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Arizona Last Will and Testament

A Last Will and Testament outlines your wishes after death. Attorney-drafted templates can simplify the process and are quick to complete.

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Prepare essential documents for your estate, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones with everything you need in one place.

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What is Last Will and Testament?

A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that specifies how your assets will be distributed after your passing. It is commonly used to appoint guardians for minor children and designate beneficiaries. Explore Arizona-specific templates to get started.

Common Arizona Last Will and Testament documents

  • Simple Will — outlines basic asset distribution without complex terms.
  • Attested Will — requires witnesses to validate the testator's signature.
  • Self-Proving Will — includes affidavits to simplify probate verification.
  • Pour-Over Will — transfers assets into a trust upon death.
  • Holographic Will — handwritten and signed by the testator, not always requiring witnesses.
  • Mutual Will — created by two individuals for shared asset distribution.
  • Statutory Will — follows a state template with limited customization options.

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Similar documents: key differences

  • Will vs. Trust — a will directs asset distribution after death, while a trust manages assets during life and after death.
  • Living Will vs. Last Will — a living will outlines healthcare wishes, whereas a Last Will addresses asset distribution.
  • Holographic Will vs. Formal Will — a holographic will is handwritten, while a formal will follows specific format requirements.
  • Pour-Over Will vs. Standard Will — a pour-over will transfers assets to a trust, while a standard will directly distributes assets.

  • A Last Will and Testament is essential for asset distribution.

  • Wills can specify guardianship for minor children.

  • Many wills require witnesses or notarization to be valid.

  • A will can be changed or revoked at any time.

  • Probate is the process of validating a will in court.

  • Intestacy laws apply if no valid will exists.

  • Beneficiaries are individuals or entities designated to receive assets.

How to get started

Begin the process easily with these steps.

  • Find a template or package that suits your needs.
  • Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
  • Gain full access with a subscription.
  • Complete the document using the online editor.
  • Export or send your document: download, email, mail, or e-sign.

Practical tip

Consider creating a will first to outline asset distribution, then evaluate if a trust is needed.

FAQs

A trust can provide additional benefits, like avoiding probate, but is not always necessary.

Without a will, state laws will dictate asset distribution, which may not align with your wishes.

Review your will every few years or after major life events, like marriage or the birth of a child.

Beneficiary designations can override your will, so ensure they align with your overall estate plan.

Yes, you can appoint different individuals for financial and healthcare decisions in your legal documents.

Glossary

  • Beneficiary - An individual or entity designated to receive assets from a will.
  • Executor - The person responsible for managing the estate and executing the will.
  • Probate - The legal process of validating a will and distributing assets.
  • Guardian - An individual appointed to care for minor children in a will.
  • Intestacy - The condition of dying without a valid will.
  • Testator - The individual who creates and signs a will.
  • Witness - A person who observes the signing of a will to validate it.
  • Trust - A legal arrangement for managing assets during life and after death.
  • Holographic Will - A handwritten will that may not require witnesses.
  • Self-Proving Will - A will that includes sworn statements to simplify probate.

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