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previously may have executed.\nIdentification of Spouse and Children\nAs used in this will, the word “spouse” refers to my spouse, [SPOUSE’S NAME].\nAs used in this will, the words “child” or “children” refer to one or more of my children, [CHILDREN’S NAMES], and any child who may be born to me or legally adopted by me after my execution of this will.\nAppointment of Personal Representative.\nI appoint _____________________________________ \u0005to serve as my Personal Representative.\nIf for any reason, they are or become unwilling or unable to serve in this capacity, then I appoint _____________________________________ as my Personal Representative.\nAppointment of Guardian for Minor Children\nIf I have a minor child at the time of my death and that child has no other living parents, I designate and appoint _______________________________________ as Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Property of such child.\n_____________________________________________________________ (Address; Phone)\n3.02\tIf that person is or becomes unwilling or unable to serve in this capacity, then I designate and appoint __________________________________________________\nas Guardian of the Person and Guardian of the Property of such child.\n____________________________________________________________ (Address; Phone)\u0005\nSpecific Bequests.\u0005\nI give _____________________________ to ___________________________ if they survive me.\nIf ____________________________ does not survive me, I give ________________________ to __________________________, if they survive me.\n4.02\tI give _____________________________ to ___________________________ if they survive me.\nIf ____________________________ does not survive me, I give ________________________ to __________________________, if they survive me.\nDisposition of Tangible Personal Property.\nI want the following person or persons to have the balance of my personal and household effects, automobiles and other tangible personal property in the following shares:\n____________________________________________________________________________\n____________________________________________________________________________\n____________________________________________________________________________\nIf there end up being multiple recipients, the tangible personal property to be divided between the recipients by my Personal Representative shall be in portions as close to the shares that I indicated as may be practical, having due regard for the personal preferences of each recipient. In the event of any dispute between my recipients with respect to the distribution of any item or items of my tangible personal property, the decision of my Personal Representative shall be final and binding on all persons interested therein.\nResiduary Estate Defined.\nMy residuary estate shall consist of (a) all property or interests therein not otherwise effectively disposed of in this Will, of whatever kind, nature or description, and wherever located, including any property to which I shall be in any way entitled at the time of my death, any and all property over which I may have a power of appointment and any insurance proceeds which may be payable to my estate, less (b) all valid claims asserted against my estate and all expenses incurred in administering my estate, including expenses of administering nonprobate assets.\nDisposition of Residuary Estate.\nI want the following person or persons to have my residuary estate in the following shares:\n____________________________________________________________________________\n____________________________________________________________________________\n____________________________________________________________________________\u0005\n7.02 \tIn the event that __________________ does not survive me, I leav","cbCairVPZBCotFmX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairVPZBCotFmX","docx",46697,"English","# Identification of Spouse and Children\n## Definitions of “spouse”\n## Definitions of “child” or “children”\n## Placeholders for names","[{\"question\":\"How does the will define “spouse” for beneficiary purposes?\",\"answer\":\"The will defines “spouse” as the testator’s named spouse, using the placeholder for the spouse’s name.\"},{\"question\":\"Who qualifies as “child” or “children” under this will?\",\"answer\":\"“Child” or “children” means one or more of the testator’s named children, plus any child later born or legally adopted after the will’s execution.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are placeholders like spouse’s name and children’s names included?\",\"answer\":\"They are included so the correct individuals can be inserted to ensure the definitions are applied accurately throughout the will.\"}]","Last Will and Testament - Identification of Spouse and Children | DOCX",1788140676]