Arizona

Will Preparation

Secure Your Legacy with a Will

Planning for the future is essential. At Arizona Trust & Title, we make creating your will a straightforward and personalized experience, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Why Prepare a Will in Arizona?

A will is a crucial legal document that outlines how your assets should be handled after your death. Without a valid will, Arizona state laws will determine the distribution of your estate, which may not align with your wishes.

Ensure Your Wishes:
Specify how your assets are distributed among your beneficiaries.
Appoint Guardians:
Choose guardians for your minor children to ensure their care.
Minimize Conflicts:
Reduce family disputes by clearly outlining your intentions.
Estate Tax Planning:
Implement strategies to minimize taxes and preserve your estate.
Support Charities:
Include bequests to organizations you care about.

Our Will Preparation Services

At Arizona Trust & Title, we offer comprehensive will preparation services tailored to your unique needs.

Simple Wills

Create a straightforward will to specify asset distribution and appoint executors.

Testamentary Trusts

Include provisions to establish trusts upon your death for minors or special needs beneficiaries.

Living Wills

Outline your healthcare preferences and end-of-life decisions to guide your loved ones.

Will Amendments and Codicils

Make changes to your existing will to reflect life events or new intentions.

Commonly Asked Will Questions.

What is a will?

A will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets distributed after your death and can include other wishes like guardianship of minor children.

What happens if I die without a will in Arizona?

If you die intestate (without a will) in Arizona, your assets will be distributed according to state intestacy laws, which may not reflect your personal wishes.

Can I write my own will?

While you can write your own will, it’s advisable to seek professional assistance to ensure it meets all legal requirements and accurately reflects your intentions.

Do I need to update my will?

Yes, you should review and update your will periodically, especially after major life events like marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or significant changes in assets.

What is the difference between a living will and a last will and testament?

A last will and testament outlines asset distribution after death, while a living will specifies your healthcare preferences in case you become incapacitated.

Who should be my executor?

Your executor should be someone you trust to carry out your wishes, manage your estate responsibly, and navigate the probate process.

Is a handwritten will valid in Arizona?

Yes, Arizona recognizes holographic (handwritten) wills if they meet certain criteria, but they may be more susceptible to challenges. Professional drafting is recommended.

How does probate work in Arizona?

Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. A valid will can simplify probate, making it quicker and less costly.

Affordable Document Solutions

Your last will and testament constitute just one element of a comprehensive estate plan. In the absence of a will, a person is considered to have died “intestate,” and state laws dictate the distribution of the person’s assets.

Trusts

Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Testamentary Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Etc. Trusts come in various forms, serving diverse legal, personal, investment, and tax planning purposes, with simplicity or complexity depending on the situation.

Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal instrument that grants another person specific legal rights or powers on your behalf. The scope of these powers is determined by the terms outlined in the document, and it can range from broad to highly specific.

Healthcare Documents

Creating your healthcare documents (also known as advance directives) and accompanying documents is crucial for ensuring your medical and personal care preferences are respected when you can’t communicate.

An estate plan allows you to direct how and whom your property will be distributed after your death.

Many new clients initially express a lack of an estate plan, yet most are unaware that they already have one. We will work together to create a well-crafted estate plan that is designed to supersede the terms of the State’s default plan with your personalized choices.

Last Will & Testament

Health Care Documents

An advance directive is a document that specifies the type of medical and personal care you would want should you lose the ability to make and communicate your own decisions. Anyone over the age of 18 may execute an advance directive, and this document is legally binding in Arizona.

Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney is a legal document giving another person (the attorney-in-fact) the legal right (powers) to do certain things for you. What those powers are depends on the terms of the document. A power of attorney may be very broad or very limited and specific. All powers of attorney terminate upon the death of the maker, and may terminate when the maker (principal) becomes incapacitated (unable to make or communicate decisions).