Sample Will Template
A simple way to secure your business and protect your wealth
You’ve worked hard to build your business, assets, and legacy. But without a clear will, the future of everything you’ve built can become uncertain. A will ensures your wishes are followed — not guessed. It tells your family, partners, and the law: 👉 who inherits what 👉 who manages your estate
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- Appointment of Executor: I appoint [Executor's Full Name] (hereinafter
- Payment of Debts and Expenses: I direct my Executor to pay all my just debts,
- Distribution of Specific Bequests: I make the following specific bequests:
- Residuary Estate: I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and
- Guardianship of Minor Children (if applicable): If I have any minor children at
- Testamentary Trust (if applicable): If any of my beneficiaries are minors or
A simple way to secure your business and protect

your wealth
You’ve worked hard to build your business, assets, and legacy.
But without a clear will, the future of everything you’ve built can become uncertain.
A will ensures your wishes are followed — not guessed.
It tells your family, partners, and the law:
👉 who inherits what
👉 who manages your estate
👉 how your business continues
👉 how dependents are protected
Think of it as your final financial roadmap.
This template is best used in conjunction with our guide on business wills and trusts and a succession management plan.
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SAMPLE TEMPLATE
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date]
I, [Your Full Name], of [Your City, State, ZIP Code], being of sound mind and disposing
memory, do hereby declare this document to be my Last Will and Testament. I
revoke any prior wills or codicils made by me.
- 1Appointment of Executor: I appoint [Executor's Full Name] (hereinafter
referred to as the "Executor") as the executor of my estate. The Executor shall
have full authority to administer and distribute my estate in accordance with
the provisions of this will. If the appointed Executor is unable or unwilling to
act, I appoint [Alternate Executor's Full Name] as the alternate Executor.
- 1Payment of Debts and Expenses: I direct my Executor to pay all my just debts,
funeral expenses, and any expenses incurred in the administration of my
estate, including any taxes or duties payable, as soon as reasonably possible
after my death.
- 1Distribution of Specific Bequests: I make the following specific bequests:
a) [Specific Item 1]: I bequeath [Specific Item 1] to [Beneficiary's Full Name].
b) [Specific Item 2]: I bequeath [Specific Item 2] to [Beneficiary's Full Name].
c) [Specific Item 3]: I bequeath [Specific Item 3] to [Beneficiary's Full Name].
- 1Residuary Estate: I give, devise, and bequeath all the rest, residue, and
remainder of my estate, both real and personal, of whatever nature and
wherever situated, to [Name of Beneficiary or Beneficiaries], in equal shares if
more than one. If any named beneficiary predeceases me, their share shall be
distributed equally among the surviving beneficiaries.
- 1Guardianship of Minor Children (if applicable): If I have any minor children at
the time of my death, I appoint [Guardian's Full Name] as their legal guardian.
If the appointed guardian is unable or unwilling to act, I appoint [Alternate
Guardian's Full Name] as the alternate guardian.
- 1Testamentary Trust (if applicable): If any of my beneficiaries are minors or
incapable of managing their own affairs at the time of distribution, I direct my
Executor to create a testamentary trust for their benefit. The trust shall be
administered in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in a
separate trust document prepared by my Executor.
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- 1Discretionary Powers of Executor: I grant my Executor the authority to
exercise all discretionary powers allowed under applicable laws, including the
power to sell, mortgage, lease, or otherwise dispose of any property in my
estate if deemed necessary for the administration or distribution of my estate.
- 1Digital Assets: I understand the importance of digital assets in today's world.
Therefore, I grant my Executor full authority to manage and distribute my
digital assets, including but not limited to online accounts, social media
profiles, and digital files, in accordance with applicable laws and the terms
and conditions set by the respective service providers.
- 1Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Will shall be governed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of [Your State or Country ]. Any disputes arising from
this Will shall be resolved in the courts of [Your State or Country].
- 1Revocation of Prior Wills: I hereby revoke any prior wills or codicils I have
made.
- 1Severability: If any provision of this will is found to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, it shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of the
remaining provisions.
- 1Execution: I declare that this Last Will and Testament has been executed
willingly and with full understanding of its contents. I sign my name below as
proof of my intent to be legally bound by this will, in the presence of the
witnesses attesting to the same.
We, the undersigned, declare that [Your Full Name] has signed this document in our
presence. We are both present at the same time and witness [Your Full Name]'s
signature.
Witness 1:
[Full Name of Witness 1] [Address of Witness 1]
Witness 2:
[Full Name of Witness 2] [Address of Witness 2]
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