Free Missouri Will Template
Missouri Will
I. Declaration
I, [YOUR NAME], herein referred to as the "Testator," declare that this Last Will and Testament express my wishes without any duress or undue influence. I am of legal age and possess the mental capacity to make this Will. I hereby revoke all previously made Wills and codicils.
II. Appointment of Executor
I appoint [EXECUTOR'S NAME], currently residing at [EXECUTOR'S ADDRESS], as the Executor of this Will. Should [EXECUTOR'S NAME] be unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR'S NAME], of [ALTERNATE EXECUTOR'S ADDRESS], as alternate Executor.
III. Guardianship of Minor Children
A. Appointment of Guardian
If I have any minor children at the time of my death, I nominate and appoint [GUARDIAN NAME] as the Guardian of their persons and estates. If they fail to qualify or cease to act as Guardian for any reason, I appoint [ALTERNATE GUARDIAN NAME] as the alternate Guardian.
B. Powers of Guardian
The Guardian shall have the authority to:
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Make decisions regarding the care, education, and welfare of my minor children.
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Manage and invest any property or funds left to my minor children.
IV. Distribution of Property
A. Specific Bequests
I hereby give, devise, and bequeath the following specific items to the named beneficiaries:
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My vintage 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS to [BENEFICIARY NAME]
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The family heirloom diamond ring to [BENEFICIARY NAME]
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My collection of rare first-edition books to [BENEFICIARY NAME]
B. Residuary Estate
I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, wherever situated, to [RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY NAME].
V. Debts and Expenses
I am designating that all of my rightful debts, as well as expenses related to my funeral and those incurred during my final illness, be paid from my estate. This should be actioned as soon after my passing as is practically possible.
VI. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. No Contest Clause
I declare that if any beneficiary under this Will shall contest any provision of this Will or shall institute or join in (actively or passively) any legal proceedings to set aside or interfere with the provisions of this Will, then any share or interest in my estate given to that contesting beneficiary under this Will shall be revoked and shall be disposed of as if that contesting beneficiary had predeceased me.
B. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri.
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 Missouri, 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]