Betty from Williamson Valley walked into my office with red eyes and a story that broke my heart.
Her husband passed suddenly.
She had his Will — notarized, signed, sealed.
But Yavapai County court said, “We need two witnesses in person to prove it.”
Betty didn’t have them.
She paid $1,200 in fees and waited six months to sell their cabin.
Six months of grief — plus court stress.
Arizona has a simple fix: the “Provable Will.”
Add a $10 self-proving affidavit when you sign.
No court appearance after death.
Family gets assets in weeks.
Betty could have used two neighbors as witnesses — free.
Or paid $10 for the affidavit.
Either way, no court.
Now Betty tells everyone:
“Ten bucks and a hug — that’s all it takes.”
All LDPrep forms let you pick the easy path.
No $150 notary unless you want it.
Let’s write your story with a happy ending.
Read Arizona Probate Law (official)
Bring two neighbors — and additionally I’ll notarize for $10.
We look out for each other in Yavapai County.
Joanne Beverly, AZCLDP #382090