Free Vermont Will Template
VERMONT WILL
I. Introduction
This last will ("Will") is made on [Date] by [Your Name], a resident of [Your City], Vermont, USA. I currently reside at [Your Address], and I hereby declare this document to be my last will, revoking any prior wills or codicils made by me.
II. Executor Appointment
A. Executor
I appoint [Executor's Full Name], residing at [Executor's Address], as the Executor of this Will. The Executor shall have the power to collect, manage, and distribute my assets as outlined in this Will. If [Executor's Full Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Full Name], residing at [Alternate Executor's Address], as the Alternate Executor.
B. Powers of Executor
My Executor shall have broad powers and authorities, including but not limited to:
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Collecting and managing all assets of my estate.
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Paying any debts, funeral expenses, and estate administration costs.
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Selling or disposing of any property as deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this Will.
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Entering into agreements or contracts on behalf of the estate.
III. Bequests
A. Specific Bequests
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I give my [Description of Specific Asset or Property], located at [Property Address], to [Beneficiary's Full Name], residing at [Beneficiary's Address].
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I also bequeath my [Description of Specific Asset or Property], located at [Property Address], to [Another Beneficiary's Full Name], residing at [Another Beneficiary's Address].
B. Residuary Estate
All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, including real and personal property not otherwise specifically devised, I bequeath to [Residuary Beneficiary's Full Name], residing at [Residuary Beneficiary's Address].
IV. Guardianship
A. Minor Children
If any of my children are minors at the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian's Full Name], residing at [Guardian's Address], as the Guardian of their persons and estates. The Guardian shall have the responsibility to make decisions regarding their care, upbringing, and education until they reach the age of majority.
V. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. No Contest Clause
I include a No Contest Clause in this Will. If any beneficiary under this Will contests any provision of this Will or seeks to invalidate it in any way, then that beneficiary shall forfeit any bequest made to them under this Will.
B. Governing Law
This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Vermont, USA, without regard to any conflicts of law principles.
VI. Revocation of Previous Wills
I hereby revoke all prior Wills and codicils made by me and declare that this Will contains the entire and final disposition of my estate.
VII. Execution
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on the date first above written.
[Your Name]
Testator
Signed, sealed, published, and declared by [Your Name] as and for [his/her] last will in the presence of us, who, at [his/her] request and in [his/her] presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto.
Witnesses:
[First Witness's Full Name]
[Second Witness's Full Name]
