New Mexico Last Will and Testament
New Mexico Last Will and Testament
This Last Will and Testament is hereby declared by me, [Your Name], currently residing at [Your Address], born on [Your Date of Birth], and being of sound mind and memory. Hereinafter, I shall be referred to as the "Testator." This will revoke all previously made wills and codicils.
I. Declaration
I hereby declare that this document is my last will and testament and that it supersedes any previously executed wills or codicils. I also declare that I am executing it willingly and without undue influence or coercion.
II. Appointment of Executor
I appoint [Executor's Full Name] of [Executor’s Full Address, City, State] as the Executor of my Will. In any event that the appointed Executor is unwilling or unable to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Full Name] of [Alternate Executor’s Full Address, City, State] as the alternate Executor.
III. Details of Beneficiaries
I hereby list the following individuals as beneficiaries of my estate:
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[Beneficiary One’s Full Name] of [Beneficiary One’s Full Address, City, State]
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[Beneficiary Two’s Full Name] of [Beneficiary Two’s Full Address, City, State]
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[Additional Beneficiaries as Needed]
IV. Distribution of Assets
The following describes the distribution of my estate among the beneficiaries listed above:
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[Description of Asset] to [Beneficiary’s Name]
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[Description of Asset] to [Beneficiary’s Name]
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[Any Additional Asset Distribution as Needed]
V. Provision for Minor Children
In the event I am survived by minor children, I appoint [Guardian's Full Name] of [Guardian’s Full Address, City, State] as their legal guardian to manage their well-being and financial needs until they become of legal age.
VI. Funeral Arrangements
I wish for my remains to be [cremated/buried] and for the ceremonies to be conducted at [Location or Venue] in a manner respectful of my beliefs and values. The costs for such arrangements shall be paid from the estate.
VII. Miscellaneous Provisions and Wishes
Any other directives, such as donations to charities, special instructions to the executor, or other important personal wishes should be clearly specified below:
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[Specific Instruction or Wish]
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[Additional Instructions or Wishes as Needed]
VIII. Signatures
This Last Will and Testament was signed and declared by me, [Your Name], as my last will, in the presence of the witnesses, this [Date] in the location of [City, State].
Printed Name: [Your Name]
Witness 1 Printed Name: [Witness One's Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Witness 2 Printed Name: [Witness Two's Full Name]
Date: [Date]
CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTARY PUBLIC
State of [State]
County of [County]
On [Date], before me, [Notary Public's Name], personally appeared [Your Name], known to me (or proved to me on the oath of [Witness One's Full Name] and [Witness Two's Full Name]) to be the person whose name is subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
[Notary Public's Name]
My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date of Notary’s Commission]
