Free Tennessee Will Template
Tennessee Will
I. Introduction
This Last Will and Testament is made by me, [Your Name], a resident of [City, State], Tennessee. I declare that this Will reflects my wishes regarding the distribution of my estate upon my death.
II. Appointment of Executor
I hereby appoint [Executor's Name] as the executor of my Will. If [Executor's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Name] as the alternate executor.
III. Disposition of Property
I direct my executor to distribute my property as follows:
A. Specific Bequests
I give, devise, and bequeath the following specific items to the individuals named below:
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[Item Description] to [Recipient's Name]
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[Item Description] to [Recipient's Name]
B. Residuary Estate
I give, devise, and bequeath the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, including any property not otherwise disposed of, to [Primary Beneficiary's Name].
IV. Guardianship for Minor Children
If I have any minor children at the time of my death, I nominate [Guardian's Name] as the guardian of their persons. I request that the court appoint this individual as guardian, provided they are willing and able to serve.
V. Digital Assets
I authorize my executor to access, manage, and distribute my digital assets, including but not limited to online accounts, social media profiles, and digital files, in accordance with the terms of this Will.
VI. Powers of Executor
I grant my executor the following powers, to be exercised in their sole discretion:
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Power to sell, mortgage, lease, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property belonging to my estate.
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Power to invest and reinvest estate assets.
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Power to compromise or settle any claims against my estate.
VII. No Bond Required
I waive the requirement for my executor to post a bond or security in connection with their duties under this Will.
VIII. Revocation of Prior Wills
I revoke all prior Wills and codicils and declare them to be null and void.
IX. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
[Your Name]
[Date Signed]
Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the above-named Testator, [Your Printed Name], as and for their Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who, at their request, in their presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses on the date above written.
Witness 1:
[Printed Name]
[Date Signed]
Witness 2:
[Printed Name]
[Date Signed]
