La Paz County Probate Records Search

La Paz County probate court records are kept at the Superior Court in Parker. This western Arizona county borders California along the Colorado River. Hollie Lucas serves as Superior Court Clerk. The office handles all probate filings including estate cases, guardianships, and conservatorships. La Paz County uses Mohave County forms with the court name changed to La Paz. Online payments are accepted through the state court payment system.

La Paz County Superior Court Clerk

The Superior Court Clerk handles all probate matters in La Paz County. Hollie Lucas is the clerk. The office is at 1316 Kofa Avenue, Suite 607, Parker, AZ 85344. Call (928) 669-6131 for inquiries. Fax is (928) 669-2186.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Online payment is available through the NCourt payment system. This allows you to pay filing fees, copy costs, and other court charges online.

La Paz County Probate Forms

La Paz County uses Mohave County forms for probate filings. Download forms from the Mohave County website and change the court name from Mohave to La Paz before filing. You can also use statewide forms from the Arizona Judicial Branch.

Make sure to select La Paz County as your court when completing any forms. Staff can help you find the right forms but cannot give legal advice. Bring completed forms to the clerk's office with your filing fee.

Note: Some cases or documents may not appear in online public access systems. Contact the clerk's office directly for complete information about specific cases.

Filing Probate in La Paz County

To file probate in La Paz County, gather your documents and visit the clerk's office in Parker. Bring the original will if one exists, death certificate, asset information, and completed forms. Pay the filing fee in person or online before your visit.

Arizona requires probate to begin within two years of death. Small estates may avoid full probate using an affidavit. Personal property under $200,000 can transfer 30 days after death without going through court. Real property under $300,000 can transfer six months after death using an affidavit filed with the court.

Non-licensed fiduciaries must complete training before serving. This includes family members appointed as personal representative, guardian, or conservator. The Arizona Judicial Branch website has approved training programs. File the training declaration with your case documents.

Search La Paz County Probate Records Online

The Arizona Judicial Branch Public Access portal covers La Paz County cases. Search by name or case number at no charge. This shows basic case information. Not all cases or documents appear in public access systems due to privacy rules or system limitations.

For records not available online, contact the clerk's office directly. Staff can search for cases and provide copies. Include the case number if you know it, or give names and approximate dates. There may be fees for searches and copies.

Nearby Counties

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