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Arizona Last Will and Testament Simple, Legal & Done in Minutes

Make sure your savings, your home, and your children go to the people you choose — not to whomever Arizona intestacy law decides. This attorney-reviewed will template is built for Arizona and ready to customize.

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Why Arizona Women Need a Will Before They Think They Do

  • Without a will, Arizona decides who inherits your assets — not you.

    Arizona's intestacy law (A.R.S. § 14-2101) has a fixed inheritance order: spouse, then children, then parents. Your partner of 10 years gets nothing if you weren't legally married. A specific piece of jewelry you wanted your sister to have goes to your kids. A will makes your intentions legal.

  • If you have children, a will names their guardian.

    Without a will, the Maricopa County Superior Court appoints a guardian for your minor children — and it may not be who you would have chosen. A will is the only legal way to name the person you trust to raise your children.

  • A will protects the wealth you've worked hard to build.

    If you've spent years building savings, a business, or buying a home in Phoenix, a will ensures those assets go exactly where you intend. It also simplifies the Arizona probate process significantly, saving your family months of court proceedings.

What This Arizona Will Template Covers

Appointment of executor (personal representative) under Arizona law
Specific bequests — who gets what, including personal property
Residuary estate clause for all remaining assets
Guardian designation for minor children
Trust provisions for assets left to minors
Self-proving affidavit for faster Maricopa County probate
Digital assets and online accounts provisions
Pet care instructions and caretaker designation

Arizona Law Reference

Arizona wills are governed by A.R.S. § 14-2502 (formal will requirements) and A.R.S. § 14-2504 (self-proved wills). A formal will requires two witnesses who are not beneficiaries. Adding notarization under § 14-2504 creates a self-proved will that speeds up the Maricopa County probate process by allowing the court to admit the will without witness testimony.

Read A.R.S. § 14-2502 Read A.R.S. § 14-2504

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a will need to be notarized in Arizona?

Not required, but strongly recommended. Adding notarization creates a "self-proved will" under A.R.S. § 14-2504, which speeds up Maricopa County probate by eliminating the need for witnesses to testify. Online notarization takes under 15 minutes.

What makes a will legally valid in Arizona?

Under A.R.S. § 14-2502, an Arizona will must be in writing, signed by you, and witnessed by two adults who are not beneficiaries. Holographic (handwritten) wills signed entirely in your handwriting are also valid. Our template satisfies all formal will requirements.

What happens if I die without a will in Arizona?

Your assets are distributed under Arizona intestacy law (A.R.S. § 14-2101 et seq.), which may not reflect your wishes. Unmarried partners receive nothing. Stepchildren may receive nothing. Specific items intended for specific people could go elsewhere. A will puts you in control.

Can I write my own will in Arizona?

Yes. But errors in wording, missing witnesses, or improper execution can invalidate it — leaving your family with nothing but a court battle. An attorney-reviewed template gives you correct legal language, proper execution instructions, and Arizona-specific provisions.

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Arizona Estate Planning

Your family deserves to know your wishes.

Create your Arizona Last Will & Testament today. Attorney-reviewed, A.R.S. § 14-2502 compliant, and ready to notarize online in minutes.

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