Arizona law

Estate Planning Laws in Arizona.

Arizona estate-planning and probate work is governed primarily by Title 14 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (Trusts, Estates, and Protective Proceedings), which follows the Uniform Probate Code with Arizona-specific modifications. Core issues include wills, intestate succession, trust administration, powers of attorney, health-care directives, and probate procedure through the superior court.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Arizona Statutes

Arizona Probate CodeA.R.S. tit. 14

Title 14 governs wills, intestate succession, probate administration, trusts, and protective proceedings in Arizona, largely drawn from the Uniform Probate Code.

Arizona Trust CodeA.R.S. § 14-10101 et seq.

Arizona’s Trust Code governs creation, modification, administration, and termination of trusts, including trustee duties and beneficiary rights.

Arizona Power of Attorney ActA.R.S. § 14-5501 et seq.

Arizona’s power-of-attorney framework governs durable powers for financial and property decisions.

State law

Official Sources

Arizona Legislature — Title 14 Arizona Judicial Branch — Probate

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