Free Diy Will Template
DIY Will
I. Introduction
This DIY Will template is designed to help [YOUR NAME] create a legally binding document outlining the distribution of your assets and the handling of your estate upon your passing. It is important to carefully consider all details and consult with appropriate professionals if needed.
II. Personal Information
II.I. Identification
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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]
III. Executor Appointment
III.I. Executor
I appoint [EXECUTOR'S NAME], currently residing at [EXECUTOR'S ADDRESS], to act as the Executor of this Will. If they are unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR'S NAME] as the alternate Executor.
III.II. Powers of Executor
The individual I have appointed as my executor shall be bestowed with the power to:
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Manage and distribute my estate as outlined in this Will.
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Pay any outstanding debts, taxes, or expenses from my estate.
IV. Asset Distribution
IV.I. Specific Bequests
I am officially declaring and providing the following individual and specific gifts known as bequests:
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Bequest 1: Jewelry Gift
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Recipient: [RECIPIENT'S NAME]
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Relationship To Me: Close Friend
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Description Of Gift: Diamond necklace and earrings set
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Bequest 2: Vehicle Gift
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Recipient: [RECIPIENT'S NAME]
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Relationship to Me: Nephew
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Description of Gift: 2050 Honda Civic, VIN: 1HGCM82633A123456
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Bequest 3: Property Gift
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Recipient: [RECIPIENT'S NAME]
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Relationship to Me: Sister
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Description of Gift: My residential property is located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
IV.II. Residue of Estate
The rest, residue, and remainder of my estate shall be distributed as follows:
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50% to [BENEFECIARY 1'S NAME]
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30% to [BENEFECIARY 2'S NAME]
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20% to [CHARITY/ORGANIZATION NAME]
V. Guardianship
V.I. Minor Children
If I have minor children at the time of my passing, I appoint [GUARDIAN'S NAME] as the legal guardian. This appointment is subject to the approval of the appropriate court.
VI. Funeral Arrangements
VI.I. Preferences
I would like to kindly request that the following arrangements be carried out for my funeral:
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Funeral Service Location: St. Mark's Cathedral, 123 Main Street, Anytown, USA
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Type of Service: Non-Religious Service
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Burial or Cremation: Burial
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Disposition of Remains:
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Cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Anytown, USA
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Plot Location: Section B, Plot 123
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Funeral Director Contact:
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[FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S NAME]
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[FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S PHONE NUMBER]
VII. Miscellaneous
VII.I. Revocation of Prior Wills
I am formally declaring that all previous Wills and Codicils that I have made are now considered null and void, and are hereby revoked by me.
VII.II. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and interpreted by the laws of the State of [YOUR STATE].
VIII. Signatures
I, [YOUR NAME], sign my name to this DIY Will on [DATE].
[YOUR NAME], Testator
IX. Witnesses
We, the undersigned witnesses, hereby attest that [YOUR NAME], the Testator, signed this Will in our presence. We attest that [YOUR NAME] appeared to be of sound mind and not under duress at the time of signing.
Witness 1:
[WITNESS 1'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
Witness 2:
[WITNESS 2'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
This DIY Will is executed as of the date written above and witnessed by the undersigned witnesses, who in the presence of [YOUR NAME] and the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
