Free Joint Will with Spouse Template
JOINT WILL WITH SPOUSE
1. Title and Introduction
JOINT LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
This document is the Joint Last Will and Testament of Elvie Block and Amelia Pagac, residing at Long Beach, CA 90801. We, Elvie Block and Amelia Pagac, being of sound mind and legal age, hereby declare this as our joint and mutual Last Will and Testament.
2. Declaration of Intent
We, Elvie Block and Amelia Pagac, declare that this Joint Will is made to outline our joint wishes regarding the distribution of our estate upon our deaths. We agree that, after the first spouse passes away, this will remain binding on the surviving spouse and shall not be altered.
3. Appointment of Executor
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We appoint Allene Tillman of Tampa, FL 33601 to serve as the Executor of our Joint Will.
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If Allene Tillman is unable or unwilling to serve, we appoint Adelia Harber of Mesa, AZ 85201 as our alternate Executor.
The Executor shall be responsible for:
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Settling our debts and liabilities,
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Overseeing the distribution of our estate as outlined in this Will,
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Managing any necessary legal and financial obligations associated with our estate.
4. Bequests and Distribution of Assets
Upon the passing of both of us, we instruct the Executor to distribute our assets as follows:
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Primary Beneficiaries
We bequeath our entire estate, consisting of all real, personal, and financial property, to the following beneficiaries in the percentages or specific items listed below:-
Kitty Johns: 50% of the estate, including the family home located at Long Beach, CA 90801 and all personal belongings therein.
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Emie Howell: 50% of the estate, including the savings account at Springfield Bank with an approximate balance of $50,000.
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Alternate Beneficiaries
If any primary beneficiary predeceases both of us, their share shall be distributed equally among the remaining primary beneficiaries. If no primary beneficiaries remain, we designate the following alternate beneficiaries:-
Ena Cassin: 100% of the estate, consisting of all remaining assets.
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5. Residuary Clause
After all specific bequests have been made, any remaining assets shall be considered the residuary estate and shall be distributed equally among the primary beneficiaries or, if they are all predeceased, to the alternate beneficiaries.
6. Guardianship of Minor Children (if applicable)
If we have any minor children at the time of our deaths, we appoint [Guardian’s Full Name] of [Guardian’s Address] as the legal guardian of our children. If [Guardian’s Full Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, we appoint [Alternate Guardian’s Full Name].
7. Mutual Agreement and Binding Nature
We, Elvie Block and Amelia Pagac, agree that this Will represents our mutual and binding agreement. Upon the death of the first spouse, the surviving spouse agrees to be bound by the terms of this Will and not to make any changes.
8. Signatures
Signed by Elvie Block and Amelia Pagac in the presence of the undersigned witnesses on this January 19, 2055.
Elvie Block
Amelia Pagac
9. Witnesses
We, the undersigned witnesses, hereby declare that Elvie Block and Amelia Pagac signed this document in our presence, and we now sign as witnesses:
Witness 1 Signature
Allene Tillman
Adelia Harber