06/09/2026
If you're single and don't have kids, you've probably wondered at some point whether you actually need an estate plan.
The answer is yes — and honestly, in some ways you need it more.
Without a spouse or kids to default to, Arizona law picks who inherits your things, who makes your medical decisions, and who can manage your finances if you can't. That might be a parent or sibling you're close to. It might also be a cousin you haven't spoken to in a decade.
An estate plan lets you choose. It names the people you actually trust — a close friend, a chosen family member, a partner you're not married to — and gives them the legal authority to show up for you.
It's one of the most straightforward things you can do for yourself. We've linked the full post below if you want to read through the details.