What is the minimum age required to make a will?

In Arizona, the minimum age required to create a valid will is 18 years. This legal stipulation ensures that individuals who make wills are of sound mind and have reached an age where they can fully understand the implications and consequences of their decisions regarding the distribution of their assets upon death.

Legally, a person must be an adult to enter into binding contracts, and creating a will is considered a contractual arrangement concerning one's estate. The age of 18 is generally recognized as the age of majority in most jurisdictions, allowing individuals the legal capacity to make their own decisions, including the disposition of property after death.

Therefore, understanding that the legal framework supports individuals aged 18 and over reflects an intentional approach by lawmakers to protect the interests of both the individual making the will and the beneficiaries who will rely on its provisions.