A Last Will and Testament is the document that tells the world, in your own voice, who should receive your property when you die and who should care for your minor children. Without one, Arizona's intestate succession laws decide for you, and the result rarely matches what most people would have chosen for their own family.

We draft wills that are specific, clear, and built to hold up. That includes naming a personal representative who will administer your estate, alternate beneficiaries in case a primary beneficiary predeceases you, and guardianship designations for minor children. For clients with younger children especially, the guardianship clause is often the single most important reason to put a plan in place this year, not someday.

A will alone does not avoid probate in Arizona. It directs probate. For many clients, that is appropriate; for others, pairing a will with a revocable living trust makes more sense. During your consultation, we walk through the trade-offs honestly so you choose the structure that actually fits your assets and your family.

Nicole Pavlik Law drafts your will alongside your durable powers of attorney, health care directives, and a HIPAA waiver, so the entire foundational plan moves together rather than in pieces. Every document is reviewed in plain English, by Nicole, in your meeting.

Who this is for

• Adults with minor children who need to designate guardians
• Anyone with specific wishes about who should inherit which assets
• Clients whose assets do not warrant a full revocable living trust
• Newly married, newly divorced, or recently relocated Arizonans

What you gain

• A clear directive about who inherits your property and in what shares
• Designated guardians for minor children, in your own words
• A named personal representative you trust to administer the estate
• Coordinated powers of attorney and health care directives included in the package