When Supervised Administration Is Ordered
Under A.R.S. § 14-3502, the court will order supervised handling in several cases. The will may direct it. The court may find it needed to protect interested persons. Or the facts may call for closer oversight. Any interested person or the personal representative can request it at any time.
How It Differs from Unsupervised Administration
In unsupervised handling, the personal representative has broad authority to act without court orders. In supervised handling, they keep most powers but cannot distribute assets without court approval. They also cannot sell real estate without court confirmation. The personal representative must file annual accounts and a final accounting at closing.