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An Arizona Last Will and Testament is a document in which a person, known as a Testator, legally states what they wish to do with their assets once they pass away. Typically, these assets include real property, financial assets, bonds, cash, and other valuable property such as jewelry, art, and digital assets. The State of Arizona requires that two witnesses sign the document, attesting that the Testator is of sound mind when signing the will.
Definition of Will - §14-1201(61)
Laws - Title 14 - Trusts, Estates, and Protective Proceedings
Witnesses - According to §14-2502, the will must be signed by two (2) witnesses.
Step 1 - Using your FormSwift Template, provide your name, and your identified gender.
Step 2 - Provide your city and county of residence.
Step 3 - Specify your marital status from one of the following options:
If you do not identify as single, provide the name of your spouse.
Step 4 - If you have any children, pets, property, or life insurance, provide that information here.
Step 5 - Provide the names of your children, whether they are deceased or living, and whether they will be named as beneficiaries. Also, provide the names of your pets, if you have any. If you have life insurance, you should provide that information here as well.
Step 6 - State the amount of money or percentage of the property you’d like to leave each child.
Step 7 - If there is anyone you wish to set up a trust for who is mentally ill or disabled, specify that here. Setting up a trust for a person with special needs can prevent them from experiencing any difficulties or qualification issues receiving Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Step 8 - State the age that your children must be in order to receive benefits from the trust, as well as the portion that they will receive. Finally, enter the age that your beneficiaries will be if and when the benefits will expire.
Step 9 - If there is a specific funeral home that you would like your body taken to, provide the name and address of the funeral home.
Step 10 - If you know where the meal after the funeral service should be held, the type of food you’d like served, or you have other specific burial arrangements you want to be honored, specify that information.
Step 11 - Name your Executor - An Executor is a person in charge of administering your estate once you pass away. This can be a beneficiary in the will, or someone else that you trust, such as your attorney or friend. It is important to name an Executor. If one is not named, the court will appoint one for you. Provide the following of your Executor
If you’d like to provide an alternate Executor, or if there is someone you do not want to act as your Executor, provide their name and relationship to you as well.
Step 12 - Appointing a Trustee - If your assets are already set up in a trust, be sure to name a Trustee who will be responsible for distributing the assets out of this trust to beneficiaries. If your assets are in a trust, provide the following information:
Step 13 - Digital Executor - A Digital Executor is a person charged with distributing your digital assets. Digital assets include trademarks, copywriters, valuable photos, digital currency, etc. If you have digital assets and wish to appoint a Digital Executor, provide the name of your Digital Executor
Step 14 - Guardian for Your Minor Children - If you have minor children and wish to appoint a guardian for them in the event you die while they are minors, provide the name of the Guardian that you wish to care for your children should you pass away, as well as their relationship to you. You should also include information for an alternate and a conservator.
Step 15 - Additional Beneficiaries - If you wish to appoint additional beneficiaries, provide the following information:
Step 16 - Disinheriting a Beneficiary - If there’s someone you wish to disinherit a spouse, child, or another beneficiary, provide the following information below:
Step 17 - Witnesses - Provide the following information for both witnesses:
Remember to sign your will, and have it signed by two (2) witnesses in addition to being notarized by a Notary Public.
In Arizona, it is important to have a last will and testament for estate planning purposes. Any real estate, assets, personal property, pets, or dependents will be provided for and dispersed based on your will. Without a will, a person’s assets and the fate of any dependents will be decided by the courts.
In Arizona, without a will (known as dying intestate), your assets will be distributed to any close family members, starting with a spouse, then children, and then grandchildren. If no living relatives can be found, the state will assume all assets.
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