Arizona Probate

What is the name of your state? Arizona

I am the executor of my deceased uncle's will. Can a non-resident act as exectutor in the state of Arizona? His personal estate is valued at <$50K, am I required to have the will admitted into informal probate?

http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=14

A good place to start your research.