Free Michigan Will Template
Michigan Will
I. Declaration
This Last Will and Testament is made by me, [YOUR NAME], currently residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], in the City of [YOUR CITY], State of Michigan, with the intention of outlining the distribution of assets, appointment of guardianship, executors, and beneficiaries, in accordance with Michigan state laws. I hereby revoke all wills and codicils previously made by me.
II. Executor
I appoint [EXECUTOR'S NAME] of [EXECUTOR'S ADDRESS], as the Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. If [EXECUTOR'S NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR'S NAME] of [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR'S ADDRESS] as the alternate Executor.
III. Guardian for Minor Children
In the event I am the sole parent or guardian of my minor children at the time of my death, I appoint [GUARDIAN'S NAME] of [GUARDIAN'S ADDRESS] as guardian of my minor children. If [GUARDIAN'S NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint [ALTERNATE GUARDIAN'S NAME] of [ALTERNATE GUARDIAN'S ADDRESS] as the alternate guardian.
IV. Disposition of Property
A. Real Property
I bequeath my real property located at [PROPERTY ADDRESS], to [BENEFICIARY'S NAME].
B. Personal Property
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I bequeath my vintage watch collection, including my Rolex Submariner and Omega Speedmaster, to [BENEFICIARY'S NAME].
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I bequeath my antique furniture, comprising of the Victorian chest of drawers and Chippendale dining table, to [BENEFICIARY'S NAME].
C. Residual Estate
I hereby leave all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, wherever situated and of whatever nature and kind, to be divided equally among my children, per stirpes.
V. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Debts and Taxes
The individual whom I appoint as my executor is obliged by the terms of my will to utilize the remaining sum, or residue, of my estate to settle all balances of my fair and legitimate debts, to cover all of the costs associated with my funeral and burial, and to pay off all of the taxes imposed on my estate by law. They are to perform these tasks prior to the act of distributing the remainder of my estate according to the specific arrangements laid out in my will.
B. Contingency Plan
Should it happen that any individual named as a beneficiary should pass away before I do, the portion of my estate that would have been allocated to him or her based on my will, will be redistributed evenly among the beneficiaries who are still alive.
C. Revocation
I hereby revoke all prior wills and codicils and declare them to be null and void.
D. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Michigan.
VI. 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]
VII. Notary
State of Michigan, 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]
