited
General Provisions
14-10013
10
14-10014
Tax qualified disclaimer
General Provisions
14-10014
10
14-10015
Recording of disclaimer
General Provisions
14-10015
10
14-10016
Application to existing relationships
General Provisions
14-10016
10
14-10017
Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act
General Provisions
14-10017
10
14-10018
Uniformity of application and construction
General Provisions
14-10018
10
14-10101
Short title
General Provisions
14-10101
11
14-10102
Scope
General Provisions
14-10102
11
14-10103
Definitions
General Provisions
14-10103
11
14-10104
Knowledge
General Provisions
14-10104
11
14-10105
Default and mandatory rules
General Provisions
14-10105
11
14-10106
Common law of trusts; principles of equity
General Provisions
14-10106
11
14-10107
Governing law
General Provisions
14-10107
11
14-10108
Principal place of administration
General Provisions
14-10108
11
14-10109
Methods and waiver of notice
General Provisions
14-10109
11
14-10110
Others treated as qualified beneficiaries
General Provisions
14-10110
11
14-10111
Nonjudicial settlement agreements; definition
General Provisions
14-10111
11
14-10112
Rules of construction
General Provisions
14-10112
11
14-10113
Penalty clause for contest; restriction
General Provisions
14-10113
11
14-10201
Role of court in administration of trust
Judicial Proceedings
14-10201
11
14-10202
Jurisdiction over trustee and beneficiary
Judicial Proceedings
14-10202
11
14-10203
Subject matter jurisdiction
Judicial Proceedings
14-10203
11
14-10204
Venue
Judicial Proceedings
14-10204
11
14-10205
Alternative dispute resolution
Judicial Proceedings
14-10205
11
14-10301
Representation
Representation
14-10301
11
14-10302
Appointment of representative
Representation
14-10302
11
14-10401
Methods of creating trust
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10401
11
14-10402
Requirements for creation
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10402
11
14-10403
Trusts created in other jurisdictions
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10403
11
14-10404
Trust purposes
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10404
11
14-10405
Charitable purposes; enforcement
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10405
11
14-10406
Creation of trust induced by fraud, duress or undue influence
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10406
11
14-10407
Evidence of oral trust
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10407
11
14-10408
Trust for care of animal
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10408
11
14-10409
Noncharitable trust without ascertainable beneficiary
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10409
11
14-10410
Modification or termination of trust; proceedings for approval or disapproval
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10410
11
14-10411
Modification or termination of noncharitable irrevocable trust by consent
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10411
11
14-10412
Modification or termination because of unanticipated circumstances or inability to administer trust effectively
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10412
11
14-10413
Cy pres
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10413
11
14-10414
Modification or termination of uneconomic trust
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10414
11
14-10415
Reformation to correct mistakes
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10415
11
14-10416
Modification to achieve settlor's tax objectives
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10416
11
14-10417
Combination and division of trusts
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10417
11
14-10418
Name change
Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
14-10418
11
14-10501
Rights of beneficiary's creditor or assignee; exception
Creditors' Claims; Spendthrift and Discretionary Trusts
14-10501
11
14-10502
Spendthrift provision
Creditors' Claims; Spendthrift and Discretionary Trusts
14-10502
11
14-10503
Exceptions to spendthrift provision; definition
Creditors' Claims; Spendthrift and Discretionary Trusts
14-10503
11
14-10504
Discretionary trusts; effect of standard; definition
Creditors' Claims; Spendthrift and Discretionary Trusts
14-10504
11
14-10505
Creditor's claim against settlor
Creditors' Claims; Spendthrift and Discretionary Trusts
14-10505
11
14-10506
Overdue distribution; definition
Creditors' Claims; Spendthrift and Discretionary Trusts
14-10506
11
14-10507
Personal obligations of trustee
Creditors' Claims; Spendthrift and Discretionary Trusts
14-10507
11
14-10602
Revocation or amendment of revocable trust
Revocable Trusts
14-10602
11
14-10603
Settlor's powers; powers of withdrawal
Revocable Trusts
14-10603
11
14-10604
Limitation on actions contesting validity or revocable trust; distribution of trust property
Revocable Trusts
14-10604
11
14-10701
Accepting or declining trusteeship
Office of Trustee
14-10701
11
14-10702
Trustee's bond
Office of Trustee
14-10702
11
14-10703
Cotrustees
Office of Trustee
14-10703
11
14-10704
Vacancy in trusteeship; appointment of successor
Office of Trustee
14-10704
11
14-10705
Resignation of trustee
Office of Trustee
14-10705
11
14-10706
Removal of trustee
Office of Trustee
14-10706
11
14-10707
Delivery of property by former trustee
Office of Trustee
14-10707
11
14-10708
Compensation of trustee
Office of Trustee
14-10708
11
14-10709
Reimbursement of expenses
Office of Trustee
14-10709
11
14-10801
Duty to administer trust
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10801
11
14-10802
Duty of loyalty
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10802
11
14-10803
Impartiality
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10803
11
14-10804
Prudent administration
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10804
11
14-10805
Costs of administration
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10805
11
14-10806
Trustee's skills
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10806
11
14-10807
Delegation by trustee
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10807
11
14-10808
Powers to direct
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10808
11
14-10809
Control and protection of trust property
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10809
11
14-10810
Record keeping and identification of trust property
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10810
11
14-10811
Enforcement and defense of claims
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10811
11
14-10812
Collecting trust property
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10812
11
14-10813
Duty to inform and report
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10813
11
14-10814
Discretionary powers; tax savings
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10814
11
14-10815
General powers of trustee
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10815
11
14-10816
Specific powers of trustee
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10816
11
14-10817
Distribution on termination; release of trustee
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10817
11
14-10818
Trust protector
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10818
11
14-10819
Trustee's special power to appoint to other trust
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10819
11
14-10820
Fiduciaries; service as trustee; limitation
Duties and Powers of Trustee and Trust Protector
14-10820
11
14-10901
Prudent investor rule
Prudent Investor Rule
14-10901
11
14-10902
Standard of care; portfolio strategy; risk and return objectives
Prudent Investor Rule
14-10902
11
14-10903
Diversification
Prudent Investor Rule
14-10903
11
14-10904
Duties at inception of trusteeship
Prudent Investor Rule
14-10904
11
14-10905
Reviewing compliance
Prudent Investor Rule
14-10905
11
14-10906
Prudent investor rule; language to invoke standard
Prudent Investor Rule
14-10906
11
14-10907
Delegation of investment and management functions; duties; limitations
Prudent Investor Rule
14-10907
11
14-10908
Life insurance on settlor; liability of trustee
Prudent Investor Rule
14-10908
11
14-10909
Application to existing trusts
Prudent Investor Rule
14-10909
11
14-11001
Remedies for breach of trust
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11001
11
14-11002
Damages for breach of trust
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11002
11
14-11003
Damages in absence of breach
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11003
11
14-11004
Attorney fees and costs
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11004
11
14-11005
Limitation of action against trustee
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11005
11
14-11006
Reliance on trust instrument
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11006
11
14-11007
Event affecting administration or distribution
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11007
11
14-11008
Exculpation of trustee
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11008
11
14-11009
Beneficiary's consent, release or ratification
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11009
11
14-11010
Limitation on personal liability of trustee
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11010
11
14-11011
Interest as general partner
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11011
11
14-11012
Protection of person dealing with trustee
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11012
11
14-11013
Certification of trust
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11013
11
14-11014
Total return trusts; definitions
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11014
11
14-11015
Express total return unitrusts; definition
Liability of Trustees and Rights of Persons Dealing with Trustees
14-11015
11
14-11101
Electronic records and signatures
Miscellaneous Provisions
14-11101
11
14-11102
Severability clause
Miscellaneous Provisions
14-11102
11
14-12101
Short title
General Provisions
14-12101
12
14-12102
Definitions
General Provisions
14-12102
12
14-12103
International applications of act
General Provisions
14-12103
12
14-12104
Communication between courts
General Provisions
14-12104
12
14-12105
Cooperation between courts
General Provisions
14-12105
12
14-12106
Taking testimony in another state
General Provisions
14-12106
12
14-12201
Definitions; significant connection factors
Jurisdiction
14-12201
12
14-12202
Exclusive basis
Jurisdiction
14-12202
12
14-12203
Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
14-12203
12
14-12204
Special jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
14-12204
12
14-12205
Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
14-12205
12
14-12206
Appropriate forum
Jurisdiction
14-12206
12
14-12207
Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
Jurisdiction
14-12207
12
14-12208
Notice of proceeding
Jurisdiction
14-12208
12
14-12209
Proceedings in more than one state
Jurisdiction
14-12209
12
14-12301
Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state
Transfer of Guardianship or Conservatorship
14-12301
12
14-12302
Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state
Transfer of Guardianship or Conservatorship
14-12302
12
14-12401
Registration of guardianship orders
Registration and Recognition of Orders from Other State
14-12401
12
14-12402
Registration of protective orders
Registration and Recognition of Orders from Other State
14-12402
12
14-12403
Effect of registration
Registration and Recognition of Orders from Other State
14-12403
12
14-12501
Uniformity of application and construction
Miscellaneous Provisions
14-12501
12
14-12502
Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act
Miscellaneous Provisions
14-12502
12
14-12503
Transitional provision
Miscellaneous Provisions
14-12503
12
14-13101
Short title
General Provisions
14-13101
13
14-13102
Definitions
General Provisions
14-13102
13
14-13103
Applicability
General Provisions
14-13103
13
14-13104
User direction for disclosure of digital assets
General Provisions
14-13104
13
14-13105
Terms-of-service agreement
General Provisions
14-13105
13
14-13106
Procedure for disclosing digital assets
General Provisions
14-13106
13
14-13107
Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user
General Provisions
14-13107
13
14-13108
Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user
General Provisions
14-13108
13
14-13109
Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal
General Provisions
14-13109
13
14-13110
Disclosure of other digital assets of principal
General Provisions
14-13110
13
14-13111
Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user
General Provisions
14-13111
13
14-13112
Disclosure of contents of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not original user
General Provisions
14-13112
13
14-13113
Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not original user
General Provisions
14-13113
13
14-13114
Disclosure of digital assets to conservator of protected person
General Provisions
14-13114
13
14-13115
Fiduciary duty and authority
General Provisions
14-13115
13
14-13116
Custodian compliance and immunity
General Provisions
14-13116
13
14-13117
Uniformity of application and construction
General Provisions
14-13117
13
14-13118
Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act
General Provisions
14-13118
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