Personal Property Memorandum - Arizona

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. The actual reference in my will reads:

[COPY THE WILL'S EXACT REFERENCE TO A SEPARATE TANGIBLE-PERSONAL-PROPERTY WRITING]

If the will does not contain a reference to this type of writing, obtain a valid will revision before using this Memorandum for dispositions under § 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 as evidence of the intended disposition, the writing must be signed by the testator or in the testator's handwriting and must describe the items and devisees with reasonable certainty. Confirm that the will validly refers to this or a similar list before using it.

Do not list:

• ☐ Money or currency
• ☐ Property already specifically disposed of by the will
• ☐ Real property or intangible rights, such as a debt claim or a security interest

Motor vehicles, boats, and other titled personal property are not categorically excluded by § 14-2513. Confirm ownership and any separate title-transfer requirements before listing one.

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.

Ownership: This Memorandum addresses only interests that I own and can pass at death. Confirm ownership and any community-property interest before listing an item.

Disputes: My Personal Representative should use this Memorandum as evidence of my intended dispositions, subject to my will and applicable law. Any unresolved dispute shall be handled under the will and applicable law.

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 alter this memorandum in your handwriting; clearly identify and date each change
• ☐ A replacement or altered writing must satisfy § 14-2513's handwriting-or-signature requirement and describe the items and devisees with reasonable certainty
• ☐ If multiple writings exist, identify the intended current disposition of each item and preserve enough information for the Personal Representative to resolve conflicts under the will and applicable law
• ☐ 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 — References to separate lists; requirements
• A.R.S. § 14-2502 — Execution of paper wills; witnessed wills; holographic wills; testamentary intent
• 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: 2026-09-27.