DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WILL

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This Will is made by [Your Name], currently residing at [Your Address], hereinafter referred to as the "Testator." I declare that this is my last Will and Testament, revoking all previously made wills and codicils. This document expresses my wishes for the disposition of my estate upon my death, according to the laws of the District of Columbia.

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I. Declaration

I, [Your Name], being of legal age and sound mind, declare this document to be my Will. This Will represents my intentions for distributing my estate and other pertinent matters after my passing.

II. Appointment of Executor

I hereby appoint [Executor's Name] of [Executor's Address] as the Executor of my estate. If [Executor's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Name] of [Alternate Executor's Address] as the alternate Executor.

III. Guardianship of Minor Children

In the event I am the sole parent or guardian at the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian's Name] of [Guardian's Address] as the guardian of my minor children. If [Guardian's Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Name] of [Alternate Guardian's Address] as the alternate guardian.

IV. Disposition of Property

I wish to distribute my property as follows:

To [Beneficiary Name 1], I give [Description of Property or Asset].

To [Beneficiary Name 2], I give [Description of Property or Asset].

To [Beneficiary Name 3], I give [Description of Property or Asset].

V. Specific Bequests

I also make the following specific bequests:

To [Specific Beneficiary Name 1], I leave [Specific Item or Amount of Money].

To [Specific Beneficiary Name 2], I leave [Specific Item or Amount of Money].

The remainder of my estate, not otherwise disposed of by this Will, should be distributed to [Residuary Beneficiary Name].

VI. Debts and Expenses

The individual whom I have designated as my Executor should prioritize utilizing the assets from my estate to pay all final expenses, any existing debts, applicable taxes, along any administrative fees associated with the execution of my estate. Only once these obligations have been met and appropriately taken care of, should the Executor then proceed with the distribution of the specified bequests as per my last will.

VII. Closing Statements

I, [Your Name], hereby affix my signature to this Will on this 1st day of January 2050, at [Location], in the presence of witnesses. This Will is executed voluntarily and without pressure or influence from any person.

VIII. Signatures

Signed on [Date of Signing], at [Location of Signing], in the presence of the following witnesses, who witnessed and subscribed to this Will at my request, and in my presence.

Testator

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

Witness 1

Name: [Witness Name 1]

Address: [Witness Address 1]

Witness 2

Name: [Witness Name 2]

Address: [Witness Address 2]

IX. Notarization

This document was acknowledged before me on [Date] by [Your Name] who is personally known to me or has produced identification as proof of identity.

Notary Public Name: [Notary's Name]

Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]

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