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Last Will and Testament

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Where you live and will sign

A will must be signed and witnessed the way the law requires. LeaseCraft prepares this will only where it has verified those signing rules at the official source; for other states it tells you so.

The will is prepared for that state's signing rules and is to be interpreted under its laws. If you own real estate in another state, or will sign somewhere other than where you live, talk to a lawyer.

You (the Testator)

The Testator is the person making the will - you.

Use the name exactly as it appears on a government-issued ID, including any middle name or suffix.
The county where this address is. Leave blank if you are not sure.

A few facts about you

Only an adult who understands what the will does should sign it. If someone is pressuring you, do not sign.
A simple will may not be the right tool in these situations. You can still continue, but LeaseCraft recommends talking to a lawyer first.

Your family

Your executor

Your executor (also called a personal representative) collects your property, pays your debts and hands out what is left as your will says. Choose an adult you trust.

Use the name exactly as it appears on a government-issued ID, including any middle name or suffix.
The county where this address is. Leave blank if you are not sure.

Alternate executor and bond

The alternate serves if your executor dies before you, cannot serve or does not want to.
A bond is a kind of insurance a court can require an executor to buy, paid for by your estate. Many people ask that no bond be required; a court may still require one.

Your alternate executor

Guardian for your minor children

The person you would want to raise your minor children if no parent is able to. A court makes the final decision but gives your choice great weight.

Alternate guardian

Your alternate guardian

Specific gifts

Gifts of particular items or sums of money to particular people, before everything else is shared out. Up to five.

Everything else (your residuary estate)

Your residuary estate is everything left after your debts, expenses and specific gifts - usually most of what you own.

A survival period avoids property passing through two estates when two people die close together. 30 days is common; 0 means the beneficiary only has to outlive you.

Young beneficiaries

If yes, your executor holds any share for a beneficiary under the age you choose in a simple trust and uses it for that person's health, education and support until they reach that age.

Pets, funeral wishes and other options

A will is often read after the funeral, so also tell your family. The wishes in the will guide your executor; they are not binding orders.
It says a beneficiary who challenges the will in court loses their gift. Some courts do not enforce it, or enforce it only in part.

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