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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 14-2506 (2026)

Execution; choice of law

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A. A paper will is valid if it is executed in compliance with section 14-2502.  An electronic will is valid if it is executed in compliance with section 14-2518.

B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, a paper will or an electronic will is valid if its execution complies with the law at the time of execution of the place where the testator is physically present when the testator executes the will, or of the law of the place where at the time of execution or at the time of death the testator is domiciled, has a place of abode or is a national.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 1981–2011 · leading case: Matter of Est. of Johnson, 630 P.2d 1039 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1981).
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Matter of Est. of Johnson, 630 P.2d 1039 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 2× “The result in this case defeats the purposes of effectuating the intent of the decedent and simplifying the execution of wills and, in my opinion, justifies a reappraisal of the statutorily expressed requirements of a holographic will in light of realistic and practical…”
Zimmerman v. Allen, 250 P.3d 558 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. § 14-2506 (2005) (“A written will is valid if executed in compliance with § 14-2502.”
Sterk v. Kanter, 701 P.2d 3 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1985). “"Except as provided for holographic wills, writings within § 14-2513 and wills within § 14-2506, every will shall be in writing signed by the testator or in the testator’s name by some other person in the testator's presence and by his directi,on, and shall be signed by at least…”
In Re Est. of Waterloo, 250 P.3d 558 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 2× “See A.R.S. § 14-2506 (2005) ("A written will is valid if executed in compliance with § 14-2502.”
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