Free New Jersey Last Will and Testament Template
New Jersey Last Will and Testament
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This Last Will and Testament is made by me, [YOUR NAME], currently residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], in the State of New Jersey. I hereby declare that I am of legal age to make this will and am of sound mind and memory. This will revoke all previous wills and codicils that I have previously made.
I. Executor
I appoint [EXECUTOR'S NAME], residing at [EXECUTOR'S ADDRESS], as the Executor of this Will. If [EXECUTOR'S NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR'S NAME] as the alternate Executor.
II. Guardian for Minor Children
In the event I am the sole parent or guardian of my children at the time of my demise, I appoint [GUARDIAN'S NAME], residing at [GUARDIAN'S ADDRESS], as the guardian of my minor children. If [GUARDIAN'S NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [ALTERNATE GUARDIAN'S NAME] as the alternate guardian.
III. Beneficiaries
I hereby devise, bequeath, and assign my estate as follows:
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My residence is located at [RESIDENCE ADDRESS] to [BENEFICIARY NAME].
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My remaining financial assets, including but not limited to bank accounts, stocks, and bonds, are to be divided equally among [BENEFICIARY NAMES].
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My personal effects, including jewelry, art, and furniture, to [BENEFICIARY NAME] if they survive me.
IV. Specific Bequests
If any mentioned beneficiaries have predeceased me, the corresponding bequest should devolve as follows:
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[SPECIFIC ITEM] to [SECONDARY BENEFICIARY NAME], if the primary beneficiary [PRIMARY BENEFICIARY NAME] predeceases me.
V. Funeral Arrangements
I wish for my remains to be [CREMATED/BURIED], and funeral arrangements to be handled by [FUNERAL HOME NAME], according to the plan I have already established with them, if any. My funeral service shall be conducted at [LOCATION OF FUNERAL SERVICE] and shall adhere to [RELIGIOUS OR NON-RELIGIOUS PREFERENCES].
VI. Miscellaneous
Any claim against my estate for expenses and debts shall be satisfied from my estate's general assets. Any legal challenges to this will by any beneficiary or other parties shall result in the exclusion of that contesting party from benefit under this will.
VII. Signatures
This document, consisting of [NUMBER OF PAGES] pages, including this page, represents my Last Will and Testament and reflects my wishes without any undue influence.
In witness thereof, I, [YOUR NAME], the testator, have hereunto set my hand and seal this [DATE], at [LOCATION].
[YOUR NAME]
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Signed in the presence of:
[WITNESS #1 NAME]
[WITNESS #1 ADDRESS]
[WITNESS #2 NAME]
[WITNESS #2 ADDRESS]
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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]
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