Free Application for Release of Excess Proceeds of Sale by Owner Packet - Arizona


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APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF EXCESS PROCEEDS OF SALE BY OWNER

PINAL COUNTY
How to File for a Refund of Excess Fund Deposited with the Treasurer's Office
INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS
Provided as a Public Service by Kristi Youtsey Ruiz Clerk of the Superior Court

Superior Court of Arizona in Pinal County July 8, 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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PINAL COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT SELF SERVICE CENTER
TABLE OF FORMS APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF EXCESS PROCEEDS OF SALE
How to assemble these documents: This packet contains general information and instructions to file an Application for Release of Excess Proceeds of Sale. Be sure this packet contains the following documents:
Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Title Table Forms ­ list of documents provided Checklist ­ You may use these forms if . . . . Instruction: How to fill out the Application for Release of Procedures: How to File an Application for Release of Excess Funds Application for Release of Excess Funds Affidavit of Mailing Order to Release Excess Funds #of Pages 1 1 3 1 1 2 1

The documents you have received are copyrighted by the Superior Court of Arizona in Pinal County. You have permiss ion to use them for any law ful purpose. These forms shall not be used to engage in the unauthorized practice of law. The Court assumes no respons ibility and accepts no liability for actions taken by us ers of these documents, including reliance on their contents. The documents are under continual revis ion and are current only for the day they were received. It is strongly recommended that you verify on a regular bas is that you have the most current documents . It is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney to ass ist you in completing these forms if you have any questions . You should contact an attorney that handles Probate Es tates to find out what to do.

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PINAL COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT SELF SERVICE CENTER
EXCESS PROCEEDS OF SALES CHECKLIST

You may use these forms if the following factors apply to your situation: You are a former owner / trustor, (or the guardian / conservator of any owner who is still under the age of 18. The Mortgage or Deed of Trust was foreclosed on the property sold, AND The property was sold for more than the amount owned to the lender, AND The lender's attorney deposited the excess funds with the County Treasurer, AND You want the money.

The documents you have received are copyrighted by the Superior Court of Arizona in Pinal County. You have permission to use them for any lawful purpose. These forms shall not be used to engage in the unauthorized practice of law. The Court assumes no responsibility and accepts no liability for actions taken by users of these documents, including reliance on their contents. The documents are under continual revision and are current only for the day they were received. It is strongly recommended that you verify on a regular basis that you have the most current documents. It is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney to assist you in completing these forms if you have any questions.

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PINAL COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT SELF SERVICE CENTER
INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO FILL OUT THE "APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF EXCESS PROCEEDS OF SALE"

TO COMPLERE THIS FORM YOU WILL NEED THE CASE NUMBER AND OTHER INFORMATION FORMTHE "COMPLAINT" FILED BY THE TRUSTEE AGAINST THE TREASURER THAT RESULTED IN THE EXCESS PROCEEDS BEING DEPOSITED WITH THE TREASURER'S OFFICE AFTER THE SALE OF YOUR PROPERTY. This information may be obtained by reviewing the case file at the Pinal County Superior Court, Clerk of the Superior Court located at 971 Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, Florence AZ 85132. Match the numbered instruction below to the number on the form. Type or Print Neatly. Use black ink. (1) Fill in the information requested at top left about you, the person filing the Application. (2) Case Caption. List the same Plaintiff (the trustee) and case number as listed on the original complaint filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. (3) Fill in the defendant's name this may already be printed on the form. (4) Fill in your name and the name of your spouse or co-owner if applicable. (5) Fill in the street address or legal description of the property as written on the DEED and attach copy of the deed. Copies of the deed may be obtained from the Recorder's Office. (6) Verify whether there are any liens or claims superior to yours listed in the Trustee's Sale Guarantee attached to the Complaint and check the appropriate box. (7) Fill in specific dollar amount you are requesting to be released to you, not to excess the amount on deposit with the Treasurer's Office. The exact amount may be obtained from the Treasurer's Office (520) 8666425. (8) Sign and date the "Application". Signing this document is a statement to the Court that the information you have provided is true and correct to the best of your belief and knowledge, under penalty of the law. Make one copy of the Application for all "interested parties". The list of interested parties is the mailing list attached to or made part of the "Complaint" in the case file. Make one copy for the Treasurer's Office, one copy for the Judge assigned to the case, and one copy for your records. Refer to the "Procedures: How to File for Release of Excess Proceeds of Sale" in this package for instructions on how to file this document and other required papers and how to complete this process.

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PINAL COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT SELF SERVICE CENTER
PROCEDURES: HOW TO FILE FOR FOR RELEASE OF EXCESS PROCEEDS OF SALE STEP 1 STEP 2
Fill out the "Application for Release of Excess Proceeds of Sale" and make copies as directed in the instructions provided in this package. GO TO THE CLERK OF COURT TO FILE YOUR PAPERS: The Court is open from 8am ­ 5pm, Monday thru Friday, with the exception of major holidays. You should go to the Court at least 2 hours before it closes. You may file your paper with the Clerk of the Superior Court at the following
locations:

FLORENCE: Clerk of the Superior Court PO Box 2730 971 Jason Lopez Circle Building A Florence, AZ 85132 APACHE JUNCTION: Clerk of the Superior Court 575 N. Idaho Road Suite 109 Apache Junction, AZ 85119

CASA GRANDE: Clerk of the Superior Court 820 E. Cottonwood Lane Building B Casa Grande, AZ 85122 MAMMOTH: Clerk of the Superior Court 118 Catalina County Complex Mammoth, AZ 85618

FILING FEE There is a filing fee for filing this Application for Release of Excess Proceed of Sale and well as other charges associated with this case. Inquire with the Clerk's office regarding the filing fee amount. The fee is payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court by Cash, Visa, Mastercard debit or credit, or personal check with proper identification. If you cannot pay these fees, you may request the fee(s) be deferred or waived. The Clerk of the Superior Court has the necessary forms to ask for a deferral or waiver. PAPERS Give the original, plus 1 copy for EACH interested party of the "Application for Release" to the deputy clerk at the customer service counter. The deputy clerk will process your application and collect the filing fee, unless you are applying for a deferral. The deputy clerk will return all conform copies to you. Note: Your case number on all conformed copies should be the same as the Complaint filed by the trustee depositing the funds with the Treasurer's Office. If the number is different, notify the deputy clerk who processed your paperwork that you are filing into an existing case.

STEP 3

NOTIFY INTERESTED PARTIES Send copies of the "Application for Release" to each party listed in the mailing list of the trustee's complaint, the judge assigned to your case, and the Pinal County Treasurer's Office, "by any form of mail that requires a signed and returned receipt", such as: Certified, with Return Receipt Requested, Priority Mail with Signature Conformation. Personal service by a licensed process server. For the Treasurer's copy ONLY ­ Hand Delivery with a request for signature of receipt or an "Acceptance of Service" or with an extra copy to be stamped "Received".

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Keep all return receipts from the mailings and all "undeliverable" returned mailings, unopened and in the original condition as received back from the Post Office as well as any signed receipt of the Acceptance of Service, or copy stamped "Received" from the Treasurer's Office. Interested parties have 30 days from the date of their copy of the "Application" was mailed to file a response to object to your "Application". A.R.S. §33-812 (H).

STEP 4

AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING After you have received back the signed return receipts and/or original sealed "returned as non-delivered" envelopes addressed to each of the "interested parties", complete the Affidavit of Mailing: Fill in the information requested about you at the top and then the name of the Plaintiff (the trustee) and the same case number as written on the "Application". Mark each box and fill in the information requested to indicate what method of delivery was attempted for each "interested party". Note: If the return receipts card(s) are postcard size and/or the original sealed "returned as nondelivered" envelopes are the standard 4 ½ x 9 ½ size, tape card and/or envelopes to a white blank sheet of paper. Make sure the signature on the return card and the addressed envelope with the stamp "returned as non-delivered" is visible when taping. This allows for easier filing of the attachments to the Affidavit of Mailing. Make two copies of the Affidavit of Mailing and all attachments. File the original Affidavit of Mailing, along with attachments with the Clerk of the Court. If you have not signed the Affidavit prior to filing, the deputy clerk will notarize your signature at this time. Have the two copies conformed stamped, give one copy to the deputy clerk to forward to the judge assigned to the case. Keep the second copy for your records.

STEP 5

RESPONSE OR NO RESPONSE (A) If a Response (Objection) to your request IS filed: A copy of any Response should be mailed to you at the address provided in the court records (Make sure you notify the court, in writing of change of address). You may then file a written reply within 10 days of the date that Response was mailed to you. You may use the blank pleading form (title page) provide by the Court or your own form as along as it complies with the standard rules of civil procedures. After notifying all parties who have received a copy of he complaint or who have filed a responsive pleading the court may hold a hearing. If there are completing claims to the proceeds, the Court will hold a hearing to determine who is entitled to the funds. If the Court schedules a hearing, complete the Order to Release Excess Proceeds of Sale. Fill in the information requested about you at the top and then the name of the Plaintiff (the trustee) and the same case number as written on the "Application", leave the rest of the form blank. Take the "Order" with you to the hearing in case the Judge wants to sign the Order at that time. If the Court finds that a person other than the applicant or respondent has a superior right to the proceeds:



The Court shall not issue an "Order" on the proceeds until 180 days from the date the complaint was filed. At any time before the expiration of the 180 days, the applicant or respondent may move for a hearing to determine whether the claimed superior right is valid or enforceable and whether the claim is entitled to receive priority over the claim of the applicant or respondent.

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The motion shall set forth the specific facts and evidence that support the applicant's or respondent's position and shall be mailed to all persons who have received a copy of the complaint or filed a responsive pleading. If a response is not filed within the 180 days period by the person found by the Court to have a superior right to the proceeds, the court shall enter an order in favor of any applicant or respondent entitled to the proceeds. On release of the proceeds, the county treasurer may assess and deduct from the proceeds a reasonable fee not to exceed one hundred dollars for the treasurer's cost associated with the civil action.

(B) If after 30 days, NO RESPONSE has been filed: Complete and submit the "Order to Release Excess Proceeds of Sale to the assigned Judge for signature. The "Order" should be for the same amount requested in the "Application" and not more than the amount deposited with the Treasurer's Office (minus any Treasurer's fee). Along with the original "Order" make sure to include copies for each interested party and copy for your records. Make sure to provide self addressed stamped envelopes to each interested party, including yourself.

STEP 6

WAIT The Judge may sign the Order, schedule a hearing, or reject the request. The decision will be mailed to you and all interested parties.

STEP 7

IF THE ORDER IS SIGNED Purchase a certified copy of the "Order". Submit the certified copy of the "Order" and an IRS form W-9 to the Treasurer's Office. The W-9 form is available at the Treasurer's Office. This is a statement under penalty of law that you have provided your correct Social Security Number ( or Taxpayer Identification Number) and if applicable, a declaration that you are not subject to "backup withholding". For further information, see the instructions attached to the W-9 form.

Please inquire with the Treasurer's Office of the timeframe of issuing payment from the receipt of the "Order and W-9. If you have not received payment within 7 business days after submitting the "Order and W-9, you may contact the Treasurer's Office at (520) 866-6425.

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(1)Name of Person Filing Document:

Your Address: Your Telephone Number: Attorney Bar Number (if applicable): Self (Without Attorney) OR Attorney Representing

Petitioner

Respondent

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
PINAL COUNTY
_(2)_____________________________ Plaintiff (Trustee from Original Complaint)
Vs.
(3)

Case No: (2) CV2 APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF EXCESS PROCEEDS OF SALE BY OWNER
A.R.S.§33-812

.

Defendant (Name of County Treasurer) Applicant(s)
(4)

Hereby request(s) release of the excess proceeds on deposit with the Pinal County Treasurer under the abovecaptioned case number pursuant to A.R.S. §33-812. Applicant(s) is / are the former owner of the property identified as:
(5)

and sold at Trustee's sale and, as such is / are entitled to submit this Application for Release of Excess Proceeds. A copy of the deed to this property is attacked.
(6) Applicant(s) has / have reviewed the Trustee's Sale Guarantee and affirm to the Court there

are

are not

liens superior to the interest of the Applicant(s). Applicant(s) request(s) that the Court issue an Order directing the Pinal County Treasurer to release to the above, after named applicant(s) excess proceeds on deposit in the amount of (7) $ presentation to the Treasurer of a certified copy of the signed Order, or a certified copy of a "Minute Entry" signed by the Judge, a U.S. Treasury form W-9, and the Treasurer's fee, if applicable.

(8)

__________________________ Date __________________________ Date

______________________________________ Applicant's Signature ______________________________________ Applicant's Signature

Attachment - Deed / Deed of Trust Attachment ­ Copy of "Interested Parties" list from original complaint against Treasurer.

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(1)Name of Person Filing Document:

Your Address: Your Telephone Number: Attorney Bar Number (if applicable): Self (Without Attorney) OR Attorney Representing

Petitioner

Respondent

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
PINAL COUNTY
_(2)_____________________________

Plaintiff (Trustee from Original Complaint)

Case No: (2) CV2

.

vs.
(3) Defendant (Name of County Treasurer)

AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING APPLICATION FOR RELEASE OF EXCESS PROCEEDS OF SALE A.R.S.§33-812 (G)

The applicant shall mail postage prepaid by any form of mail that requires a signed and returned receipt of a copy of the application to the county treasurer and all person at each of the addresses named on the list of persons that is incorporated on or attached to the complaint. A.R.S.§33-812(G) YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF SIGNED RETURN RECEIPTS FOR DELIVERED MAIL OR AN ORGINAL SEALED ENVELOPE THAT WAS RETURNED AS UNCLAIMED OR UNDELIVERABLE. The person who signs below swears or affirms the following to be true under penalty of perjury: I provided copies of the Application for Release of Excess Proceeds of Sale to all interested parties as listed below: A. Name

Pinal County Treasurer
___________________________________

Date document mailed or hand-delivered to Treasurer:

How I mailed or delivered the documents: U.S. Mail Express Mail, Priority Mail with Delivery or Signature Confirmation, Certified or Registered Mail. Copy of Signed Receipt is attached. Commercial Delivery Service (UPS, FEDEX, DHL, etc.) Copy of Signed Receipt is attached. Hand Delivered (County Treasurer's Office ONLY) as acknowledged below. Treasurer's Office will sign and/or stamp an acknowledgement of receipt in the space provided:

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B.

Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Date documents mailed: _______________________________________

How I mailed or delivered the documents: U.S. Mail (Express Mail, Priority Mail with Delivery or Signature Confirmation, Certified or Registered Mail). Copy of signed receipt is attached. Commercial Delivery Service (UPS, FEDEX, DHL, etc.) Copy of signed receipt is attached. Returned as unclaimed or undeliverable. Copy of original sealed, returned envelope is attached.

C.

Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Date documents mailed: _______________________________________

How I mailed or delivered the documents: U.S. Mail (Express Mail, Priority Mail with Delivery or Signature Confirmation, Certified or Registered Mail). Copy of signed receipt is attached. Commercial Delivery Service (UPS, FEDEX, DHL, etc.) Copy of signed receipt is attached. Returned as unclaimed or undeliverable. Copy of original sealed, returned envelope is attached.

D.

Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Date documents mailed: _______________________________________

How I mailed or delivered the documents: U.S. Mail (Express Mail, Priority Mail with Delivery or Signature Confirmation, Certified or Registered Mail). Copy of signed receipt is attached. Commercial Delivery Service (UPS, FEDEX, DHL, etc.) Copy of signed receipt is attached. Returned as unclaimed or undeliverable. Copy of original sealed, returned envelope is attached.

OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF APPLICANT I STATE TO THE COURT UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENTS ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. ____________________________ Date ______________________________________ Signature

Signed sworn to or affirmed before me this date _____________________________________________ My Commission Expires on: Deputy Clerk or Notary

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(1)Name of Person Filing Document:

Your Address: Your Telephone Number: Attorney Bar Number (if applicable): Self (Without Attorney) OR Attorney Representing

Petitioner

Respondent

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
PINAL COUNTY

Plaintiff (Trustee from Original Complaint)

_(2)_____________________________

Case No: (2) CV2 ORDER FOR RELEASE OF EXCESS PROCEEDS OF SALE
A.R.S.§33-812

.

vs.
(3)

Defendant (Name of County Treasurer) Applicant(s) (4) Having made application to this Court for an Order for Release of excess Proceeds of Trustee Sale, no obljection having been made, proper notice having been given to all interested parties as shown by Affidavit of Mailing, and good cause appearing,

IT IS ORDERED THAT
The Pinal County Treasurer, upon presentation of a certified copy of this Order and the U.S. Treasury Form W-9, is hereby directed to release the Excess Proceeds in the amount of (5) $ to the Applicant(s) above-named. The Pinal County Treasurer shall deduct its fee pursuant to A.R.S.§33-812 (G).

DONE IN OPEN COURT Judge of the Superior Court

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