Free Vermont Last Will and Testament Template

Vermont Last Will and Testament

This Last Will and Testament is hereby declared by [YOUR NAME], presently residing at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS], in the State of Vermont, hereinafter referred to as the "Testator." I hereby revoke any and all former Wills and codicils that I have previously made.

I. Declaration

I, [YOUR NAME], being of sound mind and memory, do hereby declare this document to be my last will, and I expressly declare the following:

  • I am a legal adult of sound mind, fully capable of making this Will, and I assert that I am under no constraint or undue influence.

  • I affirm that I am a resident of the State of Vermont and comprehend the contents of this Will with full clarity and understanding.

II. Family Information

At the time of drafting this document, the Testator's family members are integral to understanding the distribution of assets and guardianship provisions. The Testator's familial landscape includes:

Spouse:

[SPOUSE'S NAME] (if applicable), whose presence may significantly influence the distribution of assets and the appointment of guardianship, ensuring their welfare and support in the event of the Testator's passing.

Children:

The Testator's children, namely [CHILD 1 NAME], [CHILD 2 NAME], and [CHILD 3 NAME], play a crucial role in determining guardianship arrangements and beneficiary designations. Their well-being and prospects are paramount considerations in the Testator's estate planning efforts, guiding decisions regarding their care and financial support.

III. Appointment of Executor

I hereby nominate and appoint [EXECUTOR'S NAME] as the Executor of this Will. In the event that [EXECUTOR'S NAME] is unable or unwilling to act as Executor, I appoint [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR'S NAME] as the alternate Executor, ensuring the orderly administration of my estate according to my wishes.

IV. Bequests

  1. I devise, bequeath, and give my home located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS] to [BENEFICIARY NAME], ensuring their ownership and enjoyment of this significant asset.

  2. Furthermore, I devise, bequeath, and give my remaining estate, comprising both real and personal property, to [BENEFICIARY NAME], ensuring their rightful inheritance of all remaining assets.

Specific bequests:

Item

Description

Beneficiary

1

[ITEM TO BEQUEATH 1]

[BENEFICIARY OF ITEM 1]

2

[ITEM TO BEQUEATH 2]

[BENEFICIARY OF ITEM 2]

V. Guardianship

If I am the sole parent or guardian of my minor children at the time of my death, I appoint [GUARDIAN'S NAME] as the guardian of my children. In the event that [GUARDIAN'S NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [ALTERNATE GUARDIAN'S NAME] as the alternate guardian, ensuring the continued care and well-being of my children.

VI. Other Provisions

If any provision of this Will is deemed invalid by an appropriate court of law, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions that can be given effect without the invalidated provision. To this end, the provisions of this Will are declared to be severable, ensuring that the overall intent and purpose of this testament remain intact.

VII. Signatures

This Will was signed in the city of [CITY], in the state of Vermont, on the [DATE]. I, [YOUR NAME], the Testator, sign my name to this instrument this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR], and being first duly sworn, do hereby declare to the undersigned authority that I sign and execute this instrument as my Last Will and Testament.

Testator:

Name: [YOUR NAME]

Address: [YOUR ADDRESS]

Witness 1:

Name: [WITNESS NAME 1]

Address: [WITNESS ADDRESS 1]

Witness 2:

Name: [WITNESS NAME 2]

Address: [WITNESS ADDRESS 2]

VIII. Notary

State of Vermont, County of [YOUR COUNTY], ss:


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 for the purposes therein contained.

Notary Public: [NOTARY'S NAME]

My Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE]


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