Free Connecticut Will Template
CONNECTICUT WILL
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This Will is made by [Your Full Name], currently residing at [Your Full Address], in the state of Connecticut. I declare that I am of sound mind and legal age to make this Will. This document revokes all prior wills and codicils made by me.
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I. Declaration
I, [Your Full Name], hereby declare this document to be my last will. I affirm that I am of sound mind and not under any duress or undue influence.
II. Executor Appointment
I appoint [Executor's Full Name], residing at [Executor's Address], as the Executor of my estate. If [Executor's Full Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Full Name], residing at [Alternate Executor's Address], as the alternate Executor.
III. Guardianship for Minor Children
If I have minor children at the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian's Full Name], residing at [Guardian's Address], as the guardian of my minor children. Should [Guardian's Full Name] be unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Full Name], residing at [Alternate Guardian's Address], as the alternate guardian.
IV. Distribution of Assets
I direct the distribution of my estate as follows:
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To [Beneficiary One's Full Name], I bequeath [Description of Assets or Property].
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To [Beneficiary Two's Full Name], I bequeath [Description of Assets or Property].
Should any of the above-named beneficiaries predecease me, their share shall be distributed to their surviving descendants, per stirpes.
V. Specific Bequests
I make the following specific bequests:
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[Specific Item or Amount of Money] to [Recipient's Full Name].
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[Specific Item or Amount of Money] to [Recipient's Full Name].
VI. Funeral and Burial Instructions
I desire that my funeral and burial be conducted by the following instructions:
[Detailed Funeral and Burial Instructions]
VII. Debts and Expenses
All my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of my last illness shall be paid from my estate.
VIII. Residual Clause
All the residue and remainder of my estate, not otherwise disposed of by this Will, shall be distributed to [Residuary Beneficiary's Name].
IX. Signatures
Signed on [Date of Signing], at [Location of Signing], in the presence of the following witnesses, who witnessed and subscribed to this Will at my request, and in my presence.
Testator
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
Witness 1
Name: [Witness Name 1]
Address: [Witness Address 1]
Witness 2
Name: [Witness Name 2]
Address: [Witness Address 2]
X. Notarization
State of Connecticut
County of [County Name]
On this January 1st, 2050, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me 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.
[Printed Name of Notary Public]
[Commission Number of Notary Public]
My Commission Expires: [Expiry Date of Notary Public's Commission]
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