Delaware Last Will and Testament

Delaware Last Will and Testament

I. Introduction

I, [Your Name], residing in [City], [County], in the state of Delaware, hereby willingly and consciously make and declare this document to be my Last Will and Testament. This document is an accurate reflection of my intentions concerning the disposition of my property and assets. It supersedes any prior written documents, including previous wills and codicils that I may have established in the past. It is my explicit intention to revoke all such documents, in favor of the provisions and specifications laid out in this Last Will and Testament.

II. Appointment of Executor

I nominate and appoint [Your Executor Name] as the Executor of this Will. If [Your Executor Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I nominate [Alternate Executor Name] as the alternate Executor.

III. Disposition of Property

I direct my Executor to distribute my estate as follows:

A. Personal Property

I hereby declare that all of my tangible personal belongings and assets shall be bequeathed to [Beneficiary Name].

B. Real Property

I hereby declare my intent to transfer ownership of my real property, which is currently located at the specified address, over to the individual or entity referred to as the beneficiary.

C. Financial Assets

I give the following financial assets to the respective beneficiaries:

  1. Bank Accounts:

    • [Bank Name]: [Beneficiary Name]

    • [Bank Name]: [Beneficiary Name]

  2. Investments:

    • [Investment Type]: [Beneficiary Name]

    • [Investment Type]: [Beneficiary Name]

D. Residue of Estate

I give the residue of my estate to be divided equally among my children, namely:

  • [Child 1 Name]

  • [Child 2 Name]

  • [Child 3 Name]

IV. Guardianship

If [Your Spouse's Name] survives me, I appoint [Your Spouse's Name] as the guardian of our minor children. If [Your Spouse's Name] does not survive me, I appoint [Guardian's Name] as the guardian.

V. Miscellaneous Provisions

A. No Bond Required

I hereby voluntarily relinquish the stipulation for the mandatory requirement of any bond or financial guarantee from the individual appointed as the executor of my estate.

B. Powers of Executor

I grant my Executor all powers allowed by law to administer my estate, including but not limited to the power to sell, mortgage, or lease any property.

C. Governing Law

This Testament also referred to as Will, shall be subject to and construed following the prevailing laws and statutes within the jurisdiction of the State of Delaware.

VI. Witnesses and Notary

I sign my name to this Will on [Date]. I declare that I sign and execute this instrument as my Last Will and Testament in the presence of the witnesses, who witness my signature at my request and in my presence.

[Your Name]

[Witness 1 Name]

[Witness 2 Name]

Notary Acknowledgment

On this [Date], before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

Witness my hand and official seal:

Notary Public: [Notary's Name]

My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]

VII. Acknowledgment of Testator

I, [Your Name], declare this instrument to be my Last Will and Testament, and I sign it willingly and voluntarily.

[Your Name]

[Date Signed]


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