Does having a will avoid probate in Arizona? 

There’s a big misconception out there where people believe if they have a will they won’t have to go through probate. The short answer is NO. With or without a will in most cases depending on how your assets are tilted your assets are going to have to go through probate in the state of Arizona. Just having a will alone doesn’t prevent you from going through probate. Having a will gives you the opportunity to say who you want to be the executor or personal representative and be in charge of administering your estate. your will just simply guides the probate court according to your wishes of what you want to happen to your assets and how you want your assets to be distributed to your heirs or beneficiaries after you pass away. 

The best way to protect yourself and your family to Is to set up a revocable living trust and fund it with your assets to avoid probate in Arizona. 

If you have questions about Probate reach out to me I’m Marvin with Probate In Arizona https://probateinarizona.com