Nebraska Last Will and Testament
Nebraska Last Will and Testament
I, [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], being of sound mind and memory and not acting under duress or undue influence, and fully understanding the nature and extent of all my property and of this disposition thereof, do hereby make, publish, and declare this document to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all previously made Wills and Codicils.
Article I: Declaration
I declare that I am a legal resident of the State of Nebraska and that this Last Will and Testament comply with all the laws and requirements of this jurisdiction. My family consists of the following persons to whom I am related as described:
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Spouse: [Spouse's Full Name]
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Children: [Names and Birthdates of Children]
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Other Dependents: [Names and Relationships]
Article II: Appointment of Executor
I hereby appoint [Name of Executor] of [Executor's Address], as the Executor of my Will. Should the above-named be unable or unwilling to serve, I hereby appoint [Alternate Executor's Name] of [Alternate Executor's Address] as the alternate Executor.
Article III: Bequests
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I give, devise, and bequeath the sum of [Exact Amount] to [Name of Individual or Charity], of [Address or Location].
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I give, devise, and bequeath [Descriptors and location of real estate property] to [Beneficiary's Name].
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Additional specific bequests (furniture, jewelry, special items): List each item and the intended recipient clearly.
Article IV: Guardianship
If any of my children are minors at the time of my death, I appoint [Name of Guardian] as guardian of the person and estate of said minor children. If [Name of Guardian] is unable or unwilling to act, then I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Name] as substitute guardian.
Article V: Residuary Clause
All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give, devise, and bequeath to [Name of Primary Beneficiary] to be theirs absolutely and forever. If the primary beneficiary does not survive me, then the residue of my estate shall pass to [Secondary Beneficiary's Name].
Article VI: Taxes and Expenses
I direct that all my debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of last illness be paid as soon after my death as can be reasonably done. Furthermore, all estate, inheritance, and succession taxes (including interest and penalties thereon) payable by reason of my death shall be paid out of and be charged generally against my residuary estate.
Article VII: Special Provisions
I would prefer a simple and private funeral service in accordance with my personal beliefs located at [Preferred Funeral Location] and request that my Executor honor this provision.
Article VIII: Attestation
This Will was made by me on [Date of Document Creation], and I signed it willingly, without any coercion or influence, and in the presence of three witnesses, who signed it in my presence and in the presence of each other, all being present at the same time.
Signed:
[Your Name]
Witnesses:
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[Witness #1 Full Name], Address: [Witness #1 Address]
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[Witness #2 Full Name], Address: [Witness #2 Address]
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[Witness #3 Full Name], Address: [Witness #3 Address]
Article IX. Notary
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 foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed.
Notary Public: [Notary's Name]
My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]