Create a basic last will and testament template for personal use.
This document serves as the Last Will and Testament of {fullName}, a legal declaration of their intentions regarding the distribution of their estate, designation of executors, and guardianship upon death.
I, {fullName}, of {address}, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby declare this document to be my Last Will and Testament, revoking any and all wills and codicils previously made by me.
I appoint {executorName}, residing at {executorAddress}, to serve as the Executor of this Will. If {executorName} is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint {alternateExecutorName}, residing at {alternateExecutorAddress}, as alternate Executor.
I direct that all my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses associated with the administration of my estate be first paid from my estate. I leave my remaining assets to the following beneficiaries:
{#beneficiaries}
{/beneficiaries}
{#hasMinorChildren}In the event that I am the sole surviving parent at the time of my death, I appoint {guardianName}, residing at {guardianAddress}, as guardian of my minor child(ren).
If the above-named guardian is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint {alternateGuardianName} as alternate guardian.{/hasMinorChildren}
{^hasMinorChildren}I do not have any minor children at the time of this Will.{/hasMinorChildren}
{specialInstructions}
Signed on this {day} day of {month}, {year}.
Testator:
{fullName}
Signature: __________________________
The following individuals witnessed this Will being signed by the Testator, who declared it to be their Last Will and Testament, in our presence:
Witness Name | Address | Signature |
---|---|---|
{#witnesses}{witnessName} | {witnessAddress} | __________________________{/witnesses} |
The state of {state} requires notarization of this Will:
{#requiresNotarization}Subscribed, sworn to and acknowledged before me by {fullName}, the Testator, and subscribed and sworn to before me by the witnesses on this {day} day of {month}, {year}.
Notary Public: __________________________
Commission Expires: _____________________{/requiresNotarization}
{^requiresNotarization}No notarization is required in the state of {state}.{/requiresNotarization}
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