North Carolina Last Will and Testament
This Last Will and Testament is specifically designed to comply with the laws of the State of North Carolina. It is intended to reflect the wishes of _____________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Testator"), currently residing at ______________________, North Carolina, regarding the distribution of their estate upon their death.
Article I: Declaration
I, _____________, residing at ______________________, in the state of North Carolina, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby declare this document to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all wills and codicils previously made by me.
Article II: Family Information
I declare that I am married to _____________, and have _____________ child(ren). The name(s) and birthdate(s) of my child(ren) are as follows:
- Name: _____________, Birthdate: _____________
- Name: _____________, Birthdate: _____________
Article III: Appointment of Executor
I hereby appoint _____________ of ______________________, North Carolina, as the Executor of this will, to administer my estate according to the provisions herein. Should the named Executor be unable or unwilling to serve, I hereby appoint _____________ as the alternate Executor.
Article IV: Payment of Debts and Expenses
I direct that my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of last illness be paid as soon as practicable after my death from the assets of my estate.
Article V: Distribution of Property
I hereby bequeath my property to the following beneficiaries:
- To _____________, I bequeath _____________.
- To _____________, I bequeath _____________.
Article VI: Guardianship
In the event that I am the parent or legal guardian of dependent child(ren) at the time of my death, and the other parent is not alive or is otherwise unavailable or unsuitable to take custody, I nominate _____________ to act as guardian of the person and estate of my minor child(ren).
Article VII: Signatures
This Last Will and Testament was executed on the date written below. I sign my name to this Will this _____________ day of _____________, 20___, at ______________________, North Carolina, in the presence of my witnesses, who executed it as witnesses in my presence and in the presence of each other, affirming that I signed this will in their presence.
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Testator's Signature
Witnesses:
- Name: _____________, Signature: _____________, Date: _____________
- Name: _____________, Signature: _____________, Date: _____________
This document was prepared specifically for use in the State of North Carolina and may not meet the requirements of other jurisdictions.