Free Kentucky Will Template
Kentucky Will
I. Declaration
I, [Your Name], being of legal age and sound mind, hereby declare this document to be my last will and testament, revoking all former wills and codicils made by me.
II. Executor
A. Executor Nomination
I nominate [Executor's Name], residing at [Executor's Address], as the Executor of this Will. If they are unable or unwilling to serve, I nominate [Alternate Executor's Name], residing at [Alternate Executor's Address], as the alternate Executor.
B. Executor Powers
My Executor shall have full power and authority to act in accordance with the terms of this Will and to exercise all powers conferred by law.
III. Guardian of Minor Children
A. Nomination of Guardian
I nominate [Guardian's Name], residing at [Guardian's Address], as the Guardian of my minor children, [Child(ren)'s Name(s)].
B. Custodianship
If [Guardian's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve as Guardian, I nominate [Alternate Guardian's Name], residing at [Alternate Guardian's Address], as the alternate Guardian.
IV. Distribution of Estate
A. Specific Bequests
I bequeath the following specific items to the respective beneficiaries:
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To [Beneficiary 1], I bequeath my vintage watch collection.
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To [Beneficiary 2], I bequeath my collection of rare art pieces.
B. Residuary Estate
I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, including any property not otherwise effectively disposed of by this Will, to [Residuary Beneficiary].
V. Debts and Expenses
I hereby give the directive that upon my passing, all my debts, the costs associated with my funeral, and the expenses incurred as a result of my final illness should be settled as swiftly as is reasonably possible.
VI. Omission
I am consciously and deliberately taking the decision to not include or set aside any form of provision or financial assets for any of my heirs or family members, whom I have failed to explicitly name or mention in this last will of mine. The primary reason behind this choice of mine stems from my firm belief that they are already secured and taken care of in terms of their financial and other material needs.
VII. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. No Contest Clause
I declare that if any beneficiary under this Will contests the validity of this Will or any of its provisions, then that beneficiary shall forfeit any interest in my estate.
B. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
C. Effective Date
This Will is intended to become fully effective and applicable from the exact date of my death.
D. Witness Attestation
I declare that I have signed this Will in the presence of the witnesses, who witnessed and signed this Will at my request in my presence, and in the presence of each other.
VIII. Signatures
This will shall be executed on the 20th day of January 2050, in the presence of two witnesses, who will also provide their signatures in affirmation of witnessing our sound execution of this will.
Testator
[Your Name]
[Date Signed]
Witness 1
[Witness 1 Name]
[Date Signed]
Witness 2
[Witness 2 Name]
[Date Signed]
IX. Notary
State of Kentucky, County of [Your County], ss:
On this 20th day of January 2050, 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]