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14-2503 in the state of Arizona, a handwritten will also known as a 'holographic will' is valid as long as it is signed by the testator and the material provisions are in the testator's handwriting. Material provisions are those that name beneficiaries and their gifts.

Witnesses: The will must be signed by at least two individuals, each of whom signed within a reasonable time after having witnessed either the signing of the will or the testator's acknowledgement of the signature or of the will itself. Writing: An Arizona will must be in writing to be valid.

A common reason that Wills get challenged in legal courts is based on an accusation that the testator capacity was insufficient. The ?testator? is a term describing the individual creating and signing the will. There must be reasonable belief that the testator has mental competency.

Probate is required in Arizona if the decedent (deceased person) owned any assets that did not have beneficiary designations at the time of death. Probate is also always required for wills because the will must be validated by the court. If you die without a will, your estate will still be subject to probate.

There are grounds which, if proven, are typically considered sufficient to invalidate a will or a portion of a will. Those grounds include: The decedent lacked mental capacity when the will was made. There is fraud involved with the will or its creation.

You can make your own will in Arizona. You do not need an attorney to create a will. But, because your will is such a crucial legal document, you want it to meet state-specific requirements. Therefore, it's best to use an estate planning service, such as FindLaw Legal Forms and Services.