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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

DECLARATION

I, James Smith, residing at [address], being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, and I revoke any and all Wills and Codicils heretofore made by me.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

I was born on [date of birth]. I am currently married to [spouse's name], and we have [number] children, namely: [list of children's names].

EXECUTOR APPOINTMENT

I hereby appoint [Executor's Name] as the Executor of this Will. If [Executor's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Name] as the alternate Executor.

GUARDIAN APPOINTMENT

Should it be necessary, I appoint [Guardian's Name] as the Guardian of my minor children. In the event that [Guardian's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Name] as alternate Guardian.

SPECIFIC REQUESTS

  • I bequeath my [asset name], to [Beneficiary's Name], residing at [Beneficiary's Address].

  • I leave my [specific possession] to [Beneficiary's Name].

  • I direct that [specific instruction, e.g., care of a pet].

RESIDUARY ESTATE CLAUSE

All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situated, I give, devise, and bequeath to [Residuary Beneficiary's Name].

TRUST PROVISIONS

If a testamentary trust is required, then I establish the following provisions:

  • Trustee: [Trustee's Name]

  • Beneficiary: [Beneficiary's Name]

  • Terms: [brief terms of the trust]

DIGITAL ASSETS CLAUSE

I grant my Executor authority to access, handle, distribute, and dispose of my digital assets in accordance with my wishes as expressed in any separate memorandum.

FUNERAL AND BURIAL INSTRUCTIONS

I request that my funeral be conducted at [Location] and that I be buried at [Cemetery]. I desire a [religious/secular/non-specific] ceremony. Any variations to these instructions should be left to the discretion of my Executor.

WITNESS ATTESTATION CLAUSE

We, the undersigned witnesses, do hereby declare that on the date appearing below, James Smith, in our presence, signed and declared this instrument to be his Last Will and Testament. We, at his request and in his presence and each other's presence, have subscribed our names as witnesses.

Signature of Witness 1:

Printed Name of Witness 1:

[Witness 1's Name]

Address of Witness 1:

[Witness 1's Address]

Date:

[Date]

Signature of Witness 2:

Printed Name of Witness 2:

[Witness 2's Name]

Address of Witness 2:

[Witness 2's Address]

Date:

[Date]

SIGNATURE(S)

I, James Smith, the Testator, sign my name to this instrument this [day] day of [month], [year] and being of sound mind and memory and understanding the nature of this instrument, declare it to be my Last Will and Testament.

James Smith, Testator