Free Rhode Island Last Will and Testament Template
Rhode Island Last Will and Testament
This Last Will and Testament is made by [YOUR NAME], presently residing at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS], born on [Your Date of Birth], hereinafter referred to as the "Testator".
I hereby revoke all wills and codicils previously made by me. I declare that I am of legal age to make this will and am under no constraint or undue influence.
I. EXECUTOR
I appoint [Executor's Full Name] of [Executor's Full Address, City, Rhode Island, ZIP Code] as the executor of this Will. If this Executor is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint [Alternate Executor's Full Name] of [Alternate Executor's Full Address, City, Rhode Island, ZIP Code] as the alternate executor.
II. GUARDIAN
In the event I am the parent or legal guardian of minor children at the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian's Full Name] of [Guardian's Full Address, City, Rhode Island, ZIP Code] as guardian of said minors. If this Guardian is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Full Name] of [Alternate Guardian's Full Address, City, Rhode Island, ZIP Code] as the alternate guardian.
III. BEQUESTS
I hereby bestow the following items upon [Beneficiary's Full Name] residing at [Beneficiary's Full Address, City, Rhode Island, ZIP Code]:
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[Description of Item or Monetary Amount]
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[Description of Additional Item or Monetary Amount]
Furthermore, I devise the property situated at [Property Address] to [Beneficiary's Full Name].
After settling all debts, taxes, and funeral expenses, the remainder of my estate shall be distributed as follows:
[Percentage %] to [Beneficiary's Full Name] of [Beneficiary's Full Address, City, Rhode Island, ZIP Code].
IV. DEBTS AND TAXES
I hereby direct that all my rightful debts, funeral expenses, and costs associated with my final illness be promptly settled following my demise. May this provision ensure the orderly administration of my estate and alleviate any undue burden on my loved ones during this challenging time.
V. OTHER PROVISIONS
In the event of any claim to a portion of my estate by the government or any creditor under circumstances not expressly addressed in this Will, I empower my Executor to vigorously defend such claims. Legal counsel shall be sought from [Preferred Law Firm's Name], situated at [Law Firm's Address, City, Rhode Island, ZIP Code], to ensure the protection of my estate and the fulfillment of my intentions.
VI. ATTESTATION
This Will was signed and declared by [Your Name], the Testator, as the Testator's Last Will, in the presence of us, who, in the Testator's presence and at the Testator's direction, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses on [Date].
Testator:
Name: [YOUR NAME]
Address: [YOUR ADDRESS]
Witness 1:
Name: [WITNESS NAME 1]
Address: [WITNESS ADDRESS 1]
Witness 2:
Name: [WITNESS NAME 2]
Address: [WITNESS ADDRESS 2]
VII. Notary
State of Rhode Island, County of [YOUR COUNTY], ss:
On this [DATE], before me, [NOTARY'S NAME], a notary public in and for the said state, personally appeared [YOUR NAME], known to me to be the person described in and who executed the preceding instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public: [NOTARY'S NAME]
My Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE]
