Free Kansas Last Will and Testament Template
Kansas Last Will and Testament
I. Introduction
This document, designated as the Last Will and Testament and hereafter referred to as ("Will"), is legally produced and set forth by [Your Name], who is currently residing in the city of [Your City], within the boundaries of the state of Kansas, and it is brought into existence and effectivity on this specific day, [Date].
II. Revocation of Prior Wills
I, with this statement, officially and formally withdraw and nullify all of the Wills and Codicils that I had previously put into place and established.
III. Personal Information
I declare that I am of legal age and sound mind, and this Will reflect my wishes without any undue influence or duress.
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Testator: [Your Name]
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Residence: [Your Address], [Your City], Kansas
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Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]
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Marital Status: [Married/Single/Widowed/Divorced]
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Spouse: [Spouse's Name], if applicable
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Children:
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[Child's Name], [Date of Birth]
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[Child's Name], [Date of Birth]
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IV. Appointment of Executor
I appoint [Executor's Name] as the Executor of this Will. If they are unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Name] as the Alternate Executor.
V. Disposition of Property
I devise and bequeath my property as follows:
A. Real Property
I devise my real property located at [Property Address], [City], Kansas, to:
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[Beneficiary's Name], [Relationship]
B. Personal Property
I bequeath my personal property as follows:
1. Household Items
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[Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of items]
2. Vehicles
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[Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of vehicle]
3. Financial Assets
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[Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of asset]
C. Residuary Estate
I devise and bequeath the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to:
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[Residuary Beneficiary's Name], [Relationship]
VI. Guardianship of Minor Children
Suppose any of my children are still legally considered minors at the time when I pass away. In that case, I hereby appoint the individual known as [Guardian's Name] to serve as their officially recognized legal guardian.
VII. Funeral and Burial Instructions
I hereby instruct my Executor to organize and manage all proceedings related to my funeral and burial. The preferences should do this and wish I have stated and communicated, either separately on different occasions or pronounced verbally by me.
VIII. Miscellaneous Provisions
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If any beneficiary under this Will fails to survive me, their share shall pass to their descendants.
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This Will shall be governed by the laws of the State of Kansas.
IX. Signatures
In witness whereof, I have signed and sealed this Will on the date first above written.
[Your Name]
[Date Signed]
Witnesses:
[Name of Witness 1]
[Date Signed]
[Name of Witness 2]
[Date Signed]
X. Notary Public
I, [Notary Public Name], a Notary Public in and for the County of [County Name], State of Kansas, certify that [Your Name], the Testator, signed this Will in my presence, and acknowledged to me that this Will is their free and voluntary act and deed, for the purposes therein expressed.
[Name of Notary Public]
My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]
