Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 14-2601 (2026)

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In the absence of a finding of a contrary intention, the rules of construction in this article control the construction of a will.

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Cited in 5 cases, 1986–2008 · leading case: Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am. v. Craig, 26 P.3d 510 (Ariz. 2001).

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Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am. v. Craig, 26 P.3d 510 (Ariz. 2001). · cites it 4× “§ 14-2104 and later extended application of the rule to wills in A.R.S. § 14-2601. ¶20 In 1990, the drafters of the UPC extended the 120-hour rule to any “governing instrument,” including wills, deeds, trusts, and insurance policies.”

Zilles v. Am. Legion, 200 P.3d 1024 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). “As discussed previously, the holding in Jackson is codified in A.R.S. § 14-2604.”

In Re Est. of Zilles, 200 P.3d 1024 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2008). “As discussed previously, the holding in Jackson is codified in A.”

Est. of Acord v. Comm'r, 93 T.C. 1 (1989). · cites it 13× “14-2601 (Uniform Probate Court sec. 2-601), requiring survival by 120 hours, does not apply because will contained language dealing explicitly with simultaneous deaths and requiring that W survive in order to take under the will.”

Matter of Est. of Alarcon, 718 P.2d 993 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 4× “Similarly, we see no application of A.R.S. § 14-2601, which requires that an heir survive the decedent by 120 hours for purposes of intestate succession.”

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