12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow  Easy Questions  
12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow Instant Legal Documents
 
 
FINANCIAL & MARITAL

Cohabitation Agreement coming soon!
Separation Agreement coming soon!
No-Fault Divorce coming soon!
Bankruptcy coming soon!
 
 

Composing Your Last Will and Testament in Zip Code 93765

Composing Your Last Will and Testament in Zip Code 93765


I wish peace and affluence to all my friends and a piece of effluence to all my enemies.
 
- Anonymous


A Last Will and Testament is a legal document that outlines how you want your properties or estate distributed, once you pass away. Since this is such an critical document for you and your heirs, it is important that you understand its various components.

Know your state's requirements. Each state has different requirements as to the legality of a Last Will and Testament. The standardization of these conditions was drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform Estate Laws in matters pertaining to estates. This act is called The Uniform Probate Code (UPC). This was adopted by 17 states and in part, by other states as well. Their differences are:

  • Whether witnesses need to or need not be present when you sign your will
  • Whether notarization is required or not; this varies depending on the state where you live. Many banks offer free notarization, so you can easily get your will notarized
  • Whether handwritten wills are valid or invalid, depending on your state of residence. Of course, with the convenience of 12Law.com, you can have a fully drawn out will that conforms to the requirements of your state
  • Upon knowing the state requirements, make sure that you thoroughly understand and fulfill those required components. Laws can be amended every year, so go through the process at 12Law.com every few years to make sure your will is current and up-to-date.


    Key Components of a Last Will and Testament

    Your name, social security number, and address.This will help avoid confusion as to the identifying the real person who wrote the will.

  • Include your date of birth as further proof of your identity
  • If you have no social security number, some other form of positive ID number should be included
  • Declaration of sound mental health, contractual capacity, and your expressed last wishes. This is a very important step in order to make your will legally viable. The following are usually essential components of your will:

  • I declare that this is my last will and testament, and that I hereby revoke, annul, and cancel all wills and codicils previously made by me, either jointly or severally
  • I declare that I am of legal age to make this will, and that I am sound of mind
  • This last will expresses my wishes without undue influence or duress


  • Include family details. If leaving a part of your estate to members your family, their names and relationships should be indicated in your will:

  • I am married to [spouse's first and last name], hereafter referred to as my spouse
  • I have the following children: [list children's first and last names as well as their dates of birth]
  • Appoint an Executor. The executor or personal representative is the appointed person who will oversee the instructions as indicated in your will after you are gone. States have their own rules as to who can serve as an executor. Generally, anyone who is at least 18 years old and living within the state can be appointed as an executor. As the maker of the will, you should care enough to know if the person you will appoint as an executor is trustworthy, thrifty, prudent and resourceful. A backup executor can also be appointed in case the first one cannot live up to his responsibilities. The following lines can be are examples to cover executors:

  • I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint [executor's first and last name] as Executor.
  • If this Executor is unable or unwilling to serve, then I appoint [backup executor's first and last name] as alternate Executor.
  • Empower the executor. State the executor's responsibilities and at the same time his authority over your estate, funeral expenses, and other items. You can also indicate whether the appointed executor can post bond or serve without bond. Clauses empowering the Executor can be stated in your will to do the following:

  • Sell any real estate in which you may own an interest at the time of your death and to pledge it, lease it, mortgage it or otherwise deal with your real estate as you yourself would do.
  • Pay all of your just debts, funeral expenses, taxes, and estate administration expenses. This allows your heirs to take their shares without later deductions or complications.


  • Bequeath your assets. Use percentages in stating the way in which your assets will be divided among your beneficiaries.

  • Include provisions that clearly explain who gets a beneficiary's gift if that person dies before you.
  • Use conditional language if you want a deceased beneficiary's gift to just go back into the pot and be divided among your living beneficiaries in shares proportionate to what you provided for them.
  • Make special requests. The lines "I direct on my death my remains shall.."stipulate how your remains should be handled, the place of burial and how the cost will be handled.

    Sign the will. Affix your signature at the end of the will including your name, date, and location. If your state requires witnesses, make sure you have their presence and their signature on your documents declaring that you sign in their presence and that you are of legal age and sound mind when you signed your will.

  • Always be aware of the state law governing the will and testament in your place of residence. Its validity will be affected if state laws are not followed.
  • Put your initials on each page of your will.
  • Method 3: What to do after you write your Will

  • Store the will in a safe place. Only tell the executor where you keep your will. This will be filed in court only after your death. Or you can give your executor a second copy or second original copy.
  • Do not add anything on your will once it is written and signed. In case of changes in the future, a separate document or "condicil" can be use that can explicitly refer to the original will.
  •  
    Personalize & Print a Free CA Last Will Create This Document
    Page 1
    Page 2
    Page 3
    Page 4
    Page 5
    Page 6
    Page 7
    Page 8
    Page 9
    Page 10
    Related Legal Services near Zip Code 93765
    Mark A Brodka Law Office
    29170 Heathercliff Rd
    Malibu, CA 90265
    (310) 457-9994
    General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
    Cohen Susan
    303 Twin Dolphin Dr Suite 600
    Redwood City, CA 94065
    (650) 216-9949
    Attorneys
    Hadley & Fraulob Law Offices
    1876 Bird St
    Oroville, CA 95965
    (530) 534-9786
    Attorneys,  Social Security & Disability Law Attorneys,  General Practice Attorneys,  Legal Service
    Rockett III Thomas E Law Offices
    10 Pointe Dr, Suite 150
    Brea, CA 91765
    (909) 396-9600
    Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Attorneys, Employee Benefits & Worker Compensation Attorneys
    Apger William G
    1453 Downer St # B
    Oroville, CA 95965
    (530) 533-9575
    Attorneys, Probate Law Attorneys, Elder Law Attorneys, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorneys, Re
    Dzivi Bartly A-
    180 Harbor Dr
    Sausalito, CA 94965
    (415) 339-9550
    Attorneys, Legal Service Plans, General Practice Attorneys
    Topform Data
    2326 N Batavia St # 105
    Orange, CA 92865
    (714) 921-9500
    Paralegals, Legal Document Assistance
    Blasser Law
    20955 Pathfinder Rd.,Suite 100
    Diamond Bar, CA 91765
    (909) 542-9456
    Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts,  Bankruptcy Law Attorneys,  Family Law Attorneys,  Labo
    Pitts Michael E
    333 Twin Dolphin Dr
    Redwood City, CA 94065
    (650) 620-9435
    Attorneys, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorneys
    Aiken Suzan Barrie
    1000 Bridgeway
    Sausalito, CA 94965
    (415) 332-9400
    Arbitration Services, Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys
    Sobrato Foundation
    350 Twin Dolphin Dr
    Redwood City, CA 94065
    (650) 620-9246
    Accident & Property Damage Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
    James Studer
    1420 E Los Angeles Ave Ste 204C
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
    (805) 582-9191
    General Practice Attorneys,  Attorneys,  Bankruptcy Services,  Legal Service Plans,  Bankruptcy Law
    Webster & Webster
    3743 Railroad Ave
    Pittsburg, CA 94565
    (925) 439-9181
    Attorneys,  Divorce Assistance,  Family Law Attorneys,  General Practice Attorneys,  Legal Service P
    James Dunn
    303 Twin Dolphin Dr Ste 600
    Redwood City, CA 94065
    (619) 744-9164
    Paul Mammarella
    2700 N Canal St
    Orange, CA 92865
    (800) 951-9067
    Foreclosure Services,  Bankruptcy Services,  Bankruptcy Law Attorneys,  Criminal Law Attorneys,  Gen
    Jacoby & Meyers-Bankruptcy, LLP
    20955 Pathfinder Rd Suite 100
    Diamond Bar, CA 91765
    (909) 979-9022
    Bankruptcy Law Attorneys
    Nowicki Edmund M
    240 Twin Dolphin Dr
    Redwood City, CA 94065
    (650) 596-9022
    Tax Attorneys,  Attorneys,  Tax Reporting Service,  Taxes-Consultants & Representatives,  Tax Return
    Johnson Law Firm
    430 Railroad Ave
    Pittsburg, CA 94565
    (925) 427-9006
    Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts,  Personal Injury Law Attorneys,  General Practice Attor
    Johnson Law Firm
    158 E 6th St
    Pittsburg, CA 94565
    (925) 427-9006
    Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts, Personal Injury Law Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys
    Land Wayland
    21671 Gateway Center Dr Ste 211
    Diamond Bar, CA 91765
    (909) 861-8890
    Attorneys, Immigration Law Attorneys, Immigration & Naturalization Consultants, General Practice Att
    Kraft Marcia L Law Offices
    1445 E Los Angeles Ave # 301U
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
    (805) 583-8800
    Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Adoption Services, Legal Service Plans
    Grathwohl-Rauch & Cohen PC
    100 Marine Pkwy Ste 305
    Redwood City, CA 94065
    (650) 592-8600
    Legal Service Plans,  Attorneys,  Probate Law Attorneys,  Landlord & Tenant Attorneys,  Wills, Trus
    Beck Devan D
    6487 Cavalleri Rd
    Malibu, CA 90265
    (310) 457-8460
    Civil Litigation & Trial Law Attorneys, Attorneys
    Republic Document Management
    660 N Diamond Bar Blvd # 105
    Diamond Bar, CA 91765
    (909) 860-8446
    Attorneys Referral & Information Service, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
    12Law.com   |  NASHVILLE, TN USA   |  CONTACT US