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Will Preparation in Arizona
Put your wishes for your estate in writing. RJP helps you prepare for a conversation with the partner attorneys we work with about your beneficiaries, your personal representative and guardian nominations.
What a Will Actually Does
A last will states who should receive property passing through your estate after death and names the person you want to handle your estate, called a personal representative. It can also nominate a guardian for minor children. A will does not replace powers of attorney for decisions during your lifetime.
A will does not control every asset or avoid probate by itself. Beneficiary designations, ownership arrangements and a living trust can affect how property passes.
Documents to Discuss for Your Will Plan
Start with your family, your property and the choices you want to make. The documents included in your plan depend on your circumstances and the services you agree to.
- Last Will and Testament: Directions for your estate, your choice of personal representative and guardian nominations where needed.
- Pour-over will when paired with a trust: Directs estate assets to your trust after death. Assets passing through the will may still need probate.
- Separate healthcare documents: A living will records treatment wishes. It does not direct who inherits your property.
- Signing and future reviews: Ask which signing arrangements, document storage and future reviews are included in your plan.
Why Families Choose RJP
Attorney-Drafted, Advisor-Guided
Clients separately consult the independent attorneys we work with for legal advice and document preparation. RJP helps coordinate nonlegal planning steps. On average, our clients pay about half compared to a traditional law firm.
Plan Reviews
When your family or circumstances change, contact RJP to discuss a review and any legal updates that may be needed.
Settlement Support for Your Family
Ask how RJP can help your family understand the next steps after a death and when separate legal services may be needed.
Your will should reflect your current wishes. Review it after major life changes, and discuss legal questions with the attorney preparing your documents.
For your first conversation, gather any existing will or trust, a rough list of assets and beneficiaries, and the names of people you may choose as personal representative or guardian. You do not need every detail settled before you get in touch.
Put It in Writing If...
Any of these apply to you.
- Parents with Minor Children. Record guardian nominations for minor children and discuss how the appointment process works.
- Trust Owners. Discuss a pour-over will for estate assets outside your trust.
- Anyone with Property. Coordinate estate instructions with account beneficiaries and property ownership.
- People with Specific Wishes. Want to leave something to a friend, a charity, or a specific family member? Put it in writing.
Your First Step Starts Here
At our live, free estate planning seminars across Phoenix and Tucson, we walk you through how to protect you and your loved ones from probate. We give you a step-by-step plan that's simple and clear. Sign up today for peace of mind tomorrow.
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Common Will Preparation Questions
Answers to the questions Arizona families ask most about will preparation.