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A.R.S. § 14-2503: Holographic Wills

Holographic will

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Is a handwritten will valid in Arizona?

In Arizona, a will that does not meet the usual signing requirements is still valid as a holographic will, without witnesses, if the signature and the important provisions are in the testator's own handwriting.

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14-2503. Holographic will

A will that does not comply with section 14-2502 is valid as a holographic will, whether or not witnessed, if the signature and the material provisions are in the handwriting of the testator.

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