Last Will Direction Template

LAST WILL DIRECTION

This Last Will Direction (the Direction) is made on Day: Month: Year: by Testator Name: of Address: ("Testator"), and acknowledged by Executor Name: of Address: ("Executor").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Testator has executed a Last Will and Testament dated (the Will) and has appointed the Executor named above to serve as personal representative of the Testator's estate;

WHEREAS, Testator desires to provide specific directions, preferences and administrative instructions to guide the Executor in carrying out the Testator's testamentary intentions and the administration of the Testator's estate;

WHEREAS, the parties intend that these Directions supplement but do not revoke or amend the Will unless expressly stated and signed in accordance with applicable testamentary formalities.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and acknowledgments contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Testator and the Executor agree as follows:

1. NATURE AND EFFECT OF DIRECTIONS

1.1. Intent. These Directions set forth the Testator's stated preferences and instructions concerning administration of the estate, disposition of remains, and other matters of personal significance. Except as expressly incorporated into the Will by reference and by compliant testamentary execution, these Directions are intended to be guidance for the Executor and do not, by themselves, effect any testamentary transfer.

1.2. Binding Election. The Testator elects that these Directions be treated as: Binding instruction to Executor to the extent permitted by law Non‑binding guidance and preference only

2. FUNERAL, BURIAL, AND DISPOSITION OF REMAINS

2.1. Funeral and Memorial Services. Testator's preferences for funeral, memorial or celebration of life services are as follows:

Burial Cremation Entombment

2.2. Organ Donation. Testator's preference regarding anatomical gift and organ donation: Authorize donation Do not donate

3. SPECIFIC BEQUESTS AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

3.1. The Testator directs the Executor to make the following specific bequests and distributions of tangible personal property in the order stated. The Executor shall make reasonable efforts to locate named beneficiaries and to distribute items fairly in accordance with these directions.

4. RESIDUARY DISTRIBUTION

4.1. The Testator requests that the residue of the estate be distributed as follows (identify beneficiary, relationship, and share):

5. GUARDIANSHIP FOR MINOR CHILDREN

5.1. If applicable, Testator's preferred guardian for minor child(ren) is:

6. DIGITAL ASSETS AND ACCESS

6.1. Testator authorizes the Executor to take reasonable steps to locate, access, preserve and administer digital assets, email accounts, and online accounts consistent with applicable law and account provider policies.

7. PAYMENT OF DEBTS, EXPENSES AND TAXES

7.1. The Testator directs the Executor to pay all just debts, funeral expenses, and administration costs from estate assets in accordance with the Will and governing law. The Executor shall exercise reasonable prudence and may retain professionals as necessary to effect payment and determination of tax liabilities.

8. EXECUTOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

8.1. By signing below, the Executor acknowledges receipt of these Directions and accepts the duties, obligations and responsibilities conferred by the Will and by law. The Executor agrees to exercise reasonable care, to act in good faith, and to follow these Directions to the extent consistent with the Will and with applicable law.

9. NOTICES

9.1. Any notice or communication required or permitted under these Directions shall be given in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may designate by written notice.

10. GOVERNING LAW

10.1. These Directions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction specified below without regard to conflict of laws principles.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

11.1. Entire Agreement. These Directions constitute the entire understanding between the Testator and the Executor with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior written or oral statements relating to such matters, except as otherwise provided in the Will.

11.2. Severability. If any provision of these Directions is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired thereby.

12. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

12.1. Amendment. These Directions may be amended only by a written instrument signed by the Testator and acknowledged by the Executor, or by such later writing as complies with applicable testamentary formalities.

12.2. Waiver. No waiver of any breach or default hereunder shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving compliance.

12.3. Counterparts. This instrument may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

13.1. Construction. Headings are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation. References to the Will include any codicils validly executed prior to the Testator's death.

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