Wills That Protect Wickenburg Families
Stacie Robb has helped families draft legally sound wills for over 25 years. We give you clear answers and documents that hold up when it matters most.
Serving Wickenburg and surrounding areas, Monday through Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-1pm.
A Valid Will Gives Your Family Legal Certainty
McGuire • Robb is Wickenburg's longest-serving law firm, offering wills and estate planning services to individuals and families across Wickenburg, Wittmann, Aguila, Salome, and Congress, Arizona. Stacie Robb has practiced law for over 25 years. A valid will tells Arizona courts exactly who receives your property, who raises your minor children, and who carries out your wishes; without a will, those decisions belong to the state.
A will is the foundational document of any estate plan. It names beneficiaries for your assets, appoints an executor to manage the process, and, if you have minor children, designates a guardian. Clients of any age need a will: illness, accident, or sudden death do not wait for the right moment. The families who call us after a loved one dies without a will tell us the same thing; they wish they'd handled it sooner.
A will drafted incorrectly, missing the right witnesses, missing proper execution, or using ambiguous language, can be challenged or invalidated in Arizona probate court. We draft wills that meet Arizona's specific execution requirements and reflect exactly what our clients intend. Wickenburg's longest-serving law firm , we have the experience to get this right.
Over 25 years of practice in Wickenburg, AZ.
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, divorce, and adoptions.
Office at 830 N. Tegner St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390.
The McGuire • Robb Will-Drafting Process
From first call to signed document, here is what working with us looks like every step is straightforward and every decision is yours to make.
Initial Consultation
We start with a conversation by phone or in person at our Wickenburg office. We ask about your family, your assets, and what you want to happen after you're gone. There are no wrong answers and no pressure.
Gathering the Details
We collect the information needed to draft a will that reflects your specific situation, names of beneficiaries, your chosen executor, guardian designations for minor children if applicable, and any specific bequests. We keep the process simple and ask the right questions so nothing is overlooked.
Drafting Your Will
Stacie Robb drafts your will personally, applying over 25 years of Arizona estate planning experience. Every document is written to meet Arizona's legal execution requirements, no templates, no guesswork.
Review and Confirmation
We walk through the drafted will with you before you sign anything. If anything needs adjusting: a name, a share, a condition; we make the change. You leave knowing the document says exactly what you intend.
Execution and Storage
We oversee the signing with the required witnesses and notarisation so the will is legally executed under Arizona law. We advise you on where to store the original and who should know where to find it.
The entire process typically takes two to three appointments. Most clients tell us they wish they'd done it years earlier.
What Arizona Law Does If You Die Without a Will
When a person dies without a valid will in Arizona, the state's intestate succession laws decide who inherits, not you. Arizona Revised Statutes Chapter 2 governs this process. The probate court distributes your estate according to a fixed formula based on family relationships, regardless of what you would have chosen. You lose control the moment there is no will.
The specific outcome depends on your situation. If you are married with children from your current spouse only, your spouse inherits all community property and all separate property. If you are married with children from a prior relationship, your spouse inherits all community property but your separate property is split, half to your spouse and half to your children. If you are unmarried with no children, your estate passes to parents, then siblings, in a fixed statutory order a distant relative you have never met could inherit before a partner you have lived with for years.
Without a will naming a guardian, the court decides who raises your minor children. The judge will consider the best interests of the child, but the decision is theirs not yours. Naming a guardian in your will is the only way to make your preference a matter of legal record.
The Cost of Inaction
No control over who inherits your assets.
No named guardian for your minor children.
Probate delays and court costs your family pays.
Common Questions About Wills in Wickenburg
Here are the questions Wickenburg residents ask most before drafting their first will.
How often should I update my will in Arizona?
Update your will whenever a major life event occurs like: marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, the death of a beneficiary, or a significant change in assets. As a general rule, review it every three to five years even without a triggering event. Arizona law requires no minimum update frequency, but an outdated will can cause serious problems for your family.
Is a handwritten will valid in Arizona?
Yes. Arizona recognizes holographic wills, handwritten and signed in the testator's own hand, without requiring witnesses. However, handwritten wills are more easily challenged in probate court than formally executed wills drafted by an attorney. For most people, a professionally drafted and witnessed will provides far stronger legal protection.
What happens to my will if I move to or from Arizona?
A will executed in another state is generally valid in Arizona if it was valid in the state where it was signed. However, state laws differ on execution requirements and property rights. If you have moved to Arizona recently or plan to move, have your existing will reviewed by a licensed Arizona attorney to confirm it still reflects your intentions and meets local requirements.
Can I disinherit a child in my Arizona will?
Yes. Arizona allows a parent to disinherit an adult child by naming them in the will and stating the exclusion clearly. Without that explicit language, a court may treat an omitted child as an accidentally overlooked heir under Arizona's pretermitted heir rules -- which can distribute assets in ways you never intended.
How long does it take to have a will drafted at McGuire • Robb?
Most wills are drafted and executed within two to three appointments. The timeline depends on the complexity of your estate and how quickly you can provide the necessary details. For straightforward situations, some clients complete the process in under two weeks. Stacie Robb works directly with every client, there are no handoffs to junior staff.
Your Family Deserves a Will That Holds Up
A properly drafted will takes a few appointments. The protection it gives your family lasts a lifetime. Stacie Robb has served Wickenburg families for over 25 years and is ready to help you get this done.
Our office is open Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 830 N. Tegner St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390.