New York Last Will and Testament Template
This Last Will and Testament is created in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. It expresses my wishes regarding the distribution of my estate upon my passing.
I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Address], hereby declare this document to be my Last Will and Testament, revoking all prior wills and codicils.
Article I: Identification
I was born on [Your Date of Birth]. I am of sound mind and body, and I am making this will willingly and voluntarily.
Article II: Appointment of Executor
I hereby appoint [Executor's Full Name] residing at [Executor's Address] as the Executor of my estate. In the event that this person is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Full Name] as my alternate Executor.
Article III: Distribution of Assets
Upon my death, I direct that my estate be distributed as follows:
- [Beneficiary's Full Name]: [Relationship] - [Percentage or Specific Asset]
- [Beneficiary's Full Name]: [Relationship] - [Percentage or Specific Asset]
- [Beneficiary's Full Name]: [Relationship] - [Percentage or Specific Asset]
Article IV: Guardianship of Minor Children
If I have minor children at the time of my passing, I appoint [Guardian's Full Name] to act as their guardian. Should this person be unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian's Full Name].
Article V: Signatures
This will is signed on [Date] in the presence of the undersigned witnesses who affirm that I have declared this document to be my Last Will and Testament.
Signature: ____________________________
[Your Printed Name]
Witness 1: ____________________________
[Witness 1 Printed Name]
Witness 2: ____________________________
[Witness 2 Printed Name]