Wills

Tucson Will Attorney

Providing Clients with a Firm Foundation in Their Estate Plans

Establishing an estate plan is one of the most loving acts you can carry out for your family members and other loved ones. An Arizona estate plan can help your posterity avoid the probate process, minimizing their expense and stress when they are mourning your loss. The estate plan, including a valid will, also indicates who will carry out the estate administration process and inherit your property.

With a legally sound will, you can trust that your wishes will be carried out at your future death. However, creating a valid will can be complicated. If you go it alone or use an inexperienced attorney, you could wind up with legal documents that do not meet your family’s needs. This can lead to disputes and conflicts that cause rifts in the family and financial losses.

Give your loved ones the future they deserve by crafting the right estate plan, including a will. Our estate planning attorney can advise you on how to hold properties during your life and how to administer them to beneficiaries after your death. Call now for help determining the right choices in your estate plan, including wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and more. You can reach us at 520-355-1161 to schedule your free consultation.

What Function Does a Will Serve in an Arizona Estate Plan?

When your life ends, you want to be sure your loved ones remember you for your positive influence on their lives. This includes distributing assets in a manner that aligns with your standards and generosity. Creating the legal documents that fulfill these purposes is just one-half of the equation. You also need a will to indicate who will carry out your wishes so you can be sure that your estate is executed according to plan.

Wills accomplish both of the above tasks and more, including:

  • Naming an executor or personal representative to administer your estate after your death
  • Indicating a guardian for minor children if both parents pass away or are unable to provide for their care
  • Specifying who will manage the children’s funds, also known as a conservator
  • Dictating which assets will be passed on to which beneficiaries
  • Protecting your privacy and providing a smoother process for your loved ones by avoiding probate, in some cases

Please contact our law firm to make the most of your estate plan, including creating wills, trusts, and more. We’ll explore your options and help you determine the right way to go as you establish a Tucson estate plan.

What Are the Most Important Parts of a Will?

Wills should accomplish several tasks, including naming crucial individuals who will administer your estate and handle your affairs after your death. They also determine how beneficiaries will receive their inheritance. However, including all of these items is not enough to create a valid will in Arizona.

For your will to be legally valid, you’ll need to ensure that the following are present:

  • The will must be in writing, or it could have limited legal power
  • The testator, or person creating the will, must be of sound mind and not be acting under duress or fear of harm
  • The testator must sign the will in the presence of two witnesses
  • The two witnesses must meet specific criteria, such as age and soundness of mind

If your loved one died without a will, also known as dying intestate, you may still be able to get your inheritance. Please reach out to our law firm immediately for help with a deceased person who did not have a legally valid will. We can also help you create a valid will so your posterity does not face a similar dilemma.

Do I Need a Lawyer for My Estate Planning Needs?

Please don’t make the mistake of thinking that you can create an estate plan on your own. We’ve seen too many cases where families suffer from conflict, stress, and financial losses due to legal action that stems from the lack of a proper estate plan. With a legal team like the one at Doug Newborn Law Firm, PLLC, on your side, you can rest assured that your assets are in good hands and that your family can enjoy the security you have in mind.

Some benefits of hiring our estate planning team include:

  • Personalized legal advice based on years of experience
  • Asset protection through living trusts, charitable trusts, and other family trusts
  • Confidence that your last will and testament are legally sound and will meet Arizona’s legal standards
  • Ability to modify your estate plan if someone in the family dies, divorces their spouse, gets married, or gives birth
  • Representation from skilled litigators who understand the Arizona legal process and will fight for your interests in court
  • Privacy by avoiding the probate process
  • Assistance in administering an estate or trust if you are a trustee or personal representative for someone else who passed away

Please speak with our compassionate, talented team of legal professionals before taking any action related to your estate plan. We’ll address all of your estate planning needs, including preparing for the future and administering the affairs of a deceased loved one.

Should You Hire Our Tucson Will Attorney?

If you are considering starting or modifying an estate plan, you probably want to leave behind a legacy of goodness for your family and friends. Please let the Doug Newborn Law Firm, PLLC team help you achieve your goals in this matter.

We are happy to answer your questions and promise to listen carefully to you so we can align our services with your goals and needs. We’ll explain your options in terms that you can understand so you can make the best decisions for your family. We offer efficient legal services and work tirelessly to get our clients the success they need.

You can depend on our knowledge and skill as we create and manage your estate plan. Call our caring, dedicated estate administration and planning attorney, Doug Newborn, today at 520-355-1161 to schedule your complimentary consultation.