Approved Standard Last Will & Testament Kit

PROFESSIONAL - AFFORDABLE - EASY TO USE

INTRODUCTION:

Most people think of estate planning as deciding who gets your property when you die. Actually it involves much more, such as which of your heirs receives what, minimizing probate court costs and estate taxes, deciding who will care for your minor children, designating persons to handle your medical and financial affairs, arranging for organ donation as well as dictating memorial and burial wishes. Taking just a few minutes to complete the Approved Standard Last Will & Testament Kit will save your loved ones countless time, money, pain and confusion.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Read through the entire instructions, forms and kit before filling in the blanks.
• Make extra copies of forms for use as worksheets.
• Use a typewriter, printer, or ink pen. DO NOT USE A PENCIL.
• Do not make erasures or white-outs.
• Cross out terms that do not apply and make needed modifications.
• All cross-outs and modifications should be initialed in the margin.
• Add any additional terms.
• Include additional terms as part of this document. oral or "side" arrangements may not be valid.
• Fill in all blanks and lines. If applicable put "N/A" or "none".
• The forms may require your signature in the presence of witnesses or a Notary.
• Signed copies should be distributed to all parties.
• Retain the will kit as part of your permanent records in a safe place.

Funeral Planning and Other Arrangements:

In addition to dictating the arrangements for your funeral, burial or cremation, you may wish to indicate what is to happen to your body after death, such as special ceremonies or observances, or instructions regarding the donation of some or all of your body organs. You must make these arrangements seperately and document your wishes on an additional terms form. (provided)

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What Makes a Will Legal?

AGE: You are over the age of 18, living in a state the permits younger/married persons to make a will, in the military, or otherwise considered emancipated.

MENTAL STATE: You must be of "sound mind". The standard requirements are that you;

• Know that you are making a will and what a will is.
• Understand the relationship between yourself and your heirs/dependants.
• Understand what you own and approximately what it is worth.
• Can competently decide how to distribute your assets.

How to Prepare Your Will:

1. The will must be typewritten or computer printed. A handwritten will may be legal in your state but is not recomended.

2. The document must be clearly identified as your will.

3. The will must contain at least one substantive provision, such as the disposition of your assets or the appointment of a legal guardian for your minor children.

4. The will must clearly identify your appointed executor or personal representative. This is the person responsible for the disposition of your assets after your death. If no executor or personal representative is named in most states a court will appoint one to enforce the will.

5. Contrary to popular misconception wills do not have to be notorized to be valid.

6. The will must be signed and dated in the presence of at least 2 witnesses ( 3 in Vermont ) Your witnesses can not be named to receive property in your will. The witnesses must "witness" you sign and date your will, then sign and date it themselves.

When using this kit you will be acting as your own attorney. This kit is sold with the understanding that neither BCD-ONLINE or HOW2BOOKS.COM, their advisors or retailers are engaged in rendering to you any legal or other professional service. Therefore, BCD-ONLINE or HOW2BOOKS.COM, their advisors or retailers shall have no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this kit. Once you have completed the kit you should have it reviewed by an attorney to determine whether it is correct, complete and suitable for your particular needs.

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT

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I,___________________________, of _______________, in the County of ___________and State of ________________, do hereby revoke any and all wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me and hereby make, publish and declare this as and for my Last Will and Testament.

FIRST:     I nominate and appoint ______________________, of _________________,
                  as the executor of this my Last Will and Testament. I direct that no bond or                   other security shall be required of my said executor for the faithful
                   performance of his or her duties in any jurisdiction in which he or she may  be                    called upon to act.

I nominate and appoint _______________________, of ______________, as the guardian of the person of my minor children if I should die as the sole parent of such minor children. If ___________________________ shall predecease me, fail to qualify or cease to act as such guardian for any reason, I nominate and appoint____________________, of ____________,  as successor guardian. Any guardian so appointed shall be exempt from giving bond or other security.

SECOND: I direct that all of my just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after                    my death as shall be practicable. I direct my executor to pay from my residuary                    estate all administration expenses and death taxes imposed on my estate.

THIRD:    I give, devise, and bequeath my property as follows:

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Additional Terms to the Last Will & Testament of:

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this _________________,
day of__________ 19___.

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The foregoing instrument, consisting of ____pages, was, on the day of__________ , signed, sealed,

published and declared by ________________________________, the testator therein named, as and for the Testator's Last Will and Testament in the presence of us and each of us, and we, at the Testator's request and in his/her pres ence and in the presence of each other, have signed our names as witnesses* thereto.

_________________________ residing at ________________________________________

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_________________________ residing at ________________________________________

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_________________________ residing at ________________________________________

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*In the state of Louisiana, one of the witnesses must be a notary and the testator must sign each page of the will.