North Carolina Last Will and Testament

This Last Will and Testament is made by [YOUR NAME], presently residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], in the State of North Carolina. I declare that I am of legal age to make this will and am of sound mind. This document revokes all previously made wills and codicils.

I. Declaration

I, [YOUR NAME], a resident of [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE], being of legal age and sound mind, do hereby declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. I revoke all wills and codicils previously made by me.

II. Executor

I appoint [EXECUTOR NAME], currently residing at [EXECUTOR ADDRESS], as the Executor of this Will. If [EXECUTOR NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR NAME] as the alternate Executor.

III. Guardianship

In the event I am the sole parent or guardian of my minor children at the time of my death, I appoint [GUARDIAN NAME], residing at [GUARDIAN ADDRESS], as guardian of my children. If [GUARDIAN NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [ALTERNATE GUARDIAN NAME] as alternate guardian.

IV. Beneficiaries

• a. To [BENEFICIARY NAME], I leave [DESCRIPTION OF ASSET OR MONEY AMOUNT], to be theirs absolutely and forever.

• b. If [BENEFICIARY NAME] is not living at the time of my death, then the above gift to [BENEFICIARY NAME] shall go to [ALTERNATE BENEFICIARY NAME].

V. Specific Bequests

I make the following specific bequests:

Item	Recipient
[ITEM DESCRIPTION]	[RECIPIENT NAME]
[ITEM DESCRIPTION]	[RECIPIENT NAME]

VI. Residual Estate

All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give to [RESIDUAL BENEFICIARY NAME], if they survive me for thirty days. If [RESIDUAL BENEFICIARY NAME] does not so survive me, I give my residuary estate to [ALTERNATE RESIDUAL BENEFICIARY NAME].

VII. Taxation and Expenses

All my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of last illness shall be paid as soon as practicable after my death. If any estate or inheritance taxes are due because of my death, the payment of such taxes shall not be the responsibility of any beneficiary under this will.

VIII. Funeral Arrangements

I have specified my funeral and burial preferences in [DOCUMENT OR PLACE WHERE INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED], and my executor is hereby directed to follow such instructions.

IX. General Provisions

If any part of this Will is declared invalid or unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain in full force and effect. I express my desire that my estate be settled without discord among my beneficiaries.

Signed on this day [DATE OF SIGNING], at [LOCATION OF SIGNING], North Carolina.

[YOUR NAME]

[WITNESS 1ST NAME]

Address: [WITNESS 1ST ADDRESS]

[WITNESS 2NS NAME]

Address: [WITNESS 2NS ADDRESS]

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