Pinal County Probate Records

Pinal County probate court records are kept at the Superior Court in Florence. This court handles all estate cases, guardianships, and conservatorships for one of Arizona's fastest-growing counties. The Clerk of the Superior Court maintains all probate files and can help you search for records or file new cases. Pinal County offers multiple payment methods and accepts e-filing for some probate documents through the eFileAZ system.

Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of the Superior Court processes all probate filings in Pinal County. Visit the Pinal County probate page for forms, instructions, and current procedures. Staff can answer questions about filing requirements and fees.

The courthouse is at 971 North Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, Florence, AZ 85132. Mail goes to PO Box 2730, Florence, AZ 85132. Call toll-free at (888) 431-1311 or local at (520) 509-3555. Fax is (520) 866-5320. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pinal County accepts cash, money orders, certified checks, personal checks, and credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. If a check bounces, there is a $25 NSF fee. This is one of the few Arizona counties that still accepts personal checks for probate filings.

Pinal County Probate Filing Fees

The Pinal County fee schedule lists all costs for probate matters. Fees apply whether you file in person, by mail, or electronically.

An application for informal probate costs $251, whether the estate has a will or not. Affidavits of succession also cost $251. Guardianship and conservatorship petitions are $251. Formal probate petitions and contested matters cost the same. Post-judgment probate activities cost $162.

Other fees include $35 for claims against the estate, $35 for demands for notice, $35 for document certification, $0.50 per page for copies, and $35 per year for records research. There is an $8 postage and handling fee if you need documents mailed to you.

Note: Fees change from time to time. Call the clerk to verify current costs before filing.

Pinal County Probate Questions

The Pinal County Courts FAQ page answers common questions about court procedures. While it covers all case types, you can find useful information about probate matters and general filing requirements.

Self-help resources are available for people who want to handle probate without a lawyer. The statewide forms from the Arizona Judicial Branch work in Pinal County. Download them from azcourts.gov and file at the clerk's office in Florence.

Pinal County Public Fiduciary

The Public Fiduciary serves as guardian or conservator when appointed by the court. This office manages the affairs of people who have no one else to help them. The court refers cases when a protected person needs someone to make decisions on their behalf.

The Public Fiduciary office is at 31 N. Pinal Street, Florence, AZ 85132. Call (520) 866-7252 for information. The office charges hourly rates for services: $100 per hour for the Director or Attorney, and $40 per hour for case managers, legal secretaries, finance staff, and benefits coordinators.

Pinal County Probate E-Filing

Pinal County participates in the eFileAZ system for some probate documents. You can e-file subsequent documents after your case is open. However, case-initiating documents and original wills must still be filed on paper. This is a statewide rule under Arizona law.

To use e-filing, create an account at eFileAZ.gov. The system guides you through selecting your court and case type. Some document types may not be available for electronic filing. Check with the clerk if you are unsure whether your document can be e-filed.

The Public Access portal from the Arizona Judicial Branch lets you search for Pinal County probate cases online. Visit apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess to look up case information by name or case number.

Cities in Pinal County

Residents of Pinal County cities file probate cases at the Superior Court in Florence. The court serves all communities in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pinal County. Each has its own Superior Court for probate matters.