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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 14-2501 (2026)

Who may make a will

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A person who is eighteen years of age or older and who is of sound mind may make a will.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1987–2001 · leading case: Doe v. Roe, 955 P.2d 951 (Ariz. 1998).
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Doe v. Roe, 955 P.2d 951 (Ariz. 1998). · cites it 4× “For example, we generally conclude that they are unable to make wills, A.R.S. § 14-2501 (1995), and are often in need of the protection of guardians or conservators, A.”
Jordan v. Burgbacher, 883 P.2d 458 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “§ 14^-2301 (omitted spouse); AR.S. §§ 14-2501 to 2612 (wills and construction of wills); A.”
Gonzalez v. Satrustegui, 870 P.2d 1188 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1994). “Nona responds that the statute was satisfied because two people—Carol Steffens and Nona—witnessed Frank’s signing of his will and also signed it: Nona when she printed her name while filling out the will provisions and Carol when she notarized Frank’s signature.”
N. Trust Bank of Arizona, N.A. v. Goodman, 23 P.3d 108 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 2× “Despite these admissions, which they later contradicted, the heirs sought to have the probate court override her will so that her assets would pass to them free of the limitations and delays entailed by Ward’s planned pour-over to the trust.”
Matter of Est. of Muder, 751 P.2d 986 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 2× “See generally, A.R.S. §§ 14-2501 to -2513; 14-2101 to -2112.”
Lind v. Muder, 751 P.2d 986 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1987). · cites it 2× “See generally, A.R.S. §§ 14-2501 to -2513; 14-2101 to -2112.”
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