Certainly! Below is a sample **Last Will and Testament** written in formal legal language. The will includes specific provisions for family members and assets, in compliance with general legal principles for estate planning.

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### **LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT**

**OF**
**[Testator’s Full Name]**

I, [Testator’s Full Name], a resident of [City, State], being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, revoking all prior wills and codicils made by me.

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### **ARTICLE I: IDENTIFICATION OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND EXECUTOR**

1.1 **Family Members**:
I am married to [Spouse’s Full Name] (hereinafter referred to as “my spouse”). I have the following children:
– [Child 1’s Full Name], born [Date of Birth].
– [Child 2’s Full Name], born [Date of Birth].
– [Additional Children, if applicable].

1.2 **Appointment of Executor**:
I hereby appoint [Executor’s Full Name] as the Executor of my estate. In the event that [Executor’s Full Name] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Executor’s Full Name] as the alternate Executor of my estate.

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### **ARTICLE II: DISPOSITION OF ASSETS**

2.1 **Bequest to Spouse**:
I give, devise, and bequeath to my spouse, [Spouse’s Full Name], all of my tangible personal property, including but not limited to household items, jewelry, and personal effects, free from any claim of any person. Additionally, I give my spouse the sum of [Amount in Words] dollars ($[Amount in Numbers]).

2.2 **Bequest to Children**:
I give, devise, and bequeath my residuary estate, including all remaining real and personal property, after the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes, to my children, [Child 1’s Full Name] and [Child 2’s Full Name], in equal shares. In the event that any child predeceases me, their share shall pass to their issue, per stirpes.

2.3 **Specific Bequests**:
I make the following specific bequests:
– To [Name of Beneficiary], I give [Description of Asset] located at [Address or Location of Asset].
– To [Name of Beneficiary], I give the sum of [Amount in Words] dollars ($[Amount in Numbers]).

2.4 **Real Property**:
I devise my real property, located at [Property Address], to [Name of Beneficiary], subject to the payment of any outstanding mortgage or liens on the property at the time of my death.

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### **ARTICLE III: GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR CHILDREN**

3.1 **Appointment of Guardian**:
In the event that my spouse and I are both deceased or otherwise unable to care for our minor children, I appoint [Guardian’s Full Name] as the guardian of my minor children. Should [Guardian’s Full Name] be unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [Alternate Guardian’s Full Name] as the alternate guardian of my minor children.

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### **ARTICLE IV: DEBTS AND EXPENSES**

4.1 **Payment of Debts**:
I direct that all my just debts, funeral expenses, and administrative expenses be paid out of my estate as soon as practicable after my death.

4.2 **Payment of Taxes**:
I direct that any federal, state, or local taxes due as a result of my death, including estate and inheritance taxes, be paid out of my residuary estate, and I authorize my Executor to make any necessary elections or elections for the benefit of my estate.

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### **ARTICLE V: RESIDUARY CLAUSE**

5.1 **Residuary Estate**:
All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, real, personal, or mixed, of whatever kind and wherever situated, not hereinbefore specifically disposed of, I give, devise, and bequeath to my children, [Child 1’s Full Name] and [Child 2’s Full Name], in equal shares. If either child predeceases me, their share shall pass to their issue, per stirpes.

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### **ARTICLE VI: NO CONTEST CLAUSE**

6.1 **No Contest Clause**:
If any beneficiary under this Will shall contest this Will or any of its provisions, that beneficiary shall forfeit their share of my estate and such share shall be distributed as if the contesting beneficiary had predeceased me without issue.

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### **ARTICLE VII: EXECUTOR’S POWERS**

7.1 **Executor’s Powers**:
I grant my Executor full power to manage, sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of my estate as they deem appropriate, without the necessity of obtaining a court order. This power includes, but is not limited to, the ability to:
– Sell or dispose of real and personal property.
– Pay debts and expenses.
– Compromise claims against or by the estate.
– Make tax elections or filings.

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### **ARTICLE VIII: MISCELLANEOUS**

8.1 **Severability**:
If any provision of this Will is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from this Will and the remainder of the Will shall remain in full force and effect.

8.2 **Revocation of Prior Wills**:
I hereby revoke all prior wills and codicils made by me.

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### **EXECUTION**

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, [Testator’s Full Name], the undersigned, being of sound mind, have executed this Last Will and Testament on this [Date].

**Testator’s Signature**:
[Signature of Testator]
[Printed Name of Testator]
[Date]

**Witnesses**:
We, the undersigned, hereby certify that [Testator’s Full Name], the Testator, has signed and executed this Last Will and Testament in our presence and that we, at the Testator’s request, have signed as witnesses in the presence of the Testator and each other, on this [Date].

**Witness 1**:
[Signature of Witness 1]
[Printed Name of Witness 1]
[Date]

**Witness 2**:
[Signature of Witness 2]
[Printed Name of Witness 2]
[Date]

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### **Explanation of Key Terms:**

1. **Testator’s Family and Assets**: The will identifies the testator’s family members, including the spouse and children, and specifies how assets such as real property, personal belongings, and financial accounts will be distributed.
2. **Guardianship**: This provision appoints a guardian for minor children in the event of both parents’ deaths, ensuring that the children are cared for by someone trusted by the testator.
3. **No Contest Clause**: This clause discourages beneficiaries from contesting the will by specifying the consequence of forfeiting their inheritance if they do so.
4. **Executor’s Powers**: The will grants the executor comprehensive authority to handle the estate’s administration, ensuring that the process proceeds smoothly without unnecessary court involvement.

This **Last Will and Testament** serves to provide clear, legally-binding instructions for the distribution of the testator’s assets, while also addressing guardianship and other important considerations. The will should be executed in compliance with local laws and ideally with the assistance of legal counsel to ensure its validity.