Notarized Will
Notarized Will
I. Declaration
I, [Your Name], of [Your Address], declare that I am of legal age to make this will and that I am sound of mind. This last will express my wishes without undue influence or duress.
II. Family Information
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Spouse: [Spouse's Name]
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Children:
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[Child's Name], born on [Date of Birth]
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[Child's Name], born on [Date of Birth]
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Other Dependents: [Dependent's Name and Relationship]
III. Appointment of Executor
I appoint the individual(s) who will manage our estate and carry out the wishes as detailed in this will.
I appoint [Primary Executor's Full Name], residing at [Primary Executor's Address], as the Executor of our wills. Should [Primary Executor's Full Name] be unable or unwilling to serve, we appoint [Secondary Executor's Full Name], residing at [Secondary Executor's Address], as the alternate Executor.
IV. Executor Powers
The Executor shall have the right to:
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Pay all of my debts, funeral expenses, and testamentary expenses.
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Collect and manage my assets, sell real estate, and/or distribute assets as specified in this will.
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Perform any act of administration necessary for the estate.
V. Guardianship of Minor Children
If I am the surviving parent or legal guardian, I appoint [Guardian's Name], residing at [Guardian's Address], as the guardian of my minor children. If [Guardian's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Name] as alternate guardian.
VI. Bequests
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To [Beneficiary Name], residing at [Beneficiary Address], I bequeath my collection of antique books and the vintage watch inherited from my grandfather.
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To [Beneficiary Name], residing at [Beneficiary Address], I bequeath the sum of $10,000 to support his education endeavors.
VII. Residual Estate
All remaining estate assets not specifically bequeathed herein shall be distributed to:
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[Beneficiary Name], [Relationship to Testator]
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[Beneficiary Name], [Relationship to Testator]
VIII. Signatures
Signed on this 20th day of January 2050 at [Signing Location].
Testator
Name: [Your Name]
Address: [Your Address]
A. Witness Declaration
We, the undersigned, certify that [Your Name] has signed this document in our presence and declared it to be their last will and testament. Each of us was present at the time the will was signed, and at the request of [Your Name], and in their presence, we subscribe our names as witnesses on this 20th day of January 2050. Witnesses are of legal age and sound mind and are not named as beneficiaries in this will.
Witness 1
Name: [Witness 1 Name]
Address: [Witness 1 Address]
Witness 2
Name: [Witness 2 Name]
Address: [Witness 2 Address]
B. Notarization
This document was acknowledged before me on this 20th day of January 2050 by [Your Name] who is personally known or has produced identification, and by the witnesses who are personally known or have produced identification.
Notary Public: [Notary's Name]
My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]
