Rhode Island Living Will
Rhode Island Living Will
I. Introduction
I, [Your Name], of [Your City], Rhode Island, being of sound mind and legal capacity, hereby declare this document to be my last will.
II. Personal Information
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Personal Details:
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Full Name: [Your Name]
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Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]
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Social Security Number: [Your SSN]
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Address: [Your Address]
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Family Information:
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Spouse: [Your Spouse's Name] (if applicable)
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Children: [List of Children's Names] (if applicable)
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III. Appointment of Executor
I hereby appoint [Executor's Name] as the Executor of this Will. If [Executor's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Name] as the alternate Executor.
IV. Medical Care Directive
If I am unable to communicate my wishes regarding medical treatment, I hereby express the following preferences:
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End-of-Life Care:
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I request that all reasonable efforts be made to prolong my life if there is a reasonable chance of recovery.
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Life-Sustaining Treatment:
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I authorize the use of life-sustaining treatment, including CPR, artificial nutrition and hydration, and the use of ventilators, if deemed necessary by healthcare professionals.
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Healthcare Proxy:
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I designate [Your Healthcare Proxy] as my healthcare proxy to make medical decisions on my behalf if I am unable to do so myself.
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V. Funeral and Burial Instructions
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Funeral Wishes:
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I request that my funeral service be [Your Funeral Preferences].
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I wish to be buried/cremated [Your Burial or Cremation Preference].
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Disposition of Remains:
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I designate [Your Designated Person] to oversee the disposition of my remains.
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VI. Distribution of Assets
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Assets and Beneficiaries:
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I hereby distribute my assets as follows:
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[List of Assets and Beneficiaries]
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Specific Bequests:
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I make the following specific bequests:
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[Specify Bequests]
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VIII. Revocation of Prior Wills
With all due authority, I am officially announcing my decision to withdraw and nullify all Wills and Codicils I've ever created. Fully aware of the consequences, I am freely and firmly revoking these legal documents.
IX. Execution
I hereby declare and affirm that this Will I am executing is done so voluntarily and willingly, and I further declare that I have a complete and thorough understanding of the contents of this legal document in its entirety.
Signed this [Day] day of [Month, Year].
Testator
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
Witness 1
Name: [Witness Name 1]
Address: [Witness Address 1]
Witness 2
Name: [Witness Name 2]
Address: [Witness Address 2]
V. Notarization
On 1st January 2050, in the County of [County], State of Rhode Island, [Your Name], whom I am acquainted with, appeared in my presence, as a Notary Public for the State and County, and attested that he/she affixed his/her signature on the previously referenced document for its intended purpose.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
[Printed Name of Notary Public]
[Commission Number of Notary Public]
My Commission Expires: [Expiry Date of Notary Public's Commission]