Virginia Will

Virginia Will

I. Introduction

A. Declaration

I, [YOUR NAME], residing at 1234 Maple Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23220, being of sound mind and legal capacity, do hereby make and declare this to be my last will. I affirm that I am not under any undue influence or duress in making this Will, and I am executing it voluntarily and with full understanding of its contents.

B. Revocation

I hereby revoke all Wills and Codicils previously made by me, whether written or verbal and declare them null and void.


II. Personal Representative

A. Appointment

I nominate and appoint Olivia Thompson as the Personal Representative of my estate. I trust in her ability to administer my estate according to the terms of this Will and to act in the best interests of my beneficiaries.

B. Powers

My Representative shall have all powers necessary to carry out the provisions of this Will, including but not limited to the power to sell, mortgage, or lease any real or personal property, to invest and reinvest estate assets, and to settle any claims or disputes.


III. Distribution of Assets

A. Specific Bequests

  1. I give, devise, and bequeath my real property located at 5678 Oak Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223 to Liam Brooks, to be transferred to him free and clear of any encumbrances.

  2. I give, devise, and bequeath my automobile, 2025 Tesla Model S, to Sophia Carter, along with any accessories or equipment associated with it.

B. Residuary Estate

I give, devise, and bequeath the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, including any property not specifically mentioned or disposed of in this Will, to be divided equally among my children, Emily Parker, Jackson Parker, and Ava Parker, or their descendants, if any of them predecease me.


IV. Guardianship

A. Minor Children

If my spouse, Sarah Parker, does not survive me, I appoint Daniel Roberts as the guardian of my minor children, Emily Parker and Jackson Parker. I trust the appointed guardian to provide for the physical, emotional, and educational needs of my children.

B. Education and Maintenance

I direct my Personal Representative to use estate funds for the education, support, and maintenance of my minor children until they reach the age of majority or achieve financial independence, whichever occurs later.


V. Miscellaneous Provisions

A. Taxes and Debts

My estate shall be responsible for the payment of all my debts, funeral expenses, and any estate or inheritance taxes that may be imposed. I authorize my Personal Representative to use estate funds for these purposes as necessary.

B. No Contest Clause

I declare that if any beneficiary under this Will contests any provision of this Will or takes any action to invalidate or challenge its terms, they shall forfeit their share under this Will and receive only the sum of one dollar ($1) as a bequest.


VI. Final Provisions

A. Governing Law

This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without giving effect to any principles of conflict of laws.

B. Signature

In witness thereof, I have signed my name on this 15th day of August, 2052 at Richmond, Virginia, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, who witnessed and subscribed their names in my presence and at my request.


[YOUR NAME]
Testator


Witnesses:

Rachel Adams
August 15, 2052

William Bennett
August 15, 2052

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