Section 5.2.2 – Attested Wills
An attested will must be in writing and signed by the testator and at least two witnesses. A.R.S. § 14-2502. A will that does not comply with statutory requirements is not valid even if it accurately reflects the wishes of the testator. In re Estate of Jung, 210 Ariz. 202, 204-05, 109 P.3d 97, 99-100 (App. 2005). Each witness must see the testator sign the document, or the testator must tell the witness that either: (a) the signature on the document is the testator's signature, or (b) the document constitutes the testator's will. A.R.S. § 14-2502(A)(3). The statute requires that the persons who witness the...
