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Probate thresholds vary greatly from institution to institution, typically ranging between £5,000 and £50,000. As these thresholds are subject to change by the individual institution, it is recommended that you check with the relevant institution when required.

No — in Arizona, you don't need to notarize your will to make it valid. However, you'll need a notary if you want to make your will self-proving. When a will is self-proving, the court can accept your will without needing to contact your witnesses to prove its validity. This can speed up the probate process.

Unless otherwise provided by law, an electronic signature that complies with this section may be used to sign a writing on a document that is filed with or by a state agency, board or commission and the electronic signature has the same force and effect as a written signature.

Transfer of Small Estate by Affidavit in the estate of the person who died (the "decedent"), wherever that property is located, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $75,000, and at least 30 days have passed since the death of the decedent, and/or.

Any time someone dies with more than $100,000 in real property or $75,000 in personal property, their estate must go through probate ing to Arizona probate law. Even if the person has a will, the court must still decide whether or not the will is valid.

In Arizona, probate is always required for wills and assets that aren't in a trust or included in a transfer-on-death deed. Probate is also required for large estates consisting of personal property valued at over $75,000 and real estate property valued at over $100,000.

Unless otherwise provided by law, an electronic signature that complies with this section may be used to sign a writing on a document that is filed with or by a state agency, board or commission and the electronic signature has the same force and effect as a written signature.

A will executed by someone who was coerced or who signed the will under duress or undue influence is not considered a valid legal document. A person has the required intent to make a will if, at the time of the signing, they intend to dispose of property when they die.

If your will was created fraudulently, or under coercion or undue influence, the court will invalidate it. If you're presented with a will to sign as if it's an ordinary contract, it will qualify as fraudulently obtained and won't be honored.