Except as otherwise provided in chapter 4 of this title, to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person shall be appointed by order of the court or statement of the registrar, shall qualify and shall be issued letters. Administration of an estate is commenced by the issuance of letters.
A.R.S. § 14-3103
Necessity of appointment for administration
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