Personal Property Memorandum

PERSONAL PROPERTY MEMORANDUM

State of Arizona

Table of Contents

1. Declarant Identification
2. Reference to Last Will and Testament
3. Statutory Authority
4. Distribution of Tangible Personal Property
5. Special Instructions
6. General Provisions
7. Instructions for Future Changes
8. Execution
9. Sources and References

1. DECLARANT IDENTIFICATION

I, [FULL LEGAL NAME], currently residing at [STREET ADDRESS], [CITY], [COUNTY] County, Arizona [ZIP CODE], being of sound mind and acting voluntarily, do hereby prepare this Personal Property Memorandum as authorized by A.R.S. § 14-2513.

Date of Birth: [__/__/____]

2. REFERENCE TO LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

This Memorandum is prepared in connection with my Last Will and Testament dated [__/__/____], which contains a provision referring to this or a similar writing for the disposition of tangible personal property. My will includes the following or substantially similar language:

"I may leave a written statement or list disposing of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by this Will. Any such writing shall be given effect pursuant to A.R.S. § 14-2513."

3. STATUTORY AUTHORITY

This Memorandum is authorized by A.R.S. § 14-2513, which provides that a will may refer to a written statement or list to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money. To be admissible, the writing must be signed by the testator or in the testator's handwriting and must describe the items and devisees with reasonable certainty.

Property NOT covered by this Memorandum:

• ☐ Money or currency
• ☐ Evidences of indebtedness
• ☐ Documents of title
• ☐ Securities (stocks, bonds, etc.)
• ☐ Property used in trade or business
• ☐ Real property
• ☐ Motor vehicles, boats, and other titled property (consult attorney)

4. DISTRIBUTION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

I direct that the following items of tangible personal property be distributed to the persons named below. If a named recipient does not survive me, the item shall pass to the alternate recipient, if any, or otherwise as part of my residuary estate.

Jewelry and Watches

Art, Antiques, and Collectibles

Furniture and Household Items

Electronics and Equipment

Firearms

Collections (Books, Coins, Stamps, Memorabilia, etc.)

Family Heirlooms and Sentimental Items

Additional Items

5. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

6. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Property Not Listed: Any tangible personal property not listed in this Memorandum shall be distributed according to the terms of my Last Will and Testament.

Survival Requirement: Unless otherwise stated above, a recipient must survive me to receive the designated property.

Community Property Notice: Arizona is a community property state. This Memorandum applies only to my separate property and my one-half interest in community property. Consult an attorney regarding the proper characterization of items listed herein.

Disputes: If any dispute arises regarding the distribution of property listed herein, my Personal Representative shall have the authority to resolve such disputes, and such decision shall be final and binding.

No Monetary or Intangible Gifts: This Memorandum does not and cannot make gifts of money, securities, real property, or other intangible property.

7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE CHANGES

Under A.R.S. § 14-2513, this Memorandum may be altered at any time without executing a new will or codicil. To make changes:

• ☐ You may prepare an entirely new memorandum (recommended)
• ☐ You may line through an entry and initial and date the change
• ☐ You must sign any revised memorandum (or it must be in your handwriting)
• ☐ If multiple memoranda exist, the most recent controls to the extent of any conflict
• ☐ Keep this memorandum with your will or in a known, accessible location

8. EXECUTION

I sign this Personal Property Memorandum on the date indicated below.

Declarant:

Signature: [________________________________]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

Date: [__/__/____]

Witnesses (not required by statute; recommended):

Witness 1:

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

Witness 2:

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

9. SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• A.R.S. § 14-2513 — Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property
• A.R.S. § 14-2502 — Execution; witnessed wills; holographic wills
• UPC § 2-513 — Uniform Probate Code (basis for Arizona statute)
• Arizona Judicial Branch: https://www.azcourts.gov

This template is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Arizona attorney before executing this document. Last updated: 2026-04-01.