Louisiana Last Will and Testament

This Last Will and Testament is constituted by the laws of the State of Louisiana. It at this moment reflects the wishes of [Your Name] concerning the distribution of assets, the care for dependents, and other personal matters following death.

I. Declaration

I, [Your Name], currently residing at the specified address of [Your Address], within the state of Louisiana, do hereby formally and unequivocally declare this particular document to be my Last Will and Testament. I further assert that, with this declaration, any Wills, and codicils, a term referring to any amendments, revisions, or alterations to previous Wills, made by me at any point in time before this statement, are hereby fully, finally, and completely revoked and rendered null and void.

II. Funeral and Burial Instructions

Upon my death, I wish for my body to be treated with respect and dignity.
I request that my funeral arrangements be carried out according to the following instructions:

Funeral Service Details: The funeral service will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church located at 123 Main Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 10:00 AM. Specific requests include having a traditional Catholic ceremony with hymns, prayers, and eulogies.

I designate [Name of Person] as responsible for ensuring that my funeral wishes are carried out. Regarding the disposition of my remains:

Disposition of Remains: I have expressed a preference for burial.
Preferred cemetery: My preferred cemetery is Oakwood Cemetery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Memorial Wishes: Given my deep admiration for the beauty of nature, the family kindly requests that any memorials be expressed through the gift of magnolia blossoms. These blossoms symbolize the enduring grace and dignity that characterized my life.
Any expenses associated with my funeral and burial shall be paid from my estate.

III. Executor and Powers

I appoint [Name of Executor] as the Executor of this Will. My Executor shall have all powers necessary to administer my estate, including but not limited to:

Paying my debts, funeral expenses, and any taxes owed.
I am distributing my remaining assets according to the terms of this Will.
Selling or disposing of any property as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Will.

IV. Distribution of Assets

I hereby distribute and devise all of my property, real, personal, and mixed, of whatsoever kind and nature and wheresoever situated, as follows:

My spouse, [Name of Spouse] shall receive 75% of my estate.
My child(ren), [Name of child(ren)] shall each receive 25% of my estate.

Any property not otherwise disposed of by this Will shall be distributed according to the laws of the State of Louisiana governing intestate succession.

V. Guardianship

If I have any minor child(ren) at the time of my death, I appoint [Name of Guardian] as the Guardian of their persons and estates.
If [Name of Guardian] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Name of Alternate Guardian] as the alternate Guardian.
This appointment shall only take effect if the child(ren)'s other parent is deceased or otherwise unable to care for them.

VI. Miscellaneous Provisions

If any beneficiary under this Will shall contest any of its provisions or otherwise seek to impair or invalidate any gift or bequest made hereunder, then such beneficiary shall forfeit any interest he or she may have otherwise taken under this Will.
I declare that this Will expresses my wishes, and I revoke any prior wills and codicils.
I affirm that I am not acting under duress or undue influence in making this Will.

VII. Signatures

This Will was signed and declared by [Your Name], the Testator, as the Testator's Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, who in his/her presence and at his/her request, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses.

Testator

Name: [Your Name]

Address: [Your Address]

Witness 1

Name: [Witness 1 Name]

Address: [Witness 1 Address]

Witness 2

Name: [Witness 2 Name]

Address: [Witness 2 Address]

VIII. Affirmation

I, [Your Name], hereby declare that I understand the contents of this will and that I have made these dispositions freely and without any coercion. This document reflects my desire for the distribution of my estate after my passing.

IX. Notary

State of Louisiana, County of [Your County], ss:

On this [Date], before me, [Notary’s Name], a notary public in and for the State of Louisiana, personally appeared [Your Name], known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same as his/her free act and deed.

Notary Public: [Notary's Name]

My Commission Expires: [Expiration Date]