South Dakota Will
South Dakota Will
I. Introduction
This last will is made by [Your Name], of [City], [State], South Dakota.
II. Revocation of Previous Wills
I hereby revoke all previous Wills and codicils made by me.
III. Appointment of Executor
I appoint [Executor Name], of [City], [State], South Dakota, as the Executor of this Will. If [Executor Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor Name], of [City], [State], South Dakota, as the Alternate Executor.
IV. Guardianship
If I have minor children at the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian Name], of [City], [State], South Dakota, as the Guardian of my minor children. If [Guardian Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian Name], of [City], [State], South Dakota, as the Alternate Guardian.
V. Distribution of Assets
Upon my death, I direct my Executor to distribute my assets as follows:
A. Specific Bequests
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I bequeath my [Description of Specific Asset] to [Beneficiary Name], of [City], [State], South Dakota.
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I bequeath my [Description of Specific Asset] to [Beneficiary Name], of [City], [State], South Dakota.
B. Residual Estate
I direct that the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate shall be distributed to [Primary Residual Beneficiary], of [City], [State], South Dakota. If [Primary Residual Beneficiary] does not survive me, then I direct my Executor to distribute the residual estate to [Secondary Residual Beneficiary], of [City], [State], South Dakota.
VI. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. No Contest Clause
I hereby declare that if any beneficiary under this Will contests the validity of this Will or any of its provisions, then that beneficiary shall forfeit any interest in my estate.
B. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Dakota.
C. Severability
If any provision of this Will is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired.
D. Gender and Number
Wherever the context so requires, the singular shall include the plural and vice versa, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders and vice versa.
E. Signature
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this [Date] day of [Month], [Year].
[Your Name]
[Date Signed]
F. Witness
We, the undersigned, witness that [Your Name], the testator, signed and executed this Will in our presence, and at [His/Her] request, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses on the date above written:
Witness 1:
[Printed Name]
[Date Signed]
Witness 2:
[Printed Name]
[Date Signed]
