How To Make A Will

Last Will and Testament

• The Top of the document should read
  "Last Will and Testament"
  


• Next you will want to create the declaration: Your name, home address and that you are of sound mind and good memory and state that it is your Last Will and Testament revoking all previous wills and codicils. State that you are not under duress or undue influence to make this will.
  
  
• Name an executor
  
  
• Name a guardian to be responsible for your minor children

• Name your beneficiaries. A spouse has a strong legal standing so anything done to keep a spouse from inheriting can be challenged in court.
  
  
• List your assets
  
  
• Bequests: Mention people or organizations that you want specific assets of money to go to.



• Make your funeral arrangements.
  Detail what you want done with your carcass.



• Your Signature



• The Signature of witnesses: Witnesses cannot be anyone mentioned in the will or who have anything to gain in any way from your will.



• Seek legal advice from an attorney if you don't want to take a chance of problems rising up for you about your will after you are dead.
  It is much more difficult for you to resolve these issues after your death.