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

  1. Personal Details:

    • Full Name: [Your Name]

    • Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]

    • Social Security Number: [Your SSN]

    • Address: [Your Address]

  2. Family Information:

    • Spouse: [Your Spouse's Name] (if applicable)

    • Children: [List of Children's Names] (if applicable)

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:

  1. End-of-Life Care:

    • I request that all reasonable efforts be made to prolong my life if there is a reasonable chance of recovery.

  2. Life-Sustaining Treatment:

    • 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.

  3. Healthcare Proxy:

    • I designate [Your Healthcare Proxy] as my healthcare proxy to make medical decisions on my behalf if I am unable to do so myself.

V. Funeral and Burial Instructions

  1. Funeral Wishes:

    • I request that my funeral service be [Your Funeral Preferences].

    • I wish to be buried/cremated [Your Burial or Cremation Preference].

  2. Disposition of Remains:

    • I designate [Your Designated Person] to oversee the disposition of my remains.

VI. Distribution of Assets

  1. Assets and Beneficiaries:

    • I hereby distribute my assets as follows:

      • [List of Assets and Beneficiaries]

  2. Specific Bequests:

    • I make the following specific bequests:

      • [Specify Bequests]

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]


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