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Put Your Wishes in Writing with a Last Will & Testament

A Last Will & Testament gives your loved ones clear instructions for what should happen after you pass away. Name who inherits your assets, choose a guardian for minor children or other dependents, and appoint someone you trust to carry out your wishes.

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What it does

Make Your Wishes Clear

A Last Will & Testament gives you the opportunity to decide who receives your property, who will administer your estate, and who will care for your minor children or other dependents if something happens to you. It provides your loved ones and the probate court with clear, written instructions during an already difficult time. While a will does not avoid probate on its own, it remains one of the most important estate planning documents. For many Arizona families, it also works alongside a Revocable Living Trust as part of a comprehensive estate plan.

Who it’s for

Is a Last Will & Testament Right for You?

A Last Will & Testament may be the right choice if you:
  • Want to put your wishes in writing, choose who inherits your assets, or name a personal representative to administer your estate.
  • Want to name a guardian for your minor children or other dependents instead of leaving that decision to the courts.
  • Are an Arizona homeowner, an unmarried partner, or part of a blended family and don’t want important decisions left to Arizona probate laws.
  • Have an estate below Arizona’s probate threshold ($200,000 in personal property or $300,000 in real estate) and are comfortable with beneficiaries receiving their inheritance outright.
  • Are creating a trust-based estate plan and need a pour-over will to help direct assets left outside your trust.

How it works

Our Five-Step Process

  • 1

    Schedule Your Free Consultation

    Meet with one of our experienced will attorneys to discuss your situation, your estate, and your goals. We’ll recommend whether a Last Will & Testament or a trust-based estate plan is the best fit for your individual goals.

  • 2

    Prepare Your Estate Plan

    Once you decide to move forward, we’ll prepare your Last Will & Testament along with any supporting estate planning documents included in your plan.

  • 3

    Review & Sign Your Documents

    When your documents are ready, you’ll meet with your will lawyer to review your estate plan, ask questions, and properly execute your documents.

  • 4

    Plan for the Future

    We’ll explain any next steps, including beneficiary designations, asset transfers, and other recommendations to help ensure your wishes are carried out.

  • 5

    Keep Your Plan Up to Date

    As your family, finances, or Arizona law change, we’re here to help you review and update your estate plan so it continues to reflect your wishes.

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What's included

Documents you receive.

  • Last Will & Testament

    Put your wishes in writing, name who receives your assets, appoint a personal representative, and nominate a guardian for minor children or other dependents if needed.

  • Health Care Directives

    Document your medical wishes and authorize someone you trust to make health care decisions if needed.

  • Durable Power of Attorney

    Allow someone you trust to manage financial and legal matters if you’re unable to do so.

  • Beneficiary Warranty Deed

    Transfer real estate outside of probate when appropriate as part of your estate plan.

  • Asset Transfer Guidance

    Receive guidance on beneficiary designations, asset transfers, and other next steps to help keep your estate plan current.

Why Phelps LaClair

Estate Planning is All We Do

Estate planning is our sole focus, allowing us to provide personalized guidance rather than treating your Last Will & Testament as a one-time transaction.

We’ll help you determine when a Last Will & Testament is enough and when a Revocable Living Trust may provide better protection for your beneficiaries.

We build long-term relationships by helping you design, implement, and update your estate plan as your life changes, not just prepare paperwork.

What it costs

Transparent Pricing You Can Count On

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A Last Will & Testament prepared by an experienced will attorney licensed in Arizona typically ranges from $1,000–$2,000+, depending on your individual needs and whether your plan includes additional estate planning documents, such as powers of attorney.

Common questions

Your Last Will & Testament Questions, Answered

  • No. A Last Will & Testament outlines your wishes, but assets passing under a will may still need to go through probate before they can be distributed.

  • Yes. A Last Will & Testament allows you to name the person you want to care for your minor children or other dependents if something happens to you.

  • Yes. You can update, amend, or replace your will if you are alive and legally competent.

  • Yes. These terms are often used interchangeably. In Arizona, the person responsible for administering your estate is referred to as your personal representative.

  • Yes. Even if you have a Revocable Living Trust, a Last Will & Testament is still an important part of your estate plan. It can name guardians for minor children or other dependents and help ensure assets left outside your trust are distributed according to your wishes.

This information is educational and not a substitute for advice from a licensed Arizona attorney.

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