Joint Will for Married Couple with Children
JOINT WILL FOR MARRIED COUPLE WITH CHILDREN
Joint Will of Floyd Cremin and Trace Durgan
Date: November 4, 2085
We, Floyd Cremin and Trace Durgan, residing at San Francisco, CA 94102, hereby declare this to be our Joint Last Will and Testament.
1. Declaration
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We are of sound mind and legal age to make this will.
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This will supersedes any prior wills made by either of us.
2. Revocation of Prior Wills
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We revoke all prior wills, codicils, and testamentary dispositions made by either of us.
3. Appointment of Executor
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We appoint Lowell Quizon, residing at Virginia Beach, VA 23450, as the Executor of our estate. If she is unable or unwilling to serve, we appoint Anita Wehner, residing at Salt Lake City, UT 84101, as alternate Executor.
4. Disposition of Our Estate
Upon the death of either spouse, we direct that:
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Survivorship Clause: The surviving spouse shall inherit all of our combined assets.
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Upon the Death of the Surviving Spouse: Upon the death of the surviving spouse, we direct that our estate be distributed as follows:
4.1 Distribution of Assets
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To Our Children: We divide our estate equally among our children, Carmel Ryan and Philip Mitchell. If either child predeceases us, their share shall be divided equally among their surviving children (our grandchildren).
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Specific Bequests:
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Our family home located at San Francisco, CA 94102 shall be left to Carmel Ryan.
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Our vacation property at Columbus, OH 43215 shall be left to Philip Mitchell.
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Our collection of family heirlooms, including jewelry and antiques, shall be divided equally between Carmel Ryan and Philip Mitchell.
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5. Guardianship of Minor Children
In the event that both of us pass away while our children are minors, we appoint Jerrell Lowe, residing at St. Louis, MO 63101, as the guardian of our minor children. If Jerrell Lowe is unable or unwilling to serve, we appoint Malcolm Raynor, residing at Indianapolis, IN 46201.
6. Powers of the Executor
The Executor shall have full power to:
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Settle all debts, expenses, and taxes owed by our estate.
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Manage, sell, or distribute property as needed to fulfill this will.
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Resolve any disputes among beneficiaries.
7. No Contest Clause
Any beneficiary who contests this will or any provision thereof shall forfeit their inheritance.
8. Witnesses
We declare that we have signed this Joint Will in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, who affirm that we appeared to be of sound mind and under no undue influence.
Signed:
Floyd Cremin
Trace Durgan
Date: November 4, 2085
9. Witnesses
We, the undersigned witnesses, hereby affirm that we witnessed the signing of this Joint Will by Floyd Cremin and Trace Durgan on the date indicated above.
Witness 1:
Lowell Quizon
Virginia Beach, VA 23450
Witness 2:
Anita Wehner
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Conclusion
This Joint Will is intended to ensure a clear and mutual expression of our wishes regarding the distribution of our estate, aimed at minimizing legal complications and disputes among our heirs. We encourage all beneficiaries to respect our intentions as outlined in this document.
