Wyoming Will
Wyoming Will
I, [Your Name], a resident of [Your Address] and a person who is of legal age and sound mental capacity, do solemnly and categorically state, profess, and declare that this document is to be considered and respected as my last will. As such, I hereby render null and void any wills, codicils, or testamentary dispositions, amendments, or alterations heretofore effected by me, revoking them in their entirety.
I. Personal Information
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Name: [Your Full Legal Name]
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Address: [Your Address]
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Birthday: [Date of Birth]
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Status: [Marital Status]
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Spouse: [Name of Spouse]
II. Executor Appointment
I hereby designate [Name of Executor] to act as the Executor of this Will. Should they be unable or unenthusiastic to carry out this function, or renounce their role for whatever reason, I set forth that [Name of Alternate Executor] shall take over and serve as the secondary or standby Executor.
III. Beneficiaries
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[Name of Primary Beneficiary]
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Relationship: Daughter
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Address: 789 Oak Street, Smalltown, WY 54321
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[Name of Secondary Beneficiary]
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Relationship: Son
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Address: 987 Maple Avenue, Bigcity, WY 98765
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IV. Guardianship for Minors
If, at the time of my passing, I am the father or mother to any minor children, it is my express wish and directive to officially appoint [Name of Guardian] to take on the role of the legal guardian for my under-aged children. However, if for any reason, whether personal or legal, they find themselves unable or unwilling to fulfill this responsibility, in that case, I hereby proclaim [Name of Alternate Guardian] to be the designated alternate guardian for my minor children.
V. Specific Bequests
I bequeath my vintage coin collection to my niece, [Name of Recipient]. Sarah has always shown a keen interest in numismatics, and I believe this collection will be cherished and enjoyed by her for years to come. This bequest represents not just material wealth but also a symbol of our familial bond and shared passions. I trust that Sarah will appreciate and care for these coins as I have during my lifetime.
VI. Residual Estate
I hereby declare that everything remaining in my estate - all residual assets, possessions, and holdings, after all, debts, taxes, and expenses have been paid, also described as the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate - shall be passed on to, and become the sole property of, [Name of Residual Beneficiary].
VII. Funeral and Burial Instructions
In the event of my passing, I wish for my funeral and burial arrangements to be carried out as follows:
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Funeral Service: I request a simple funeral service with close family and friends in attendance. I prefer a solemn yet celebratory tone to honor my life.
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Burial Preferences: I choose to be buried in the [Cemetery Name], located at [Cemetery Address], in a family plot or specific location within the cemetery.
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Funeral Director: I designate [Name of Funeral Director] to oversee the funeral arrangements and burial procedures.
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Ceremonial Requests:
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Music Selections: I request the following music selections to be played during the service: [List specific songs].
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Readings or Prayers: I request [specific prayers] to be included in the ceremony.
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Memorial Donations: Instead of flowers, I request donations to be made to [Charity Name and Address].
VIII. Digital Assets
I hereby instruct my Executor, with utmost importance, to manage and distribute my digital assets following my desires and instructions that have been expressly articulated and well-documented in a separate document. This document, specifically designed to outline the management and distribution of my digital presence, is titled "Digital Assets Instructions."
IX. Legal Counsel
I express my explicit instruction and order that the individual appointed as my Executor should employ and engage the services of [Name of Attorney], to act as the legal counsel in matters about the administration, management, and distribution of my estate.
X. Revocation of Previous Wills
I am presently and officially making a declaration that all preceding Wills, along with any amends or add-ons which are usually referred to as codicils, that I have prepared and put into effect in the past, are now to be considered completely null and void. I am executing this action of total revocation with the express intention of terminating their validity and enforceability completely, leaving them with no legal standing or effect.
XI. Signatures
In Witness Whereof, I have signed my name on this [Date].
[Your Name]
Witness 1:
[WITNESS 1 NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
Witness 2:
[WITNESS 2 NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
XII. Notary (if applicable)
On this [DATE], before me, [NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME], a notary public, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to this directive, and they acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public: [NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE]