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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT



I, [Full Legal Name], of [City], [State/Province], [Country], being of sound mind and not acting under duress, fraud, or undue influence of any person, do hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, and I hereby revoke all previous wills and codicils I may have made.



Article I: Declaration

1.1 I declare that I am [age] years of age and a resident of [City, State/Province].



1.2 I am [married to / divorced from / widowed / single]. My spouse's name is [Spouse Name] (if applicable).



1.3 I have [number] child(ren), namely: [Names and dates of birth]



Article II: Appointment of Executor

2.1 I appoint [Executor Full Name] of [Address] as the Executor of this Will.



2.2 If [Executor Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor Name] as alternate Executor.



2.3 My Executor shall have the following powers and duties:

  • To collect, manage, and protect all assets of my estate
  • To pay all debts, taxes, and expenses
  • To sell, transfer, or distribute assets as directed
  • To represent my estate in legal proceedings
  • To do all acts necessary to administer my estate



2.4 My Executor shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for services rendered.



Article III: Payment of Debts and Expenses

3.1 I direct my Executor to pay the following from my estate:

  • All my legally enforceable debts
  • Funeral and burial or cremation expenses
  • Estate administration expenses
  • All applicable taxes



Article IV: Specific Bequests

4.1 Real Property



My residence located at [Address], I give to [Beneficiary Name], [Relationship].



The property located at [Address], I give to [Beneficiary Name], [Relationship].



4.2 Financial Accounts



My bank account at [Bank Name], account number [Account Number], I give:

  • [Percentage]% to [Beneficiary Name 1]
  • [Percentage]% to [Beneficiary Name 2]



4.3 Investments and Securities



All my stocks, bonds, and other securities, I give to [Beneficiary Name], [Relationship].



4.4 Personal Property



My [year, make, model] vehicle, I give to [Beneficiary Name].



My jewelry, including [specific items], I give to [Beneficiary Name].



4.5 Monetary Bequests



I give the sum of [$Amount] to [Beneficiary Name], [Relationship].



Article V: Residuary Estate

5.1 All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, of whatever kind and wherever situated, I give in the following proportions:

  • [Percentage]% to [Beneficiary Name], [Relationship]
  • [Percentage]% to [Beneficiary Name], [Relationship]



Article VI: Guardian for Minor Children

6.1 If my spouse does not survive me, I appoint [Guardian Name] of [Address] as guardian of the person and property of any of my children who are minors at the time of my death.



6.2 If [Guardian Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian Name] as alternate guardian.



Article VII: Contingent Beneficiaries

7.1 If any beneficiary named in this Will predeceases me or fails to survive me by [number] days, that beneficiary's share shall pass to [contingent beneficiary description].



7.2 Distribution shall be per stirpes, meaning if a beneficiary is deceased, their share passes to their descendants.



Article VIII: Charitable Gifts (Optional)

8.1 I give the sum of [$Amount] or [Percentage]% of my estate to [Charity Name], located at [Address], for its general purposes.



Article IX: Special Provisions

9.1 [Any special conditions, instructions, or provisions]



Article X: No-Contest Clause

10.1 If any beneficiary contests this Will or any of its provisions, that beneficiary shall forfeit all benefits under this Will and shall be treated as if they predeceased me.



Article XI: Final Declaration

11.1 I declare that:

  1. I am of sound mind and under no constraint or undue influence
  2. This is my Last Will and Testament
  3. I revoke all previous wills and codicils
  4. I understand the contents of this Will



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Will on [Date] at [City, State/Province].





_________________________

[Testator Signature]

[Printed Name]





WITNESS ATTESTATION



We, the undersigned witnesses, declare that the testator signed this Will in our presence, and that we, at the testator's request and in the testator's presence and in the presence of each other, have signed our names as witnesses. We declare that the testator appeared to be of sound mind and not under any duress, fraud, or undue influence.





Witness 1:



Signature: _________________________

Printed Name: [Witness 1 Name]

Address: [Witness 1 Address]

Date: _________________________





Witness 2:



Signature: _________________________

Printed Name: [Witness 2 Name]

Address: [Witness 2 Address]

Date: _________________________