Free Proforma Will Template
Proforma Will
I. Introduction
This Proforma Will is intended to assist [YOUR NAME] in organizing your intentions regarding the distribution of your assets upon your demise. Please note that this document is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for legal counsel. Consult with a qualified attorney to draft a formal and legally binding last will.
II. Personal Information
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Full Name: [YOUR NAME]
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Date of Birth: [YOUR DATE OF BIRTH]
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Residential Address: [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS]
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City, State, ZIP Code: [YOUR CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]
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Email Address: [YOUR COMPANY EMAIL]
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Phone Number: [YOUR COMPANY NUMBER]
II. Executor Appointment
I appoint [YOUR EXECUTOR'S NAME] (hereinafter referred to as "Executor") to act as the executor of my estate. The Executor shall have full authority to administer and distribute my estate by the terms of this Will.
III. Distribution of Assets
A. Specific Bequests
I hereby make the following specific bequests:
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To [BENEFECIARY 1'S NAME]: My vintage car, is a 1965 Ford Mustang.
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To [BENEFECIARY 2'S NAME]: My collection of rare vinyl records.
B. Residuary Estate
The remainder of my estate shall be distributed as follows:
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50% [BENEFECIARY 1'S NAME]
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25% [[BENEFECIARY 2'S NAME]
IV. Guardian Appointment
Should a situation arise wherein I pass away while still having minor children, I hereby designate [GUARDIAN'S NAME] to take on the responsibility of their legal guardianship.
V. Miscellaneous Provisions
VI.I No Contest Clause
If any individual, who is deemed to be a beneficiary, decides to call into question or dispute the authenticity or the legality of this Will, the stipulation contained within this document is that they will automatically forfeit, relinquish, or give up any claim or right that they may have towards any part or percentage of the estate or the assets that may have been allocated to them within this Will.
VI.II Governing Law
The governance and interpretation of this Will shall be subjected to and in complete accordance with, the established laws and regulations of the designated [STATE/COUNTRY] you currently reside in.
VI.III Revocation
I, with this statement, formally declare the cancellation and invalidation of all previously made wills and codicils that I have previously established.
VI. Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, [YOUR NAME], have hereunto set my hand this [DATE] day of [MONTH, YEAR].
[YOUR NAME]
VII. Witness
I declare that I have signed this Will in the presence of the following witnesses, who have signed their names hereunder as witnesses, at my request, and in my presence:
Witness 1:
[WITNESS 1'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
Witness 2:
[WITNESS 2'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
