Free Louisiana Will Template
Louisiana Will
I. Declaration
This last will is made by me, [YOUR NAME], residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], in the state of Louisiana. I hereby revoke all wills and codicils previously made by me. I declare that I am of legal age to make this will and of sound mind and memory and that this last will express my wishes without undue influence or duress.
I am married to [SPOUSE'S NAME], hereinafter referred to as my spouse. All references in this Will to my spouse are to say [SPOUSE'S NAME].
I have the following children:
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Name: [CHILD'S NAME 1], Date of Birth: [DATE OF BIRTH 1]
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Name: [CHILD'S NAME 2], Date of Birth: [DATE OF BIRTH 2]
All references in this Will to my children include the above-named individuals and any children of mine who are born or legally adopted after the drafting of this document.
II. Appointment of Executor
I appoint [EXECUTOR'S NAME], currently residing at [EXECUTOR'S ADDRESS], as Executor of this will. If [EXECUTOR'S NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR'S NAME] as alternate Executor.
My Executor shall have all the powers permissible under the laws of the state of Louisiana. These powers include but are not limited to, the power to sell my property, pay all lawful debts, and distribute the residue of my estate according to the provisions of this Will.
III. Debts and Expenses
I direct that all my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of my last illness be paid from my estate.
IV: Distribution of Property
I devise, bequeath, and give my property as follows:
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I bequeath my vintage record collection, including all associated equipment, to [BENEFICIARY NAME 1], of [BENEFICIARY ADDRESS 1].
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I devise my family heirloom jewelry to [BENEFICIARY NAME 2], of [BENEFICIARY ADDRESS 2].
The remainder of my estate, after all bequests have been made, shall be distributed as follows:
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[BENEFICIARY NAME 1], of [BENEFICIARY ADDRESS 1] - 60%.
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[BENEFICIARY NAME 2], of [BENEFICIARY ADDRESS 2] - 40%.
V. Guardianship
Should it become necessary, I appoint [GUARDIAN'S NAME], currently residing at [GUARDIAN'S ADDRESS], as guardian of my minor children. If [GUARDIAN'S NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [ALTERNATE GUARDIAN'S NAME] as alternate guardian.
VI. Trust Provisions
If any beneficiary under this Will is minor or incapacitated at the time of my death, I direct my Executor to create a trust for the benefit of such beneficiary, in accordance with the following terms:
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Trustee: [TRUSTEE'S NAME]
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Trust Assets: [TRUST ASSETS]
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Distribution: The Trustee shall distribute the trust income and principal for the beneficiary's health, education, maintenance, and support, at the Trustee's discretion.
VII. No Contest Clause
I declare that if any beneficiary under this Will, directly or indirectly, contests the validity or seeks to set aside any provision of this Will, then all benefits provided for such beneficiary under this Will shall be revoked.
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 Louisiana, Parish of [YOUR PARISH], 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]
