Key Takeaways You should inventory all your digital assets—online accounts, digital currencies, social media, cloud storage, etc.—to incorporate them into your estate plan. Arizona’s Digital Assets Act dictates how fiduciaries can access and control your digital assets, so your will needs to be consistent with its standards for legal form and privacy. Give your [...]
Key Takeaways So yes, you can create a legally valid will in Arizona without an attorney, but you do need to follow the state’s requirements for writing, signing, and witnessing. Your will must be in writing and signed by you, in the presence of at least two non-beneficiary adult witnesses, to minimize the risk [...]
Key Takeaways So yes, you can create a legally valid will in Arizona without an attorney, but you do need to follow the state’s requirements for writing, signing, and witnessing. Your will must be in writing and signed by you, in the presence of at least two non-beneficiary adult witnesses, to minimize the risk [...]
Key Takeaways You can legally revoke your will in Arizona by creating a new will, performing a revocatory act like destroying the original document, or through certain life events that trigger revocation by operation of law. If you intend to revoke a will, be sure you do it in a way that’s unambiguous and [...]
Key Takeaways You should update your will after major life events such as marriage, divorce, or the addition of new family members to ensure your intentions remain clear and current. Review your finances–asset values, new assets, etc.–so that your will reflects your current situation and your current wishes. Be aware of Arizona legal requirements [...]
Key Takeaways What is the difference between a will and a living will in Arizona? A will manages your estate and guardianship of minors after your death, and a living will offers clarity about your healthcare if incapacitated. Both are legally binding documents in Arizona, but each has a distinct purpose and should be [...]
Key Takeaways Arizona law does recognize handwritten wills if they satisfy stringent requirements like the provision of material provisions in clear terms, the testator’s handwriting, and a valid signature. You don’t need witnesses for an Arizona handwritten will, which simplifies the process but makes your clear, unambiguous language and your strong evidence of your [...]
Key TakeawaysBeneficiaries in Arizona possess robust legal rights to sue trustees for breaches of fiduciary duty, self-dealing, mismanagement, and failures in communication or transparency, which can be game changers in trust outcomes.From consulting with qualified counsel to evidence gathering and discovery phase, the legal process for trust disputes is vital to navigating trust disputes and [...]