About F Brown
F Brown is an estate planning attorney at City of Show Low serving Show Low, Arizona. Arizona estate planning is governed by Title 14 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which includes the Probate Code and the Arizona Trust Code, addressing wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, beneficiary deeds under ARS § 33-405 (an Arizona-specific tool), and the small-estate procedures under § 14-3971. See contact information below.
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- Law School: Arizona State
Common questions about Estate Planning in Arizona
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Do I need a living trust in Arizona?
Not necessarily. A revocable living trust avoids probate, provides incapacity planning, and offers privacy, but adds cost ($1,500-3,500 above a basic will package) and complexity (assets must be retitled into the trust). For Arizonans whose main probate concern is a single home, a beneficiary deed under § 33-405 often does the same job for a small fraction of the cost. Trusts make more sense with multiple properties, out-of-state real estate, or special-needs beneficiaries.
What is a healthcare power of attorney in Arizona?
Governed by ARS § 36-3221, a healthcare power of attorney names an agent to make medical decisions for you if you cannot communicate. Combined with a living will (advance directive under § 36-3261) specifying end-of-life treatment preferences, the two documents answer the questions hospitals will ask: who decides, and what do they decide. Arizona offers free statutory forms on the Attorney General's website.
Does Arizona have an estate or inheritance tax?
No. Arizona repealed its state estate tax in 2005 and has never had an inheritance tax. The federal estate tax applies only to estates exceeding the federal exemption (approximately $13.99 million per individual in 2025). For the vast majority of Arizonans, federal estate tax is not a concern.
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City of Show Low
180 N 9th St
Show Low, AZ 85901
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