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This document is a Last Will and Testament, allowing an individual (the Testator) to specify how their assets will be distributed after their death. It also appoints an executor to manage the estate and can designate a guardian for minor children. This template helps ensure your wishes are legally documented.
LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I, [Testator Name], of the city of [Testator City], in the state of [Testator State], being of sound mind and legal age, declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, revoking all prior wills and codicils.
ARTICLE I: DECLARATION
I declare that this is my will and that I am making these provisions freely and voluntarily.
ARTICLE II: FAMILY INFORMATION
I am (Circle One): Married, Separated, Single, Widowed.
My partner’s name is [Spouse Name], and I have [Number of Children] child(ren):
____________________________
____________________________
If I have additional children born or adopted after the execution of this will, they shall share equally in my estate unless otherwise specified.
ARTICLE III: APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR
I nominate and appoint [Executor Name] of the city of [Executor City], in the state of [Executor State] as Executor of this will.
If they cannot serve, I nominate [Alternate Executor Name] of the city of [Alternate Executor City], in the state of [Alternate Executor State]as an alternate Executor.
My Executor shall have the power to:
Pay my debts, taxes, and expenses.
Sell, lease, or manage my property without court approval.
Distribute my estate according to this will.
ARTICLE IV: DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
I direct that my property be distributed as follows:
Specific Bequests:
I give ______________to ____________________________.
I give ______________ to ____________________________.
I give ______________ to ____________________________.
I give ______________ to ____________________________.
Residue of Estate:
I give the remainder of my estate to [Residue Beneficiary]. If they predecease me, I give the residue to [Alternate Residue Beneficiary].
ARTICLE V: GUARDIANSHIP
If I have minor children at the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian Name] of the city of [Guardian City], state of [Guardian State] as Guardian of the person(s) of my minor children. If they cannot serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian Name] of the city of [Alternate Guardian City], state of [Alternate Guardian State].
ARTICLE VI: GENERAL PROVISIONS
If any provision of this will is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
My Executor shall not be required to post bond or furnish surety.
ARTICLE VII: SIGNATURE AND WITNESSES
I, [Testator Name], declare that this document is my Last Will and Testament. I sign it willingly and in the presence of the witnesses listed below.
Signature: ____________________________
Date: [Execution Date]
WITNESSES
We, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury that [Testator Name], known to us, signed this will in our presence and declared it to be their Last Will and Testament. We sign our names as witnesses at their request, in their presence, and in the presence of each other.
Witness #1 Name: ____________________________ Address: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
Witness #2 Name: ____________________________ Address: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________
NOTARIZATION
STATE OF [Notary State]
COUNTY OF [Notary County]
Subscribed and sworn to before me by [Testator Name] and witnesses ________________and ________________ on this _______ day of _______, _______.
Notary Public Signature: ____________________________
My Commission Expires: __________________
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