Indiana Last Will and Testament
Indiana Last Will and Testament
I. Introduction
This Last Will and Testament ("Will") is made by [Your Name], residing at [Your Company Address], Indiana, on this [Date]. This Will is prepared to ensure the orderly distribution of my assets and the management of my affairs after my death.
II. Executor
I appoint [Executor's Name], residing at [Executor's Address], Indiana, as the Executor of this Will. If [Executor's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Name], residing at [Alternate Executor's Address], Indiana, as the Alternate Executor.
III. Debts and Expenses
It is my express intention that my appointed Executor shall be responsible for the payment of all of my necessary and rightful debts. This also includes all expenses incurred from funeral arrangements, as well as the costs associated with the administration and handling of my estate. All of these financial responsibilities shall be settled using the assets that are contained within my estate, as accessible to and within the means of the Executor.
IV. Specific Bequests
I hereby make the following specific bequests:
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To [Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of Bequest].
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To [Second Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of Bequest].
V. Residuary Estate
I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, wherever situated, to [Residuary Beneficiary's Name], if they survive me. If [Residuary Beneficiary's Name] does not survive me, then to [Second Residuary Beneficiary's Name], if they survive me.
VI. Guardianship
If I have any minor children at the time of my death, I nominate [Guardian's Name] as the guardian of their persons and estate. If [Guardian's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I nominate [Alternate Guardian's Name] as the alternate guardian.
VII. Powers of Executor
My Executor shall have all powers conferred by law and those necessary to carry out the provisions of this Will, including but not limited to:
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The power to sell, lease, or mortgage any real or personal property.
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The power to compromise or settle any claim or lawsuit.
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The power to make distributions in cash or kind.
VIII. No Contest Clause
If any beneficiary under this Will contests any provision of this Will, any bequest, devise, or interest given to that beneficiary under this Will is revoked, and such beneficiary shall be treated as if they predeceased me.
IX. Governing Law
This Will, in its entirety, shall be under the jurisdiction of and will be interpreted and understood by, the established laws of the State of Indiana.
X. Revocation of Prior Wills
I am formally declaring that all preceding wills and codicils that have been made by me are now rendered null and void.
XI. Signature
In witness whereof, I have signed my name to this Last Will and Testament on the date first above written.
[Your Name]
Signed, sealed, published, and declared by [Your Name], the above-named Testator, as and for their Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, at their request and in their presence and the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses.
Witnesses:
[Name of Witness 1]
[Date Signed]
[Name of Witness 2]
[Date Signed]
XII. Affidavit of Witnesses
State of Indiana, County of [County],
[First Witness's Name] and [Second Witness's Name], being first duly sworn, depose and say that they witnessed [Your Name], the above-named Testator, sign and execute this Last Will and Testament; that [Your Name] signed the Will in their presence and at their request; that they each signed the Will as witnesses in the presence of [Your Name] and of each other; and that they believe [Your Name] to be of sound mind and memory at the time of executing this Will.
Subscribed and sworn before me this [Date].
[Notary Public Name]
Notary Public, State of Indiana
Commission expires: [Commission Expiration Date]
