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Last Will and Testament of [Your Full Name]
I, [Your Full Name], a resident of [Your Address], being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all previous wills and codicils made by me.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Declaration
Appointment of Executor
Distribution of Assets
Guardianship
Debts and Expenses
Special Instructions
Signatures and Witnesses
1. Introduction
This document is my Last Will and Testament, which I make freely and voluntarily. I declare that I am of legal age to make this Will and that I am under no constraint or undue influence.
2. Declaration
I declare that this is my Last Will and Testament. I revoke any and all wills and codicils I previously made.
3. Appointment of Executor
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.
4. Distribution of Assets
I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as practicable after my death. The rest and residue of my estate, both real and personal, I give, devise, and bequeath as follows:
To my spouse, [Spouse's Full Name], I leave [specific asset or percentage of estate].
To my children, [Child 1's Full Name] and [Child 2's Full Name], I leave [specific asset or percentage of estate] to be divided equally among them.
To [Beneficiary's Full Name], I leave [specific asset or percentage of estate].
If any of the above-named beneficiaries do not survive me by thirty (30) days, their share shall be distributed equally among the surviving beneficiaries.
5. Guardianship
If my spouse does not survive me, I appoint [Guardian's Full Name], residing at [Guardian's Address], as the guardian of my minor children. If [Guardian's Full Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Full Name], residing at [Alternate Guardian's Address], as the alternate guardian.
6. Debts and Expenses
I direct that all my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of my last illness be paid as soon as practicable after my death. My Executor shall have the power to sell any property, real or personal, as necessary to pay these debts and expenses.
7. Special Instructions
Charitable Donations: I direct that [specific amount or percentage] of my estate be donated to [Charity's Name], located at [Charity's Address].
Personal Property: I leave my [specific personal property] to [Beneficiary's Full Name].
8. Signatures and Witnesses
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
[Your Full Name]
[Your Signature]
Witnesses
We, the undersigned, hereby certify that [Your Full Name], known to us, declared this document to be their Last Will and Testament, and signed it in our presence. We, at their request and in their presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses this [Day] day of [Month], [Year].
Witness 1:
[Witness 1 Full Name]
[Witness 1 Address]
[Witness 1 Signature]
Witness 2:
[Witness 2 Full Name]
[Witness 2 Address]
[Witness 2 Signature]
Legal Provisions
This Will is made in accordance with the laws of Kenya, specifically under the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160). Any disputes arising from this Will shall be resolved in accordance with Kenyan law.
Conclusion
This document represents my final wishes regarding the distribution of my estate and the guardianship of my minor children. I trust that my Executor will carry out these instructions faithfully and in accordance with the law.
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