Greenlee County Probate Records

Greenlee County probate court records are maintained at the Superior Court in Clifton. This is Arizona's smallest county by population, located in the eastern part of the state along the New Mexico border. Madeline Montoya serves as Clerk of the Superior Court with Lindsey Garcia as Chief Deputy. The office handles all probate filings including estate cases, guardianships, and conservatorships for this rural mining community.

Greenlee County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of the Courts handles all probate matters in Greenlee County. The office is at 223 5th Street, Clifton, AZ 85533. Mail goes to PO Box 1027, Clifton, AZ 85533. Call (928) 865-4242 for inquiries.

Email the Superior Court at greenleeSC@courts.az.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The small size of the county means more personal service, but also means you should call ahead for complex matters.

Greenlee County Superior Court

The Superior Court hears all probate cases in Greenlee County. This includes estate administration, guardianship appointments, conservatorship matters, and will filings. Judges handle formal proceedings while the Probate Registrar processes informal matters.

Statewide forms from the Arizona Judicial Branch work in Greenlee County. Download them from azcourts.gov. Select Greenlee County as your court when completing the forms. Staff can help you find the right forms but cannot give legal advice.

Greenlee County Public Fiduciary

The Public Fiduciary serves when no family member can act as guardian or conservator. The court appoints this office for people who need protection and have no one else to help them.

The office is at 223 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 1116, Clifton, AZ 85533. Call (928) 865-2323 for information. Hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Public Fiduciary takes referrals from the Superior Court.

Filing Probate in Greenlee County

To file probate in Greenlee County, bring your documents to the clerk's office in Clifton. You need the original will if one exists, death certificate, asset list, and completed forms. The filing fee is due when you submit your documents.

Arizona's two-year deadline applies to most probate cases. Start the case within two years of the death. Small estates may qualify for simplified procedures using an affidavit instead of full probate. Personal property under $200,000 can transfer 30 days after death. Real property under $300,000 can transfer six months after death.

Non-licensed fiduciaries must complete training. This includes family members serving as personal representative, guardian, or conservator. Complete the online training through the Arizona Judicial Branch website. File the training declaration with your case documents.

Note: Call ahead for complex filings. The small staff may need time to prepare for your visit.

Search Greenlee County Probate Records Online

The Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access portal covers Greenlee County cases. Search by name or case number at no charge. This shows basic case information like filing dates and case status. For full documents, contact the clerk's office directly.

Due to the small size of the county, some specialized services may require contact with the clerk. The office can help you locate records and provide copies. Include the case number if you know it, or provide names and dates for staff to search.

Nearby Counties

These Arizona counties border Greenlee County. Each has its own Superior Court.