Update Your Will
Life changes. Your will should change with it. If you have not reviewed your will after a marriage, divorce, new child, or move to Arizona, it may no longer reflect your wishes.
When to Update Your Will
A will is not a set-it-and-forget-it document. Major life events can make your current will outdated, incomplete, or even unenforceable. If any of the following have happened since you last signed your will, it is time for a review.
Life Changes That Affect Your Will
Marriage or Divorce
Arizona law may automatically change who inherits from you. Your will should reflect your current wishes.
New Child or Grandchild
A new child means a new guardian nomination. Children born after a will is signed may not be covered.
Death of Named Person
If a beneficiary, executor, or guardian has passed away, your document needs updated alternates.
Move to Arizona
Estate laws vary by state. A will drafted elsewhere may not meet Arizona requirements.
Change in Assets
Buying a home, receiving an inheritance, or selling a business changes what your will needs to cover.
Change in Relationships
If you no longer want someone to serve in a named role, your will should reflect that.
What a Will Review Looks Like
We Read Your Documents
We review your existing will and any amendments, codicils, or related documents. It does not matter who drafted them.
We Check Every Detail
Beneficiaries, executors, guardians, and asset distributions are all verified against your current situation and Arizona law.
We Walk You Through Our Findings
If changes are needed, we explain exactly what and why. If everything is solid, we tell you that too.
We Update Your Documents
When corrections are needed, we prepare updated documents, walk through them with you, and handle witnessing and notarization.
Already an RJP client? Document reviews are included with your estate plan at no additional cost. Contact us anytime your situation changes.
Do You Need More Than a Will?
If you own real estate in Arizona, have retirement accounts, or simply want your family to avoid probate court, a living trust may be a better foundation for your plan. Most of our clients use a will and a trust together. The trust handles your assets. The will names guardians and catches anything the trust missed.
During your consultation, we will help you understand whether a will alone is enough or whether a more complete plan makes sense for your family.
Consider a Living Trust
A living trust avoids probate, stays private, and protects you during incapacity. Combined with a will, it gives your family the most comprehensive protection available under Arizona law.
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