last will & testament
I, [Your Name], being of sound mind and body, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all prior wills.
ARTICLE I: Personal Representative
I appoint [Name of Personal Representative] as the Personal Representative of my estate. If [Name of Personal Representative] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Name of Alternate Personal Representative] as the Personal Representative of my estate.
ARTICLE II: Distribution of Property
A. Spouse and Children:
If my spouse, [Name of Spouse], and our children, [Name of Child] and [Name of Child], survive me, I give, devise, and bequeath all of my property, real and personal, to my spouse, [Name of Spouse], in absolute fee simple.
B. Spouse and One Child:
If my spouse, [Name of Spouse], and only one child, [Name of Child], survive me, I give, devise, and bequeath all of my property, real and personal, to my spouse, [Name of Spouse], in absolute fee simple.
D. No Surviving Spouse or Children:
If no spouse or children survive me, I give, devise, and bequeath all of my property, real and personal, to [Name of Beneficiary], in absolute fee simple
ARTICLE III: Payment of Debts and Expenses
I direct my Personal Representative to pay all of my debts and funeral expenses out of my estate as soon as practicable after my death.
ARTICLE IV: No Contest Clause
If any beneficiary of this will contests this will or any provision of this will, then that beneficiary shall forfeit all benefits provided by this will and shall receive nothing from my estate.
ARTICLE V: Governing Law
This will shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Name of State].
Note: This is a sample and may not be suitable for your specific situation. You should consult with an attorney to create a will that meets your individual needs.