Free Minnesota Will Template
Minnesota Will
I. Declaration
I, [YOUR NAME], am a legal resident of [YOUR CITY], Minnesota. This Will revokes all previously made Wills and Codicils. I declare that I am married to [SPOUSE'S NAME] and have [NUMBER OF CHILDREN] child(ren) named [NAMES OF CHILDREN].
II. Appointment of Executor
A. Executor Nomination
I hereby nominate and appoint [EXECUTOR NAME] as the executor of this Will. If [EXECUTOR NAME] is unable or unwilling to serve, I nominate [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR NAME] as the alternate executor.
B. Powers and Duties
The executor shall have the following powers and duties:
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Management of Estate: Manage, sell, or dispose of my assets as necessary to settle my estate.
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Payment of Debts: Pay all debts, funeral expenses, and administration expenses from my estate.
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Distribution of Assets: Distribute the remaining assets of my estate as directed in this Will.
III. Guardian for Minor Children
In the event of my passing, before my children reach adulthood, I appoint [GUARDIAN'S NAME] of [GUARDIAN'S ADDRESS] as the legal guardian of my minor children. If [GUARDIAN'S NAME] is unable to fulfill this role, I appoint [ALTERNATE GUARDIAN'S NAME] of [ALTERNATE GUARDIAN'S ADDRESS] as alternate guardian.
IV. Disposition of Property
A. Specific Bequests
I give, devise, and bequeath the following specific items to the designated beneficiaries:
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To [BENEFICIARY NAME]: My vintage guitar collection, including my prized 1965 Fender Stratocaster.
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To [SECOND BENEFICIARY NAME]: My extensive library of first-edition classic novels, along with the antique mahogany bookshelf.
B. Residuary Estate
I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to [RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY NAME], if living. If [RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY NAME] predeceases me or is unable to receive the bequest for any reason, then I bequeath the residuary estate to [ALTERNATE RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY NAME].
V. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Revocation of Prior Wills
I hereby revoke all prior wills and codicils made by me.
B. Severability
If any provision of this Will is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
C. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.
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 Minnesota, 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]
