Arizona § 14-2516 - Custodian of will; duties; liability
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-2516 — Custodian of will; duties; liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-2516. Custodian of will; duties; liability
A. After the death of a testator and on request of an interested person, a person having custody of a will of the testator shall deliver it with reasonable promptness to a person able to secure its probate or, if none is known, to an appropriate court.
B. A person who wilfully fails to deliver a will as required by this section is liable to any person aggrieved for any damages caused by this failure.
C. A person who wilfully refuses or fails to deliver a will after being ordered by the court in a proceeding brought for the purpose of compelling delivery is subject to penalty for contempt of court.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 14-2516
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 14-2516 cover?
Section 14-2516 ("Custodian of will; duties; liability") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 14-2516?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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