A Last Will and Testament is a legally enforceable document that allows someone (often referred to as a Testator) to pass their belongings to their beneficiaries once they pass away. A Will can provide specific details as to which assets will be passed to which individual, and can also go into detail about funeral home arrangements and last meal specifications. Testators can delegate exactly how much of their assets will be passed down to each individual beneficiary, and can even leave their estates to charity if they so choose. This document is legally enforceable as long as it is signed by two Witnesses and notarized by a Notary Public, and can be upheld in court if any disagreements occur.
Laws - Title LVI, Chapter 551: Wills
Witnesses - According to Section 3B:3-2, the Will must be signed by two (2) witnesses.
Step 1 - Using your FormSwift template, provide your:
Step 2 - Declare your marital status. The choices are listed below:
Also, provide your spouse's full name (if applicable) and whether or not he or she will be named as a beneficiary
Step 3 - Provide information on the following:
Step 4 - Specify what you’d like to leave each child:
Step 5 - Would you like to set up a Trust for someone? Setting up a Trust for someone who requires special care can prevent any issues with their eligibility to receive other benefits like Medicaid.
Step 6 - State the time period of your children’s inheritance.
Step 7 - Provide information for the funeral home you’ve made arrangements with
Step 8 - Provide any specifications for the last meal.
Step 9 - Name the person who will execute your Will:
Step 10 - Name your Trustee
Step 11 - If you have digital assets, appoint your Digital Executor:
Step 12 - If you have children who are minors, appoint a guardian for them:
Step 13 - Additional Beneficiaries - If you wish to name additional beneficiaries, provide the following information:
Step 14 - Disinheritance - If the grantor wishes to disinherit a spouse or a child, describe the following information:
Step 15 - Witnesses - Provide the following information for each of your witnesses: