Florida Joint Will

FLORIDA JOINT WILL

1. Introduction and Identification of Testators

This Joint Will is created by Maxwell Mante and Winona Harvey (hereafter referred to as "we" or "us"), both residents of the State of Florida. We declare this as our final will, intending to leave no other testamentary instruments to replace or contradict this document.

2. Revocation of Previous Wills

We hereby revoke any and all previous wills or codicils made by either of us, individually or jointly. This will be intended to supersede any prior arrangements regarding the disposition of our estate.

3. Appointment of Executor

  • We appoint Tracey Gleason, Friend, Sacramento, CA 94203, 222 555 7777 as the Executor of this will.

  • If Tracey Gleason is unable or unwilling to serve, we appoint Pearl Bergna, Sister of Winona Harvey, Fresno, CA 93701, 222 555 7777 as our successor executor.

4. Distribution of Estate Upon the First Death

Upon the death of either Maxwell Mante or Winona Harvey:

  1. All jointly held assets shall be transferred to the surviving spouse, if they survive the deceased by at least 30 days.

  2. Individual assets owned by the deceased shall also pass to the surviving spouse, except where designated otherwise in this will.

  3. This joint will is binding upon the survivor and shall not be altered or modified after the death of the first partner.

5. Distribution of Estate Upon the Death of the Surviving Partner

Upon the death of the surviving partner, the estate shall be distributed as follows:

  1. Specific Bequests to Children and Stepchildren:

    • To Barry Morar, we leave 25% of the estate.

    • To Etha Lehner, we leave 25% of the estate.

    • To Dell Stokes, we leave 50% of the estate.

  2. Equal Division Among Remaining Children:

    • The remaining assets of the estate shall be divided equally among all children and stepchildren, specifically:

      • Barry Morar

      • Etha Lehner

      • Dell Stokes

  3. Alternate Beneficiaries:

    • If any child or stepchild predeceases us, their share shall pass to their lineal descendants, if any. If there are no lineal descendants, that portion shall be distributed equally among the surviving children or stepchildren.

6. Special Instructions and Restrictions

  • Guardianship: If there are any minor children or dependents, we appoint Jasen Gaylord, Friend of the Family, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 as their guardian in the event that both partners are deceased.

  • Asset Restrictions: The estate should not be sold or disposed of outside the family without written consent from all beneficiaries.

7. Miscellaneous Provisions

  1. No Contest Clause: If any beneficiary challenges the provisions of this will, they shall forfeit their inheritance as outlined here.

  2. Residue of Estate: Any remaining assets after specific bequests are distributed shall be divided equally among the children and stepchildren as listed above.

8. Signatures and Witnesses

This Joint Will is signed and dated on March 15, 2075 in the presence of the undersigned witnesses.

Maxwell Mante

March 15, 2075

Winona Harvey

March 15, 2075

9. Witness Attestation

We, the undersigned witnesses, declare that each partner signed this will in our presence, and we witnessed each other signing it. We confirm that both testators appeared to be of sound mind and free from undue influence.

Tracey Gleason

Jasen Gaylord

10. Notarization

State of Florida, County of Miami-Dade

Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 15th day of March 2075 by Maxwell Mante and Winona Harvey.

Notary Public

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