Free Georgia Last Will and Testament Template
Georgia Last Will and Testament
I. Introduction
This Last Will and Testament ("Will") is made on [Date] by [Your Name], a resident of [City], Georgia, with the intent to govern the distribution of assets upon their death.
II. Executor
I appoint [Executor Name] as the Executor of this Will. If [Executor Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternative Executor Name] as the alternate Executor.
III. Debts and Expenses
It is my express desire that all of my legitimate debts, the costs associated with my funeral arrangements, and any further expenses that might arise in the process of administering and settling my estate, should be thoroughly and swiftly handled and paid for by the individual I have rightfully appointed as my Executor.
IV. Specific Bequests
I give, devise, and bequeath the following specific items to the individuals named below:
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[Specific Item] to [Beneficiary Name]
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[Specific Item] to [Beneficiary Name]
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[Specific Item] to [Beneficiary Name]
V. Residuary Estate
I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to [Residuary Beneficiary Name].
VI. Guardianship
If I possess minor children at the time of my unfortunate demise, I hereby formally nominate, declare, and appoint [Guardian Name] as the lawful Guardian who shall solemnly take charge of both their welfare as well as their material estates.
VII. Discretionary Powers of Executor
My Executor shall have the following discretionary powers:
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To sell any or all of my property at public or private sale, with or without notice, for cash or on credit.
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To invest and reinvest my estate in such property as they deem advisable.
VIII. No Bond Required
Under the provisions outlined in this Will, no form of bond or other financial securities shall be mandated or required from the person acting as my Executor or any other individual who acts in a fiduciary role or capacity.
IX. Governing Law
The interpretation and execution of this Will shall be governed by, and construed following, the laws as established by the State of Georgia.
X. Revocation of Prior Wills
I, with this statement, am formally declaring the revocation and cancellation of all previous wills and additional clauses, known as codicils, that I have made at any point in time before this moment.
XI. Signature
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed and sealed this Will on [Date].
[Your Name]
Signed, sealed, published, and declared by [Your Name] as and for their Last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who, at their request, in their presence, and the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses on the date above written.
Witnesses:
[Name of Witness 1]
[Date Signed]
[Name of Witness 2]
[Date Signed]
XII. Notary
On this [Date], before me, a Notary Public in and for the said County and State, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Given under my hand and official seal, this [Date].
Notary Public: [Notary's Name]
My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]
