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Mandatory training requirements.
 

Rule 42 of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure requires training for individuals involved in probate matters, including non-licensed fiduciaries, court investigators, judges, and attorneys serving as appointed counsel or as guardians ad litem for a proposed adult ward or adult protected person. The mandatory training requirements and approved curriculum for each group can be found in Administrative Order No. 2012-62.

NOTE: Someone who serves as either a guardian, personal representative or conservator is called a "non-licensed fiduciary."
 
Required training for all individuals.

For Non-Licensed Fiduciaries


Before the court can issue letters allowing someone to serve as a guardian, conservator, or personal representative, they must complete training required by the Arizona Supreme Court.
 

GO TO NON-LICENSED FIDUCIARY TRAINING

For Probate Court Investigators


An individual must complete a training course prescribed by the Supreme Court before being appointed as a probate court investigator.
 

GO TO PROBATE COURT INVESTIGATOR TRAINING

For Attorneys


Training for attorneys appointed by the court to serve as counsel in probate matters is available through the State Bar of Arizona.
 

GO TO STATE BAR OF ARIZONA

For Judges


Arizona judges presiding over probate matters must participate in training, which is provided by both local courts and the AOC's Education Services.
 

GO TO AOC'S EDUCATION SERVICES