Handwritten wills are legal in Arizona, but legal and reliable are not the same thing. What works on paper can still fall apart in court. What Arizona law actually requires Under A.R.S. § 14-2503, a holographic will is valid only if the signature and all material...
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Do you need a living will?
Creating an estate plan in Arizona often involves more than just drafting a will. Although a will is a vital part of an estate plan, there are other documents that are also valuable pieces of an estate plan, such as a living will. A living will details what medical...
Understanding the basics of an Arizona will contest
An unexpected death can disrupt family harmony in many ways. If the decedent has not left a will, surviving family members may fight about dividing the decedent’s assets. Even if the decedent planned carefully for division of his or her assets upon death, individual...
Can I create an electronic will in Arizona?
Now more than ever, people in Arizona are using electronic options in their everyday life. This is partially due to convenience and, as the past two years have shown, it can be beneficial to safety. Not everything needs to be done in person and it is efficient to...
Drafting a will and what not to include in it
Establishing an estate plan is often thought of as something one does later in life, when one has entered retirement. However, this is now considered to be getting late to the game, as there are many benefits to creating an estate plan during one’s younger years. The...
What is the representative’s role with a living will in Arizona?
In Arizona, people who are taking the necessary steps in having a comprehensive estate plan will need to consider all the potential scenarios that might impact their life. One that frequently arises is having a living will. This is also referred to as an advance...
Addressing duress and coercion in the drafting of a will
Tucson residents are free to create testamentary documents that reflect their wishes and accomplish their end-of-life goals. While many individuals want to preserve their wealth and ensure that their loved ones inherit from their estates, others may have more unique...
When is it time to change my will?
Estate planners may understand the value of having a will but should also understand the importance of knowing when to change a will. Estate planners may ask the question when they should change their will and it is helpful for them to be familiar with the different...
Why are wills challenged in probate?
Many Tucson residents have heard of wills and understand that they serve a purpose in the estate planning process. A will is a testamentary device that provides the heirs and beneficiaries of a decedent’s end of life estate with instructions on what the decedent...
Using your will to name a guardian for your minor child
Like many people, you may think that your will’s sole function is to establish who your assets will go to when you die. Yet, you and your spouse might have recently become parents for the first time. With a newborn in the picture, you must also consider who will take...