The Arizona Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (Maricopa County Form PBIP13f, revision date 04/02/25) is the court form you file to be put in charge of a loved one’s estate without a judge hearing. You file it with the Probate Registrar at the Superior Court of Arizona in the county where the person lived, and it works whether the person died with a Will (a “Testate Estate”) or without one (an “Intestate Estate”).
Getting one box wrong on this form can stall your case for weeks, because the Registrar reads each line under oath and rejects applications that contradict the law. Arizona courts handle thousands of probate filings each year, and a large share bounce back on the first try for missing heirs, wrong dates, or a skipped bond box. This guide walks you through every field so your first filing sticks.
- 🧾 How to pick the right path on the form when there is a Will versus no Will.
- 👥 How to list every heir and devisee so the Registrar does not reject your filing.
- 📅 How to handle the 120-hour rule and the 2-year deadline under A.R.S. 14-3108.
- 💵 How to answer the bond question and avoid posting money you do not need to.
- ✅ Three full filled-out examples plus a field-level checklist of mistakes to avoid.
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
The Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative is the document that asks the Superior Court to name you as the Personal Representative (often called the executor or administrator) of someone who died. A Personal Representative is the person with legal power to gather the decedent’s property, pay debts, and pass what is left to the heirs. The form is filed under A.R.S. 14-3301, the statute that lists who may apply and what the application must say. Without this appointment, no bank, title company, or insurer will release the decedent’s assets to you.
The form receives its authority from the Probate Registrar, a court officer who reviews informal filings on paper without a hearing. “Informal” means there is no fight over the Will or who should serve. If heirs disagree or the Will is challenged, the case must go “formal” before a judge instead. The same single form covers both the intestate path (no Will) and the testate path (Will), and you check one box at the top to tell the Registrar which one applies.
Not everyone may file. A.R.S. 14-3301 limits applicants to the surviving spouse, an adult child, a parent, a brother or sister, an heir, a person named in the Will, and (45 days after death) a creditor. If you are not on this list, the Registrar cannot accept your application, and you must ask someone with priority to file or to nominate you. The form also pairs with companion documents in the Maricopa informal probate packet, such as the Acceptance, the Letters, and the Order to Personal Representative.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Gather everything below before you open the form, because the application is sworn under oath and every blank you guess at can void your filing. Pulling these items first also lets you finish the whole packet in one sitting.
- The certified death certificate, which proves the date and place of death you write in Section 3 and which the court matches against your answers.
- The original signed Will, if one exists, because Section 4 says the original “is filed with this Application” and a copy will not do for informal probate.
- The decedent’s last home address, since the county of residence decides which court has venue under Section 6.
- The full legal name of the decedent exactly as it appears on the Will or death certificate, so the case caption matches every later document.
- The names, ages, relationships, and addresses of the surviving spouse, all children, and all heirs and devisees for Section 5, because a missing heir is the top reason filings get rejected.
- Your own interest in the estate (spouse, adult child, named executor), which you state in Section 2 to show you are allowed to apply.
- The names and addresses of anyone with equal or higher priority to serve under A.R.S. 14-3203, needed for Section 11, plus their signed waivers or renunciations if they outrank you.
- Signed waivers of bond from all heirs, or proof the Will waives bond, so you can answer Section 12 without estimating the estate’s value.
- A rough fair-market value of the estate’s personal property, real property, and yearly income, in case a bond is required in Section 12.
- The filing fee, currently about $176 for an informal application, or a fee waiver request if you cannot pay.
If any item is missing, the Registrar can hold or reject the application. A missing heir name, for example, means the court cannot confirm who must receive notice, and your appointment can be reversed later.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
You can download the official form free from the Maricopa County probate forms page, which hosts the full informal probate packet as a single PDF. The statewide version lives on the Arizona Judicial Branch probate forms page, and the Branch notes those generic forms “may be accepted by courts statewide.” Other counties post their own versions, such as the Pima County Superior Court and the Mohave County informal probate kits.
Always confirm you have the current revision. The Maricopa form carries the code PBIP13f and the revision date 040225 (April 2, 2025) in its footer, so check that date before you fill it in. Courts reject outdated versions because field numbers and statute references change between revisions.
You may type into the PDF on a computer or print it and write by hand in black ink. Many counties also accept electronic filing through AZTurboCourt, the state’s online filing portal. If you file by hand, use block capital letters so the clerk can read names and dates without guessing.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form PBIP13f Line by Line
The form runs four pages. Work through it in order, because each section builds on the one before, and the oath at the end covers every answer you gave.
Caption Block: Person Filing and Estate Name
The top of page 1 asks for your contact details and the name of the estate. This is where you write your name, mailing address, city, state, zip, phone, and email, plus a box to check that you are “Self, without a Lawyer.”
Fill in your legal name and a mailing address where the court can reach you, then check the Self, without a Lawyer box if you have no attorney. In the “In the Matter of the Estate of” line, write the decedent’s full legal name. For example, Robert James Carter writes his own name and address at the top, checks Self, without a Lawyer, and types In the Matter of the Estate of Margaret Anne Carter in the caption.
If your home address is protected for safety reasons, the form lets you skip the street address, so use a safe mailing address instead. A common mistake here is writing a nickname or partial name for the decedent, which makes the case caption differ from the death certificate and forces the clerk to fix every later document. Many filers think the caption name is just a label, but the Registrar treats it as the official estate name, so it must match the death certificate exactly.
Section 1: This Is an Application For (Check One Box)
Section 1 asks which type of case you are opening. You check one of two boxes: Informal Appointment of Personal Representative because the person died without a Will (“Intestate Estate”) or Informal Probate of Will and for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative because the person died with a Will (“Testate Estate”).
Check the first box only if there is no Will, and the second box only if you have the original Will to file. Do not check both. For example, Robert Carter has his mother’s signed Will in hand, so he checks the second box for a Testate Estate.
If you are unsure whether a document is a valid Will, the safer move is to file it and let the Registrar review it rather than treat the estate as intestate. The most common mistake is checking the intestate box when a Will exists, which means the estate would pass under default state law instead of the Will’s terms. Some filers believe a Will must be “official” or notarized to count, but Arizona honors any Will that was validly signed, so check the testate box if a signed Will exists.
Section 2: Your Interest and Right to File
Section 2 asks where you live and why the law lets you apply. You write your county and state, then check the box that matches your relationship: surviving spouse, adult child, parent, brother or sister, an heir entitled to property (no Will), a person named in the Will, or a creditor 45 days after death.
Pick the single box that best fits your role. For example, Robert Carter writes Maricopa County, Arizona and checks An adult child of the person who died. This is the statement of interest that A.R.S. 14-3301 requires.
If two boxes seem to fit, such as being both an heir and named in the Will, check the one tied to the higher priority, which is usually the Will nomination. A common mistake is leaving this blank, which gives the Registrar no legal basis to accept you and triggers a rejection. People often think any close relative can file, but only the categories listed in the statute qualify, so a niece or family friend cannot apply unless named in the Will or entitled as an heir.
Section 3: Name, Date of Death, and Residence of the Decedent
Section 3 collects the core facts about the person who died. You write the decedent’s full name, the date of death, the age at death, and the county and state where the person lived, and you confirm that “120 hours or more have passed since the time of death.”
Write the date in month, day, year form, such as 09/12/2025, and copy the residence from the death certificate. For example, Robert Carter writes Margaret Anne Carter, 09/12/2025, age 78, residence Maricopa County, Arizona. The 120-hour line confirms the survival period the law requires.
If the decedent lived in a care facility in a different county than their home, use the county of legal residence, not the facility. A common mistake is filing before 120 hours (five days) have passed, which makes the application premature and subject to rejection. Some filers think the date of death is the date the body was found, but you must use the date stated on the death certificate.
Section 4: The Original Will
Section 4 applies only when there is a Will. You check the box stating There is a Will, write the date the Will was signed, and confirm the original “is filed with this Application.”
Enter the execution date printed on the Will, such as 03/15/2019, and physically attach the original Will to your filing. For example, Robert Carter checks the box, writes 03/15/2019, and staples the original Will behind the application. Skip this section entirely if the estate is intestate.
If you only have a photocopy because the original is lost, informal probate is not available, and you must use a formal proceeding before a judge. The biggest mistake here is filing a copy instead of the original, which the Registrar will reject because informal probate of a Will requires the original document. People often think they should keep the original Will safe at home and file a copy, but the court must hold the original to admit the Will.
Section 5: Spouse, Children, and Heirs
Section 5 asks you to list everyone entitled to take property. You provide the name, age, relationship, and address of the surviving spouse, every child, and all other heirs or devisees, attaching a separate page if you run out of room.
List each person on their own line and mark any minors with their age. For example, Robert Carter lists himself, his sister Susan Carter Lee, age 52, sibling, with her address, plus any grandchildren who inherit. These names tell the court who must receive notice of the appointment.
If an heir’s address is unknown after a real search, write address unknown rather than guessing. The most common rejection of all comes from leaving out an heir, because the court cannot confirm notice and your appointment can be voided later. Many filers think only the people named in the Will go here, but you must also list heirs who would inherit under state law even if the Will leaves them nothing.
Section 6: Why This County Is Correct (Venue)
Section 6 confirms you are filing in the right court. You affirm that the decedent “was a resident of this county or owned property in this county at the time of death.”
This box is usually pre-printed, so you simply confirm it is true for your facts. For example, Robert Carter files in Maricopa County because his mother lived in Phoenix, which sits in Maricopa County. Venue is what gives this specific court power over the estate.
If the decedent lived in one Arizona county but owned only real estate in another, you may file where the property sits, though the home county is the standard choice. Filing in the wrong county is a costly mistake because the court will reject the case and you must refile and pay the fee again. Some filers think they can file in the county where they live, but venue follows the decedent’s residence or property, not yours.
Section 7: Whether a Personal Representative Already Exists
Section 7 asks if anyone has already been appointed. You check either that no personal representative for the estate has been appointed in this state or elsewhere or that one has been appointed, in which case you give that person’s name and state.
Check the first box for most fresh estates. For example, Robert Carter checks that no Personal Representative has been appointed because his is the first filing. This prevents two people from claiming control of the same estate.
If a representative was appointed in another state because the decedent owned property there, you must disclose that and name the state. The mistake to avoid is hiding a prior appointment, which can expose you to a fraud claim under the oath. People often assume a prior power of attorney counts here, but a power of attorney ends at death and is not a Personal Representative appointment.
Section 8: Demand for Notice
Section 8 asks whether anyone filed a “demand for notice” wanting to be told about the case. You check whether you have or have not received such a demand and whether you are or are not aware of any demand or other proceeding.
For most first-time filings, you check that you have not received and are not aware of any demand. For example, Robert Carter checks the have not and am not aware boxes. A demand for notice is a request filed by an interested person who wants copies of court papers.
If a creditor or relative did file a demand for notice, you must serve them with copies of your filings going forward. Missing this duty is a mistake that can lead to your actions being challenged later. Some filers confuse a demand for notice with the notice they themselves must send to heirs, but they are different documents with different purposes.
Section 9: Belief About the Will
Section 9 is your sworn statement about whether a Will exists. If there is no Will, you check that you exercised “reasonable diligence” and are unaware of any unrevoked Will. If there is a Will, you check that you believe the dated Will “was validly executed” and is the last Will, and that you know of no document revoking it.
Check the box that matches Section 1, and copy the same Will date you used in Section 4. For example, Robert Carter checks the testate box and confirms the 03/15/2019 Will is valid and unrevoked. This statement is what lets the Registrar admit the Will without a hearing.
If you find a later Will or codicil after filing, you must tell the court at once because it changes who inherits. The mistake here is checking “no Will” without truly searching the decedent’s papers, which can later void the whole probate. Many people think a Will written in another state does not count, but Arizona generally honors a Will valid where it was signed.
Section 10: Your Priority for Appointment
Section 10 explains why you, rather than someone else, should serve when there is a Will. You check the boxes that apply: named as personal representative in the Will, surviving spouse named in the Will, another person named in the Will, the surviving spouse, or another person entitled to inherit, with an explanation.
Check every box that fits, since priority can rest on more than one ground. For example, Robert Carter checks I am another person entitled to inherit the property and explains his mother’s Will names him as executor. This shows the Registrar you stand at or near the top of the priority list.
If you are nominated in the Will but also an heir, claiming the Will nomination gives you the strongest priority. The mistake to avoid is claiming a priority you do not have, which a higher-priority person can challenge. Some filers think being the oldest child gives automatic priority, but Arizona ranks the Will’s nominee first, then the spouse, then other heirs.
Section 11: Others With Equal or Higher Priority
Section 11 asks you to name anyone with a prior or equal right to serve under A.R.S. 14-3203. You list each such person’s name, relationship, and address, attaching a page if needed.
List every person who outranks or ties you, and gather their signed waivers or renunciations if they will not serve. For example, Robert Carter lists his sister Susan Carter Lee as an adult child with equal priority and attaches her signed renunciation. This tells the court no one is being skipped.
If a higher-priority person refuses to sign a waiver, you may need a formal proceeding so a judge can decide. The mistake here is leaving out a sibling with equal rights, which lets them later challenge your appointment. People often think being named in the Will erases everyone else’s rights, but you must still disclose equal-priority heirs even when the Will nominates you.
Section 12: Bond Information
Section 12 decides whether you must post a bond, which is an insurance policy that protects heirs if you mishandle the estate. You check one of three boxes: bond not required because all heirs waived it, bond not required because the Will waives it, or bond required, in which case you estimate the estate’s value.
Choose the no-bond box when you have signed waivers or a Will that waives bond, and attach those waivers. For example, Robert Carter checks that all heirs filed written waivers and asks to serve without bond. If a bond is required, you fill in personal property, real property less encumbrances, expected annual income, and a total.
If even one heir refuses to waive bond, you must request appointment with a bond and list the estate values so the court can set the amount. The mistake here is checking “no bond” without having the signed waivers on file, which the Registrar will catch and reject. Many filers think bond is always required, but Arizona lets you skip it when every heir waives it or the Will does.
Section 13: The Time Limit Has Not Expired
Section 13 confirms you are filing within the legal window under A.R.S. 14-3108. You check that two years have not passed since the death of the person, or you check Other and explain why a late filing is allowed.
For most estates, check the first box. For example, Robert Carter files three months after his mother’s death and checks that two years have not passed. The two-year rule keeps estates from sitting open forever.
If more than two years have passed, informal probate is generally closed to you, and the form itself advises you to see a lawyer. The mistake here is filing past the deadline and checking the wrong box, which the Registrar will reject. Some filers think the clock runs from when they found the Will, but it runs from the date of death.
Oath, Verification, and Signature
The last block is your sworn oath. You sign and print your name, swearing the statements “are accurate and complete to the best of his or her knowledge and belief,” and a Deputy Clerk or Notarial Officer completes the verification.
Do not sign until you are in front of a notary or deputy clerk, because the signature must be witnessed. For example, Robert Carter signs in front of a clerk at the courthouse, who stamps the verification. By signing, you submit to the court’s power over any later fraud or perjury claim under A.R.S. 14-3301.
If you sign at home without a notary, the clerk will reject the filing. The mistake here is signing early, which wastes a trip to the courthouse. People often think a witness signature alone is enough, but the oath must be taken before a notary or deputy clerk.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
These three named filers show how different facts change which boxes you check. Each table follows one person through the form’s key sections.
Scenario 1 — Robert Carter, adult child, mother died with a Will. Robert’s mother Margaret died in Phoenix leaving a signed Will that names him executor; his sister waives her equal priority.
| Form Section | What Robert Enters |
|---|---|
| Caption | Robert James Carter, his address, checks Self, without a Lawyer; estate of Margaret Anne Carter |
| Section 1 | Checks Informal Probate of Will and Appointment (Testate Estate) |
| Section 2 | Maricopa County, Arizona; checks An adult child |
| Section 3 | Margaret Anne Carter, died 09/12/2025, age 78, Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Section 4 | Checks there is a Will dated 03/15/2019, original attached |
| Section 5 | Lists Robert and sister Susan Carter Lee, age 52, with addresses |
| Section 10 | Checks he is named/entitled as Personal Representative in the Will |
| Section 11 | Lists sister Susan as equal priority, attaches her renunciation |
| Section 12 | Checks no bond, all heirs waived bond |
| Section 13 | Checks two years have not passed |
Scenario 2 — Maria Lopez, surviving spouse, husband died without a Will. Maria’s husband Daniel died in Tucson with no Will, leaving Maria and two adult children.
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| Caption | Maria Elena Lopez, her address, Self, without a Lawyer; estate of Daniel Lopez |
| Section 1 | Checks Informal Appointment (Intestate Estate) |
| Section 2 | Pima County, Arizona; checks The surviving spouse |
| Section 3 | Daniel Lopez, died 01/04/2026, age 60, Pima County, Arizona |
| Section 4 | Left blank — there is no Will |
| Section 5 | Lists Maria (spouse) and adult children Carlos Lopez and Ana Lopez |
| Section 9 | Checks she is unaware of any Will after reasonable diligence |
| Section 11 | Lists adult children as equal priority, attaches their renunciations |
| Section 12 | Checks no bond, all heirs filed waivers |
| Section 13 | Checks two years have not passed |
Scenario 3 — James Okafor, named executor, friend died with a Will and minor heirs. James is named in his friend Aisha’s Will; her two minor children inherit, and one heir will not waive bond.
| Form Section | What James Enters |
|---|---|
| Caption | James Okafor, his address, Self, without a Lawyer; estate of Aisha Bello |
| Section 1 | Checks Informal Probate of Will and Appointment (Testate Estate) |
| Section 2 | Maricopa County, Arizona; checks A person nominated in the Will |
| Section 3 | Aisha Bello, died 11/20/2025, age 41, Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Section 4 | Checks Will dated 06/01/2023, original attached |
| Section 5 | Lists minor children Tunde Bello, age 9, and Zara Bello, age 6 |
| Section 10 | Checks he is named as Personal Representative in the Will |
| Section 11 | Lists the guardian of the minor heirs with their address |
| Section 12 | Checks bond required, estimates personal property, real property, income, total |
| Section 13 | Checks two years have not passed |
How to File the Completed Form
Arizona lets you file the completed application in person, by mail, or online, and the path you pick affects how fast you get your Letters. Keep a copy of everything you submit as proof of filing.
- In person: Take the signed packet to the Clerk of the Superior Court in the decedent’s county. In Maricopa, deliver it to the Clerk of the Superior Court at the downtown Phoenix courthouse. Pay the fee by cash, check, money order, or card, and ask the clerk to stamp your copy.
- By mail: Send the packet and a check to the county Clerk of the Superior Court. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope so the clerk can return your conformed copy and Letters.
- Online: File through the state portal AZTurboCourt where the county accepts e-filing, paying by card and downloading your stamped documents.
The filing fee for an informal application is currently about $176 under the statewide schedule, though some counties add small surcharges, so confirm with Pima County or your local clerk. If you cannot pay, ask the clerk for a fee waiver or deferral application. Informal filings are usually reviewed in days, not weeks, because no hearing is scheduled. Keep the stamped Letters of Personal Representative, since that single page is what proves your authority to banks and title companies.
What Happens After You File
After the Registrar accepts your application, the court issues Letters of Personal Representative, the document that gives you legal power to act for the estate. You also receive a signed acceptance and an order setting out your duties. Banks and other holders of the decedent’s assets will ask to see a certified copy of these Letters.
Within a set time, you must mail a Notice of Appointment to all heirs and devisees and publish a notice to creditors in a newspaper. Creditors then have four months to bring claims. You must also file an inventory of the estate’s property, usually within 90 days, listing every asset and its value.
If a higher-priority person objects or an heir was left out, the case can shift from informal to formal, and a judge will step in. Missing your duties, such as the inventory or creditor notice, can expose you to personal liability. Keep careful records of every dollar you collect and spend, because you will account for them when you close the estate.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Checking the intestate box when a Will exists, which causes the estate to pass under default law instead of the Will.
- Filing a copy of the Will instead of the original, which the Registrar rejects for informal probate.
- Leaving an heir off Section 5, which prevents proper notice and can void your appointment.
- Filing before 120 hours (five days) have passed since death, which makes the application premature.
- Filing in the county where you live instead of the decedent’s county, which sends the case to the wrong court.
- Signing the oath at home without a notary, which forces you to refile after a wasted trip.
- Checking “no bond” without the signed heir waivers attached, which triggers a hold.
- Using a nickname or partial name in the caption, which mismatches the death certificate.
- Forgetting to disclose a Personal Representative appointed in another state, which can support a fraud claim.
- Leaving Section 2 blank, which gives the Registrar no legal basis to accept you.
- Filing more than two years after death and checking the wrong Section 13 box, which is rejected.
- Skipping Section 11 equal-priority heirs, which lets a sibling challenge your appointment later.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
- Copy the decedent’s name and dates from the death certificate, because the court matches your answers against it.
- List every heir and devisee, since a missing person is the top cause of rejection.
- Gather signed bond waivers first, because they let you serve without posting money.
- File the original Will, since informal probate of a Will requires it.
- Confirm venue by the decedent’s residence, because venue gives the court power.
- Keep your stamped Letters, because that page proves your authority everywhere.
Don’t:
- Don’t sign before you reach a notary or clerk, because an unwitnessed oath is invalid.
- Don’t guess at an heir’s address, because false statements are made under oath.
- Don’t check both boxes in Section 1, since each estate is either testate or intestate.
- Don’t file with only a Will copy, because the court must hold the original.
- Don’t ignore an equal-priority sibling, because they can later void your appointment.
- Don’t miss the two-year deadline, because informal probate then closes to you.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Many Arizona estates qualify for informal probate, which is simple enough for many people to file without a lawyer, but some situations call for professional help.
Pros of filing pro se (on your own):
- You save attorney fees, which can run into thousands of dollars, because the form is designed for self-filers.
- You control the timeline, since you file the moment the packet is ready.
- The forms are free and standardized, so you are not paying for documents.
- Informal review is fast, because there is no hearing to schedule.
- You learn the estate firsthand, which helps you manage assets later.
Cons of filing pro se:
- One wrong box can stall the case for weeks, because the Registrar rejects flawed filings.
- You bear personal liability for missed duties like the inventory or creditor notice.
- Disputes among heirs can force a formal case you are not equipped to handle.
- Complex assets, such as out-of-state property, raise issues a layperson may miss.
- You alone must track deadlines for notice, claims, and the final accounting.
FAQs
Can I file the informal probate application if I live in another state?
Yes. You may file as long as you fit a category in A.R.S. 14-3301, such as spouse, child, or named executor, but you file in the decedent’s Arizona county and may need an Arizona agent.
Do I write my own name or the decedent’s name in the caption?
No. You do not put your name in the “In the Matter of the Estate of” line; that line takes the decedent’s full legal name, while your name goes in the “Person Filing” block at the very top.
Do I check both boxes in Section 1 if I am not sure there is a Will?
No. Check only one box; if a signed Will exists, check the testate box, and if there is truly no Will after a real search, check the intestate box.
Do I list heirs who get nothing under the Will in Section 5?
Yes. List every heir who would inherit under state law plus every devisee named in the Will, because the court needs all of them to confirm proper notice.
Can I file before five days have passed since the death?
No. Section 3 requires that 120 hours, which is five days, have passed since the time of death, so an earlier filing is premature and gets rejected.
Do I need to attach the original Will or is a copy fine?
No. A copy is not enough for informal probate; the original Will must accompany the application, and a lost original requires a formal court proceeding instead.
Can I serve without posting a bond?
Yes. You may serve without bond if all heirs sign written waivers or the Will waives bond, and you check the matching box in Section 12.
Is the filing fee the same in every county?
No. The statewide base fee is about $176, but some counties add surcharges, so confirm the exact amount with your local Clerk of the Superior Court.
Can I still use informal probate two years after the death?
No. Informal probate generally closes after two years under A.R.S. 14-3108, and the form advises you to see a lawyer for any later filing.
Do I sign the application at home before mailing it?
No. The oath must be signed in front of a notary or deputy clerk, so signing at home will get the filing rejected.
Can two people apply to be Personal Representative at the same time?
No. Section 7 confirms whether anyone else is appointed, and if two equal-priority people disagree, the case must move to a formal proceeding before a judge.
Does a power of attorney let me skip this form?
No. A power of attorney ends at death, so you still need a Personal Representative appointment through this application to act for the estate.
Do I file in the county where I live or where the decedent lived?
No. You file where the decedent lived or owned property under Section 6, not where you live, because venue follows the decedent.
What if an heir’s address is unknown?
Yes, you can still file; write address unknown in Section 5 after a real search rather than guessing, because every statement is made under oath.
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