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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF
[Your Full Name]
I, [Your Full Name], of Post Office Box Number [Your P.O. Box Number], Nairobi, in the Republic of Kenya, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills and codicils made by me.
1. Declaration
I declare that this is my Last Will and Testament. I revoke any and all wills and codicils I previously made.
2. Personal Information
Full Name: [Your Full Name]
Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]
Address: [Your Address]
ID/Passport Number: [Your ID/Passport Number]
3. Appointment of Executor
I hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint [Executor's Full Name], of [Executor's Address], to be the Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. If [Executor's Full Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Full Name], of [Alternate Executor's Address], as alternate Executor.
4. Distribution of Assets
I direct that all my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of the administration of my estate be first paid from my estate. The rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situate, I give, devise, and bequeath as follows:
4.1 Specific Bequests
To [Beneficiary 1's Full Name], of [Beneficiary 1's Address], I bequeath [Description of Asset] (e.g., "my house located at [Address of the House]").
To [Beneficiary 2's Full Name], of [Beneficiary 2's Address], I bequeath [Description of Asset] (e.g., "my car, make and model [Car Details]").
4.2 Residual Estate
The rest and residue of my estate, I give, devise, and bequeath to [Residual Beneficiary's Full Name], of [Residual Beneficiary's Address]. If [Residual Beneficiary's Full Name] predeceases me, then I give, devise, and bequeath the rest and residue of my estate to [Alternate Residual Beneficiary's Full Name], of [Alternate Residual Beneficiary's Address].
5. Guardianship
In the event that my spouse does not survive me, I appoint [Guardian's Full Name], of [Guardian's Address], as guardian of my minor children, [Names of Minor Children].
6. Powers of the Executor
I grant my Executor the following powers, to be exercised in their discretion, as long as they are consistent with the other provisions of this Will:
To sell, lease, or mortgage any real or personal property belonging to my estate.
To settle any claims for or against my estate.
To invest any surplus funds in any investments they deem appropriate.
7. Signatures and Witnesses
In witness whereof, I, [Your Full Name], have to this my Last Will and Testament, consisting of [Number of Pages] pages, set my hand and seal this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
Signed:
[Your Full Name]
Witnesses:
We, the undersigned, hereby certify that the above-named [Your Full Name] has signed this Will in our presence, and we, at their request and in their presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
Witness 1:
Name: [Witness 1 Full Name]
Address: [Witness 1 Address]
Signature:
Witness 2:
Name: [Witness 2 Full Name]
Address: [Witness 2 Address]
Signature:
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This sample will document is intended to provide a general guide and should be tailored to fit your specific circumstances. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional to ensure that your will complies with all relevant laws and accurately reflects your wishes.
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