Estate Will

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I. Disposition of Assets

I, [Your Name], of [City, State], being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my last will, revoking any previous wills and codicils made by me.

II. Executor

I appoint [Executor's Name] of [Executor's Address] to serve as the executor of my estate. If [Executor's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Name] of [Alternate Executor's Address] as the alternate executor.

III. Guardianship of Minor Children

I designate [Guardian's Name] of [Guardian's Address] to serve as the guardian of my minor children, [Child 1 Name] and [Child 2 Name]. If [Guardian's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I designate [Alternate Guardian's Name] of [Alternate Guardian's Address] as the alternate guardian.

IV. Distribution of Assets

I direct my executor to distribute my assets and property as follows:

• All my real property is located at [Property Address] to my spouse, [Spouse's Name] if they survive me; otherwise, to be divided equally among my children.

V. Funeral and Burial Arrangements

I express my desire to have the following funeral and burial arrangements:

• I request a simple funeral service followed by cremation. My ashes shall be scattered at my favorite beach.

VI. Miscellaneous Provisions

• I authorize my executor to pay all my debts, funeral expenses, and estate administration expenses from my estate.

• I grant my executor full power and authority to carry out the provisions of this Will, including the power to sell, mortgage, lease, or otherwise dispose of any property of my estate as they deem necessary.

• I direct that any reference to gender in this Will shall be interpreted as gender-neutral.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17th day of April 2050.

[Your Name]

VII. Witnesses

Signed, sealed, published, and declared by [Your Name] as [Your Name]'s last will in the presence of us, who, in [Your Name]'s presence and at [Your Name]'s request, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses on the date above written:

Witness 1:

[Witness Name 1]

[Date Signed]

Witness 2:

[Witness Name 2]

[Date Signed]

VIII. Notarization

I, the undersigned Notary Public, do hereby certify that on this 17th day of April 2050, [Your Name], the testator/testatrix, appeared before me and signed this last will in my presence. I further certify that I have confirmed the identity of the testator/testatrix and that they signed this document willingly and voluntarily.

Witness my hand and official seal:

[Name of Notary]

[Notary Public Commission Number]

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