Free California Last Will and Testament Template

California Last Will and Testament

I, [YOUR NAME], residing at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS], being of sound mind and disposing of memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, revoking all prior wills and codicils made by me.

I. Identification of Testator

I, [YOUR NAME], am the Testator of this Last Will and Testament, and I am of legal age and sound mind.

II. Appointment of Executor

I appoint [Executor's Name], residing at [Executor's Address], to serve as the Executor of this Will. It is my wish that they administer my estate according to the terms outlined herein.

III. Designation of Beneficiaries

I hereby designate the following individuals/entities as beneficiaries to inherit specific assets or properties upon my death:

  1. [Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of asset/property to be inherited]

  2. [Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of asset/property to be inherited]

  3. [Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of asset/property to be inherited]

IV. Alternate Beneficiaries

If any of the above-named beneficiaries predecease me or are unable to inherit, I designate the following alternate beneficiaries to inherit the respective assets or properties:

  1. [Alternate Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of asset/property]

  2. [Alternate Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of asset/property]

  3. [Alternate Beneficiary's Name]: [Description of asset/property]

V. Specific Bequests

I make the following specific bequests:

  • [Specific Bequest 1]: [Description of asset/property and intended recipient]

  • [Specific Bequest 2]: [Description of asset/property and intended recipient]n.

VI. Residuary Estate

All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, of whatever kind and wherever situated, I give, devise, and bequeath to [Name of Residuary Beneficiary], to be distributed according to their discretion.

VII. Guardianship for Minors

If I have minor children at the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian's Name] as the legal guardian for said minor children.

VIII. Funeral and Burial Instructions

It is my wish that my funeral and burial arrangements be carried out as follows:

  1. Service Details:

    • Hold a [Religious/Non-religious] service at [Location].

  2. Disposition:

    • Choose [Burial/Cremation].

    • If buried, designate [Cemetery Name].

    • If cremated, disperse ashes in [Location].

  3. Memorial Contributions:

    • Instead of flowers, donate to [Charity/Organization Name].

  4. Celebration:

    • Gather for a celebration of my life after the service.

  5. Flexibility Clause:

    • Allow my Executor and loved ones flexibility in adjusting arrangements.

IX. Witness and Signature

Signed and declared by me, [YOUR NAME], as my Last Will and Testament, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, who, at my request and in my presence, have subscribed as witnesses on the date written below.

Testator

[YOUR NAME]

[YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS]

Witness #1

Name: [WITNESS NAME 1]

Address: [WITNESS ADDRESS 1]

Witness #2

Name: [WITNESS NAME 2]

Address: [WITNESS ADDRESS 2]

X. Notarization (Optional)

Notary Public Name: [NOTARY'S NAME]

Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE]

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