Iowa Last Will and Testament
I. Introduction
The document herein referred to as the "Last Will and Testament," is declared and constructed by myself, [Your Name], a legal resident of the city of [Your City], within the state boundaries of [Your State]. As of the present date marked as [Date], I solemnly and expressly revoke any previous wills and supplementary codicils that I may have previously signed and enacted, rendering them null and void to make way for this current Last Will and Testament.
II. Personal Information
Testator:
Full Name: [Testator's Full Name]
Date of Birth: [Date of Birth]
Place of Birth: [Place of Birth]
Social Security Number: [Social Security Number]
III. Executor Appointment
I appoint [Executor's Full Name], residing at [Executor's Address], as the Executor of this Will. If [Executor's Full Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Full Name], residing at [Alternate Executor's Address], as the alternate Executor.
IV. Guardianship
If it so happens that both parents, for any unfortunate reason, should pass away, I decide to designate [Guardian's Full Name] as the selected guardian for my child or children who are minors. This chosen individual currently resides at the following address: [Guardian's Address]. My children, to whom the implications of these terms apply, are identified by their full names, [Child(ren)'s Full Name(s)].
V. Disposition of Property
I hereby devise and bequeath my property and assets as follows:
A. Specific Bequests
I give, devise, and bequeath my [Description of Specific Property] to [Beneficiary's Full Name], residing at [Beneficiary's Address].
I give, devise, and bequeath my [Description of Specific Property] to [Beneficiary's Full Name], residing at [Beneficiary's Address].
B. Residuary Estate
I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, of whatever kind and wherever situated, to [Residuary Beneficiary's Full Name], residing at [Residuary Beneficiary's Address].
VI. Powers of Executor
My Executor shall have the following powers, to be exercised in their sole discretion:
Sale of Property: To sell, convey, mortgage, lease, or otherwise deal with any real or personal property.
Investment: To invest and reinvest my estate, without restriction as to the nature or character of the investments.
Distribution: To distribute my estate, in cash or kind, to any beneficiary in equal or unequal shares as deemed appropriate.
VII. Miscellaneous Provisions
No Contest Clause: If any beneficiary under this Will contests the validity of this Will or any provision hereof, then such person shall forfeit and take nothing.
Governing Law: This Will shall be governed by and construed following the laws of the State of Iowa.
Witnesses: In witness whereof, I have signed and sealed this Will in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, who at my request and in my presence have subscribed as witnesses hereto.
Signed, sealed, and declared by [Your Name] as their Last Will and Testament on this [Date].
[Your Name]
Witnesses:
[Name of Witness 1]
[Date Signed]
[Name of Witness 2]
[Date Signed]
Notary Public:
[Notary's Full Name]
Notary Public, State of Iowa
Commission Expires: [Notary's Commission Expiration Date]
Notary Seal: [Notary Seal]
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