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No, in Arizona, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal. However, Arizona allows you to make your will "self-proving" and you'll need to go to a notary if you want to do that. A self-proving will speeds up probate because the court can accept the will without contacting the witnesses who signed it.

Arizona last will and testament requirements You must be at least 18 years old. You must be of sound mind. This means that you: ... Your decision to execute your will must be free and voluntary. ... You must sign your will in the presence of at least two witnesses, who also sign. ... Your will must be in writing.

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.

Steps to Create a Will in Arizona Decide what property to include in your will. Decide who will inherit your property. Choose a personal representative to handle your estate. Choose a guardian for your children. Choose someone to manage children's property. Make your will. Sign your will in front of witnesses.

Does a Pour-Over Will Avoid Probate? Just like any other type of will, a pour-over will must be signed by yourself and two witnesses in order to be considered valid in Arizona. However, it must still go through probate and be validated by the court before your assets can be distributed to the living trust.

Fraud or Undue Influence If your will was created fraudulently, or under coercion or undue influence, the court will invalidate it.