Maryland Will
Maryland Will
I. Declaration
I, [Your Name], residing at [Your Address], being of sound mind and memory and not acting under duress, menace, fraud, or undue influence, do hereby declare this document as my last will and do revoke any and all wills and codicils previously made by me.
II. Executor
I hereby designate [Executor's Name] to fulfill the role of Executor in relation to this Will that I have laid out. However, in the event that [Executor's Name] is either not in a position to execute the duties associated with this role or simply does not wish to execute such responsibilities, I take this opportunity to name [Alternate Executor's Name] as the substitute Executor who will take over the role in place of [Executor's Name].
III. Guardianship
A. Minor Children
If I have any minor children at the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian's Name] as the Guardian of their persons and estate. If [Guardian's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Name] as the alternate Guardian.
B. Pets
I entrust the care of my beloved pet(s) to [Pet Guardian's Name]. I request that adequate provisions be made for their care and well-being.
IV. Distribution of Assets
I direct my Executor to distribute my assets as follows:
A. Personal Belongings
I bequeath my personal belongings, including but not limited to furniture, jewelry, and electronics, to the following individuals:
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[Beneficiary 1 Name]
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[Beneficiary 2 Name]
B. Real Property
I hereby declare and affirm my intention and decision to bequeath, transfer, and assign all my real property including all my rights, title, interest, and claim, currently located at the address [Property Address], to the beneficiary whose legal name is [Beneficiary's Name].
C. Financial Assets
I bequeath my financial assets, including bank accounts, stocks, and bonds, to the following beneficiaries:
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[Beneficiary 1 Name]
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[Beneficiary 2 Name]
D. Residuary Estate
I, with all of my intent and capacity, hereby bequeath and leave the remaining portion of my estate. This inherited endowment includes all assets under my name that have not been explicitly devised, distributed, or bequeathed through this existing testament, to [Residuary Beneficiary].
V. Debts and Expenses
I hereby instruct that all of my rightful debts, along with any expenses accrued as a result of my funeral and from my final illness, should be the first things to be properly settled and paid from the accrued assets and resources of my estate.
VI. 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 bequest or inheritance provided for in this Will.
B. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland.
C. Severability
If any provision of this Will is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired.
VII. 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]
VIII. Notary
State of Maryland, 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]
